interesting (boring) electrical glitch.

[Guest]

hi all,

so, fired up the bike last night for the first time this spring, she roared to life as usual. Gave her a bath this afternoon, went to start her, and.....nothing. Lights, indicators, but no life. Suck. so, being the problem solver i am, pulled the side covers and shorted the starter solenoid....nothing for a second, then vroom, she's back. shut her down, tried the start button again, and she fired normally. did it a few times, and all seems well.

there looks like there is a bit of corrosion around the solenoid terminals, you think that is the culprit, maybe? i was thinking some water in the start button or ignition switch, but now i'm leaning toward the solenoid. any input would be appreciated! thanks!

greg

[TheCafeKid]

Doesn't hurt to clean em. Could be any number of culprits water may have gotten to that it shouldn't.

[Guest]

yeah, she is due for a deep clean anyhow. shoulda been working on this all winter, but damn, i hate working in the cold.

[1_v8_merc]

Those starter solenoids can get big-time rust.
I pulled mine apart, and the spring and bolts were like pirate rust.