need solenoid for 80 special . . .

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  • mfarrington
    XStremely XSive
    • Oct 2007
    • 223
    • Suwanee, GA

    #1

    need solenoid for 80 special . . .

    When I hit my start button, I hear a lot of clicking and no response from solenoid. After several stabs at the starter, the solenoid kicks in and engages the starter. Anyway, this is how it seems to me.

    Any suggestions? I think I am right to get nother solenoid, but I am way open for advice.

    Thanks bros!
    Mike Farrington
    Suwanee, GA USA

    Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
    Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650
  • natemoen
    Master of XSology
    • May 2010
    • 8640
    • Fargo

    #2
    Take it apart and clean the contacts inside.
    Nathan
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    • CaptonZap
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Jun 2010
      • 1748
      • Denver

      #3
      And check the voltage at the starter terminals while you try to crank it.
      CZ

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      • NathanP
        XSive
        • Feb 2012
        • 38
        • Olympia, WA.

        #4
        i bought mine for about 20$ on ebay
        80sg (currently getting motor swap)

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        • tom clisham
          XSive Maximus
          • Sep 2010
          • 627
          • Northern Illinois

          #5
          I can send you one for$15.00 including shipping. Pm if interested
          Tom Clisham

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          • mfarrington
            XStremely XSive
            • Oct 2007
            • 223
            • Suwanee, GA

            #6
            Dang, I love this group . . .

            Thanks to all for advice and parts pricing. Will try maintenance first.

            Peace!
            Mike Farrington
            Suwanee, GA USA

            Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
            Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650

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