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  • #1

    Can I use this aftermarket starter solenoid?

    http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...10301/10002/-1

    It seems pretty basic, Jegs model, I'm only concerned about this part: "WARNING! This solenoid DOES NOT use suppression diodes. Use of this solenoid on vehicles with Engine Control Computers will result in permanent damage to the computer/processor."

    I'm replacing the stock because of where I want to mount it, and it's the same cost to just get an aftermarket one or machine a bracket.

    Are there others that people would recommend?
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  • #2
    You could use it, or get one that fits at Mikesxs.net, Part #40-2461. They come up on ebay, too. Oh nevermind, I actually read what you wrote.

    Go ahead and use it.
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    • #3
      This is the one that I used:

      http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

      It works with the existing wiring and comes with a bracket to mount it.
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      • #4
        Originally posted by jrobertfox View Post
        http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...10301/10002/-1
        That's your basic 50-70s Ford starter solenoid and won't work with the XS wiring. The reason it won't work is it doesn't have a 'ground' terminal for the coil, getting that through the mount/chassis. The XS solenoid coil is wired with an always-hot supply wire, the starter button supplies the ground path.

        The two small terminals you see on the Ford solenoid are 'start' and 'ignition' (identified with S and I). The S terminal operates the solenoid, the I terminal becomes a 12V supply when the solenoid is closed to bypass the ballast resistor.
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        • #5
          It can be used if he fabricates the proper isolating mount.
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          • #6
            The other thing is I don't think he realizes just how big that solenoid is; it's about twice the size of the OEM unit....
            Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

            '78E original owner - resto project
            '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
            '82 XJ rebuild project
            '80SG restified, red SOLD
            '79F parts...
            '81H more parts...

            Other current bikes:
            '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
            '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
            '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
            Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
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            • #7
              I went with the suzuki model mentioned above. Thanks for the help folks!
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              • #8
                I would have used this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XS110...pt=Motorcycles
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                • #9
                  Yup, I just grabbed one off of e-bay. Mine fits everything from 4 wheelers to street bikes. The wiring plug is the same too.
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