General
The starter solenoid is a switch that is designed to open and close the circuit to the electric starter motor.
Removal
1. Remove right side cover.
Caution! The radiator fans are thermostatically controlled and will run will the ignition switch in the OFF position. However, pulling the maxi-fuse will disconnect power to the fans. To prevent damage to engine components, be sure the radiator has cooled before removing the maxi-fuse.
2. See Figure 5-4. Remove maxi-fuse.
3. Unlatch and open rider’s seat.
4. Remove the airbox cover. See 1.4 Airbox and air filter.
Warning! To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehicle, disconnect the negative battery cable before proceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in death or serious injury.
5. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
6. See Figure 5-7. Pull black wire lead (3) and green wire lead (5) from solenoid.
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Figure 5-7. Starter solenoid:1. Cover; 2. Negative battery cable; 3. Black wire lead; 4. Solenoid cable; 5. Green wire lead; 6. U-shaped bracket
7. Press small screw driver into u-shaped bracket (6) to unsnap cover (1).
8. Unthread two hex-nuts and remove negative battery cable (2) and the solenoid cable (4) from the solenoid posts.
9. Remove two bottom radiator bolts and pull bottom of radiator forward.
10. See Figure 5-8. Unthread two hex-nuts and remove solenoid and bracket from frame studs.
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Figure 5-8. Solenoid bracket hex-nuts (exhaust system removed for clarity)
Installation
1. See Figure 5-8. Install replacement solenoid on frame studs.
2. Thread on the two hex-nuts and tighten to 6-10 Nm (53-88 in-lbs).
3. Seat radiator and thread in and torque the two bottom radiator bolts to 23 Nm (17 ft-lbs).
4. See Figure 5-7. Install negative battery cable (2) and solenoid cable (4) on the solenoid posts. Thread on and torque the hex-nuts to 6-10 Nm (53- 88 in-lbs).
5. Snap the cover (1) closed.
6. Push in the black wire lead (3) on the outside and the green wire lead (5) on the inside.
Caution! Attach the cables to the correct battery terminals using the proper torque. Overtightening bolts can damage battery terminals and incorrect connections may damage the motorcycle’s electrical system.
Warning! Always connect the positive battery cable first. If the positive cable should contact ground with the negative cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explosion that could result in death or serious injury.
7. Connect negative battery cable. See 1.7 Battery maintenance.
8. Install airbox cover. See 1.4 Airbox and air filter.
9. Replace the maxi-fuse and the right side cover.
Caution! When closing the seat, make sure the ignition switch is in the FUEL position. If the ignition switch is in any other position when the seat is closed, the seat latch mechanism could be damaged.
10. Turn ignition switch to FUEL and close seat. Then turn ignition switch to LOCK.
Warning! After installing and locking seat, pull upward on the latch side of the seat to be sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift position during vehicle operation resulting in loss of control of the vehicle and death or serious injury.