A while back, I posted that my bike would not start. Dead when I hit the starter. Nothing. But then, miraculously, it started.
A few (smart)folks mentioned that it most likely is the solenoid when this happens.
So last night was Bike Night at Hooters. I rolled the 900 out in the driveway. Hit the starter. Nothing! I checked the wiring from the starter and everything looked OK.
Then I remembered the advice about the solenoid.
I then took my 24 inch CraftsMAN socket extension, held it like a pool cue, and smacked the tip into the exposed side of the solenoid.
Bike now starts better than ever.
Coincidence? Or do solenoids sometimes get stuck?
A few (smart)folks mentioned that it most likely is the solenoid when this happens.
So last night was Bike Night at Hooters. I rolled the 900 out in the driveway. Hit the starter. Nothing! I checked the wiring from the starter and everything looked OK.
Then I remembered the advice about the solenoid.
I then took my 24 inch CraftsMAN socket extension, held it like a pool cue, and smacked the tip into the exposed side of the solenoid.
Bike now starts better than ever.
Coincidence? Or do solenoids sometimes get stuck?