Yesterday my Triumph America wouldn't start. The starter wouldn't turn over just a click. So if you bypass the solenoid it starts. That shows you what the problem is. It's not the battery or the starter it's the solenoid. Replace the solenoid and problem solved. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
Turns out my real problem was cold weather starting. I had the solenoid changed and charged up the battery. The next morning it was minus 4. When I tried to start the bike it just went click. I jumped the solenoid and it barely turned over like it was a dead battery. I took the battery out and let it warm up.
When I put the warm battery back in, it would start in the cold no problem. I remember I had to bring the battery in at night on my last bike when it was minus 10. Cold battery wouldn't start. Warm battery, it would start no problem.
The big Harleys have a larger battery. These small batteries can't perform in the cold. I bought a new battery with a few more cold cranking amps. We'll see how that does in the cold.
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ReplyDeleteGood video - thank you for sharing that. Now, do you get 2 solenoids, one to put on and the other in the bag on the bike for when it happens again?
ReplyDeleteThat probably wouldn't be a bad idea but since it's so easy to bypass the solenoid I'd say it's not necessary. They're cheap and easy to replace. The mechanic replaced mine for free. I probably will take those needle nose pliers with me on a road trip along with allen wrenches and a tire repair kit. Viking bags sell a cool tool bag for your front forks it will all fit in nicely.
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