Thursday, January 22, 2026

Finding and bypassing the solenoid on a Triumph America

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

5 comments:

  1. It looks like they arrested Ryan Wedding in Mexico

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  2. They apparently got Ryan wedding

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  3. Thanks. I can post comments but I can't reply to comments. Weird.

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  4. Good 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?

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    1. That 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.

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