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Old 13-Jun-2004, 19:07
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non starter

Went to start the st2 up today .. fruel pump whirrs.. starter relays click .. and click is all the starter does. The round electrical gubbins on the plate by the battery and wired in sequence with the starter, squeaks. From the looks of things I assumed it was the starter solenoid and tapped, shook it , but to no avail.
Am I right in assuming thats what it is ? (if so i guess its U.S.)
Could someone let me know its specs .. so I can track down (hopefully) something to replace it .. as I'm sure the dealers won't have one and I'm getting desperate to get back on the bike. (its been laid up for a year or so ((()
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Old 13-Jun-2004, 19:34
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Does the solenoid chatter when you press the button? If so it sounds like a flat battery. Try shorting out the solenoid with a big screwdriver and see what ahppens.

Not sure what the squeaking noise could be!!
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Old 13-Jun-2004, 19:39
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The battery is brand new and fully charged (all other electrics work fine). No the solenoid doesn't chatter .. the starter clicks .. the solenoid just goes 'wheeeeeeeeee'.
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Old 13-Jun-2004, 21:03
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Have you tried shorting across it with a big screwdriver?
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Old 13-Jun-2004, 22:02
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Yes .. couldn't find one for a while (screwdriver).. bike started fine, then every time after on the button ??
I guess its just playing games.
Thanks for the help though.
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