RoadStar 1600 starter solenoid replacement

[@pablomarjalizo1375]

Thank you very much for the video and for the comments, I have a similar problem on my Yamaha Wild Star XV1600A, watching the video and your comments, as well as other people's posts, I have decided that the first thing I will do is clean the solenoid contacts with an electrical contact cleaning fluid, then I will close the solenoid contacts with a screwdriver to make sure the starter motor is in good condition, or not. This way I will know if the problem is the solenoid or the starter motor. Thanks for the video and comments, it has been an excellent help. Good video.

[@markgrovenor389]

I'm glad I was able to help and thank you for spending the time to comment. Let me know how it goes!

[@ShaneNorleansSpencer]

My younger brother sent me your video as I was tearing into the wiring. I think you did a great job! Good on ya' sir. 2003 ROAD STAR (XV1600AR). Only just now had an issue with the starter solenoid. Did the proper troubleshoot, battery, fuses etc. Jumped across the two terminals on the solenoid and the motor fired up. New solenoid on order (I went OEM), we'll see in a few days if 'SAS'

[@markgrovenor389]

That's great news! Thanks for the feedback!

[@ShaneNorleansSpencer]

@@markgrovenor389 Update. Changed the solenoid, and sure enough that was the issue. I did however, go with an option in case it should go out again. (For Safety) I put more insulation around the already insulated heavy gauge wire I was using as a "jumper". I happened to have one laying around. I then installed the heavy solid gauge jumper wire onto the "M-Side" of the solenoid terminal, and covered the loose end of the jumper with a wire nut. In this way, in an emergency I can remove the cover, un-screw the wire nut, and touch it to the "B-side" terminal to get the bike started. Then, dressed the wire nice and neat around the fuse box, with a small note: "Emergency Solenoid Jumper". More than likely, if the solenoid does go out again, I'll forget the jumper is there until needed to bail me out again. 😎

[@markgrovenor389]

That sounds like you will be ready for any future problem but hopefully you won't need it! Thanks for providing the follow up!

[@nathangoodfellow5260]

Thank you for this ! you helped me out alot and the issue is fixed ,Cheers!

[@markgrovenor389]

I am glad I was able to help thanks! Please like my videos to help!

[@nschein2378]

I do wish you demonstrated exactly how you went from battery straight to starter. Like did you disconnect the solenoid wire from the relay or keep it all connected while just adding the wire from battery to relay?

[@markgrovenor389]

Hi there, yeah sorry I didn't have a stand for the camera so I had to keep jumping between filming and doing stuff. If you go to the 1 minute, you will see I used a piece of wire to jump between the two nuts. There is no need to unplug anything but DO NOT USE A WIRE! Use a screwdriver so that it can carry the high amps. The wire might get very hot and burn you!

[@9011combo]

I think i put the chinese one and did the same with original one and still doesn't work, like you said the chinese one the positive is on the opposite side of the original one. Thanks for the information

[@markgrovenor389]

Glad to help!