Brian UK
GT Reference
The problem arises because by design, the power to energise the solenoid is fed through the ignition switch. This switch does not have contacts rated for 25A. Unfortunately Guzzi designers seem to be blind to this.
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I doubt that dried grease would increase the amperage draw to the point it would blow a fuse. If dried grease would cause the fuse to blow while starting half the vehicles on the road would have blown fuses. Slowing the speed that the armature pulls in will not increase the amperage draw . It sounds more like a internal short . Check the internal resistance and compare it with a known good solenoid, it should be within 10%.
Had the wiring mod done end of jan. Seemed to have solved the problem, until the last two times i've started the bike. Both times this week pushed the starter first time and the dreaded click,then 5 seconds later click again. I then turned off the ignition, then turned it back on and pushed the starter button again. Both times the bike fires up without any problem!! Now what???do I now have the sticking solenoid situation to sort
I'm trying to find a link to the thread that describes "the mod we have all talked about" assuming it cures the "startus interruptus" problem. Can you help?The mod we have all talked about does exactly the same thing, just without the addition of an extra relay.
Guzzijimbo, in your case it is possible that the start relay was not making good contact inside. It would not be the first relay in the world to be faulty.
I'm trying to find a link to the thread that describes "the mod we have all talked about" assuming it cures the "startus interruptus" problem. Can you help?
thanks!Answered in your original thread.