Extra black wire after I fooled w/ solenoid

[robdsuzuki]

Hi, Steve: I just tested the solenoid as you suggested and I DO get voltage on both attempts (laft and right posts). Then I held the MM black lead to the (-) battery post and the red lead to the starter (+) wire connected to it. When I hit the start button, I get a reading of about 9. So I guess there is power getting to the starter and it must be bound up inside? Or maybe 9 is too low? I will take starter off tomorrow and fool with it. Thank you. Rob

[Steve]

If you measure the voltage across the battery when pushing the starter button and also get 9 volts, that is telling you one of two things:
1. your battery is shot
2. your starter is locked up and REALLY drawing the battery down

One quick test:
Connect jumper cables to a NON-RUNNING car. You are only going to use the extra cranking capacity of its larger battery.
Try that same test. If the bike starts easily, replace your battery. If the starter still has problems turning, replace the starter.

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[robdsuzuki]

I did that test, Steve. Nothing happened. So I pulled the starter. Trying to find someone local to rebuild it. thanks rd

[chef1366]

You mean your starter is bad
No way

[robdsuzuki]

I was thinking it would be a $300 part, so I was in denial. Hate to ask you another question, but in Louisville, there isn't a whole lot of places that rebuild. Gotta buy a rebuilt - $200. thank you, all. Very much.

[Flyboy]

Phhaa, unless your armature is fried, it is quick, easy and cheap enough to rebuild it yourself.
Strip it down, clean it all up nice and clean inside and out.
A few bucks for some new brushes and maybe some bushes, a dab of new grease on the bushes, put it all back together and it will be spinning like new.

[robdsuzuki]

I will try that ! Thanks - RD

[chef1366]

Check stockers.com for a rebuild kit.