Aftermarket R/R problem in a 78 GS1000

[Guest]

Bolted the solenoid to my 78 1000's electrical panel and have run into a problem.A quick test fit says moving stuff is not an option.BTW I know the red wire is on the wrong terminal.Cut the fins?Use a smaller R/R from a 83 GS750?Not really liking either of those options

[almarconi]

How about flipping the solenoid upside down. Looks like you would have enough clearance.
Could also try som standoffs to get it to clear the R/R.

[Nessism]

Cutting the fins won't hurt anything.

[JEEPRUSTY]

cut them there fins

[kochic]

I just cut the fins around the solenoid with a dremel.
Marc

[SVSooke]

Been thinking about it at work,yeah cutting the fins is the way to go.Just one of those "O sh*t" moments

[SVSooke]

Cut the fins with the angle grinder with a cutting wheel.Couldn't find the wheel holder for the Dremel.Finished the cuts off with it though.Thanks for the help.

[Sandy]

Glad you got it figured out. Here's a photo of my setup on a '79 GS1000 without self cancelling turn signals, they take up even more room. I've got my Dyna III in there as well as a relay mod for the ignition and volt meter. I did have to rotate the the start solenoid a bit and it's only mounted with one screw. It's been like that for about 4 - 5 years now. And that is a large Honda R/R off a GL500. It all fit with some juggling. Yes, the little red wire stuffed under the relay plug is tacky but it works and it's only for the volt meter.