starter upgrade

[Guest]

I think my starter solenoid is shot on my 79 gs425 and don't want to put another used part back in. Anyone had luck with an upgrade?

[GS1150Pilot]

A hotrod starter?

[Flyboy]

Starter or solenoid?
Solenoid, open, sand contacts clean, lightly grease shaft, reassemble.
Or pick up a lawn tractor one at the hardware store, same thing quarter of the price.

[gspower]

Starter or solenoid?
Solenoid, open, sand contacts clean, lightly grease shaft, reassemble.
Or pick up a lawn tractor one at the hardware store, same thing quarter of the price.

Nevermind -- I had recently installed an aftermarket clutch lever that didn't disengage the clutch switch and, hence, no start. I threw the old one back on and it works fine. Might want to continue the thread though for anyone else looking for an upgrade solenoid. Doesn't seem that I need one.