Posted by Andrew on November 09, 2002 at 22:36:04:
In Reply to: Starter solenoid posted by Jimmy on November 09, 2002 at 22:07:10:
Hi Jimmy,
There are TWO solenoids operated by the start button on the Savage. The first is the starter solenoid (under the seat) which is found on all electric start bikes (sometimes called the starter relay). The second is the automatic decompression solenoid (under the tank)and are very rare.
From your description, I'm guessing the click you hear is the decompression solenoid, and it's the starter solenoid that's working intermittantly.
I would start by taking the seat off and checking the wiring to the starter solenoid. As it's an intermittant problem, the chances are it's something simple like a bad connection. I had a similar problem on a Honda, and I was able to dismantle the starter solenoid and clean it out.
I hope this points you in the right direction.
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Happy Savage riding.