New starter, new solenoid, worked at first now won't turn over...bench test on starter OK....wtf?

[Omega Man]

I love the fat rear look and the color.

Very nice!

Yes teh fatter teh better! We truly have a very creative community here. :rocks:

~O~

 

[Bobalou]

Nice looking ride !

 

[joedrum]

yep it is very nice

 

[Steve83]

Cool! It looks a lot like the '81 I resurrected 3 years ago. They are fun to tinker with!

2011 '80 02

• Steve83
• Dec 10, 2012

4 months later, lots of cleaning, fork seals and a top end rebuild. she lives! I didn't want to...

 

[newgoldwingrider]

hello i have the same problem i think. i rebuilt my starter and it still wont turn over could mine be hydrolocked allso and if so anyone close by that might want to lend a hand fixing it and one other question can u push start an 82 interstate?

 

[slabghost]

Welcome aboard. Pull all the spark plugs and try turning it over with the starter. If the battery is fully charged. Do it outside and stand behind the motor. With fuel valve off. Smell the oil. If it smells of gasoline change the oil before attempting to start it. Yes you can push start these bikes if you have the muscle. A little bit of a hill helps but if it doesn't start you'll have to push it back.

 

[oldwing]

I'm finally working on my new (old) project 1984 gl1200 40,000 miles, it's been sitting inside for 8 years, plugs look good, engine turns over by hand, My issue is.. PO wired in an ebay solenoid, cut the original wire connector of, BUT there is only THREE wires , is that normal on some ? should the 4th wire be grounded to frame ?