Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual page 383

STARTER SOLENOID
REPLACEMENT
See Figure 5-16. Do not tighten nut (7) without removing items
(1) through (5). The contact will move and be destroyed.
The starter solenoid is a switch that is designed to open and
close the starting circuit electromagnetically. The switch con-
sists of contacts and a winding around a hollow cylinder con-
taining a movable plunger.
Disassembly
1. See Figure 5-16. Remove screws (1) and clip (2).
2. Remove cover (3) and gasket (4). Discard gasket.
3. Remove plunger (5) from solenoid housing (6).
Assembly
1. See Figure 5-16. Replace wire connection hardware as
necessary.
2. Apply a light coat of LUBRIPLATE 110 to plunger shaft.
Install plunger (5) in solenoid housing (6).
3. Install new gasket (4) onto cover (3).
4. Position cover with gasket onto solenoid housing. Install
clip (2) and screws (1).
NOTE
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6
1. Screw (3)
2. Clip
3. Cover
4. Gasket
5. Plunger
6. Solenoid housing
7. Nut
Figure 5-16. Starter Solenoid
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