Buell 2002 X1 Handbook page 328

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Starter Solenoid
NOTE
Do not disassemble solenoid. Before testing, disconnect field
wire from motor terminal as shown in
CAUTION
Each test should be performed for only 3-5 seconds to
prevent damage to solenoid.
NOTE
The solenoid Pull-in, Hold-in, and Return tests must be per-
formed together in one continuous operation. Conduct all
three tests one after the other in the sequence given without
interruption.
Solenoid Pull-in Test
1. See Figure 5-12. Using a 12 volt battery, connect three
separate test leads as follows:
a. Solenoid housing to negative battery post.
b. Solenoid motor terminal to negative battery post.
c. Solenoid relay terminal to positive battery post.
2. Observe starter pinion.
a. If starter pinion pulls in strongly, solenoid is working
properly.
b. If starter pinion does not pull in, replace the sole-
noid.
Solenoid Hold-in Test
1. See Figure 5-13. With test leads still connected in the
manner specified in the previous
TEST, disconnect solenoid motor terminal/battery
negative test lead (B) at negative battery post only;
reconnect loose end of this test lead to positive bat-
tery post instead.
2. Observe starter pinion.
a. If starter pinion remains in pull-in position, solenoid
is working properly.
b. If starter pinion does not remain in pull-in position,
replace the solenoid.
Solenoid Return Test
1. See Figure 5-14. With test leads still connected in the
manner specified at the end of the previous
HOLD-IN TEST, disconnect solenoid relay terminal/
positive battery post test lead (C) at either end.
2. Observe starter pinion.
a. If starter pinion returns to its original position, sole-
noid is working properly.
b. If starter pinion does not return to its original posi-
tion, replace the solenoid.
2002 Buell X1: Electric Starter
Figure 5-12.
SOLENOID PULL-IN
SOLENOID
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Motor Terminal
Figure 5-12. Pull-In Test
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Motor Terminal
Relay Terminal
Figure 5-13. Hold-In Test
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Motor Terminal
Figure 5-14. Return Test
Relay Terminal
Battery
Battery
Relay Terminal
Battery
5-13