Electrical connectionn

[valkmc]

Anyone have problems with the electrical connection under the right side cover. It has a fuse and two cables connected. When my bike was hot a few months ago there was a loud clicking noise when I shut it off. I took the connection apart cleaned it an applied dielectric grease. Has been fine until yesterday when hot it made the same noise. Not sure if I shout replace it or not?

[Avanti]

It is your Start relay and yes you should replace it. There is an automotive relay that can be put in its place if you choose to. Do a search and you will find it.  

[hubcapsc]

Anyone have problems with the electrical connection under the right side cover. It has a fuse and two cables connected. When my bike was hot a few months ago there was a loud clicking noise when I shut it off. I took the connection apart cleaned it an applied dielectric grease. Has been fine until yesterday when hot it made the same noise. Not sure if I shout replace it or not?

And remember: dielectric grease is not a conductor. It is good for keeping water out, by smearing on the places
water might get in. It is not for smearing directly on contacts...

I think this is the thing you're talking about...



They heat up and melt sometimes and leave you walking. I only
took mine apart once and it was fine, but I've seen melted ones...
A clean one with happy not-corroded contacts probably covers
any trouble that thing might bring...

-Mike

[Avanti]

The contact inside can corrode and make a poor connection or not at all.

This is one possible fix.

https://leffler.blog/uploads/2018/12/Starter-solenoid-upgrade-edited.pdf


http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,45371.0.html

[Avanti]

Yes keeping connections clean with regular maintenance will alleviate problems.

[valkmc]

Thanks everyone, I will look at it this evening and decide how to proceed!

[JimC]

Another option is to go to Pinwell on ebay and buy a used replacement.
They sell them for $4 or $5 each with free shipping. Just watch for one off of a low mile bike.
Jim

[valkmc]

Another option is to go to Pinwell on ebay and buy a used replacement.
They sell them for $4 or $5 each with free shipping. Just watch for one off of a low mile bike.
Jim

I checked Pinwell out. Bought 2 used ones for a total of $9.44 free shipping. I’ll test them if they work I will place one in my side bag.  I again clean up the connections on the bike and no more sounds when she is hot.