The starter solenoid is located on the right side of the bike and is mounted to the engine block.
To access the starter solenoid:
1. Locate the black, three-wire bundle, which is near the front of the engine.
2. Remove the rubber boot that covers the terminal connectors.
The solenoid is activated when the ignition key is turned to the "On" position. If the starter does not engage when you turn the key to the "Start" position, the solenoid may be bad.
To test the solenoid:
1. Use a multimeter to check for continuity between the two large terminals on the solenoid. If there is no continuity, the solenoid is bad.
2. Jump the solenoid (this will bypass the solenoid and start the bike) to see if the starter works. If the bike starts then the solenoid is definitely bad.
