My bike reads 0 volts at the starter side of the solenoid.

I am having a very similar problem. Instead of 5v, I was reading about 2.5v on the starter side. My bike wouldn't always start. I pulled my starter and had the same issues as you described. I have a new solenoid and starter on the way. I went through 2 batteries recently. I wonder if this had something to do with it. Just my thoughts.

Hey Happybandit. Put my new solinoid on and still get voltage on the starter side. So did some research. Main question was , why does the wire ( black) come from the majic s_it box to the starter side of the starter solinoid..........evidently, after you turn the ignition to RUN.  You will have voltage there , that has something to do with cbanging the voltage.durning startup.   Im going to hookup to the starter and try it.   Old schoolguy, i want no voltage.on that side unless im hitting the starter.button.  was looking at a inline diode.there but would be wrong , i guess. Anybody else get voltage on that post with key at run? Without hitting the start button ? And yes , do get 12 + after pressing thd button.  To magical for me.

Yes , MR V.....timing retarded .  ..then the voltage went away on the starter pole after the mofo started, which was just before both neighbors called the police about the loud noise. Damm shame, but guess ill put a muffler on it. Trust in the majic poo box.

hotprops wrote on 08/18/16 at 09:59:05:


There is no manual adjustment, you just bolt the parts together and the spark advance is at the factory settings.

Evidently the spark is retarded a little bit when the starter button is pushed.......and there is likely an advance curve that varies with rpm as well.