1) Disconnect Battery (start with ground or "minus")
2) Clear space over rear end of primary housing where the solenoid sits (like exhaust pipes, bags, etc.)
3) Remove cover(s) from solenoid wiring. Some have chrome caps on the original rubber over. Push rubber cover back along wiring (2 thick 1 thin wires)
4) Remove actuation wire (the thin one in the middle) using a 3/8" wrench. You may need an additional thin wrench or pliers to hold the locking nut under the wire shoe in place. Otherwise you may damage the stud and connections inside the solenoid.
5) Remove the two "thick" wires - make sure to mark which was on the longer and which on the shorter copper stud.
6) Use a long Allen key to loosen and remove the two bolts located inward (transmission side) - watch out not to loose the spacer between solenoid and primary case.
7) Gently pull the Solenoid forward and remove.
8) Check the rubber gasket and pushrod assembly on wear and damage - when in doubt, replace (this requres removin the primary cover - pretty oily work!)
9) Just replace the old solenoid with a new one and assemble everything in exact reverse order. Do not over-tighten mounting bolts or connectors.
10) Check function and go for a ride.
If you mean a Harley-Davidson from 1995, you don't. The solenoid is an integral part of the starter. However, there are kits available to replace some of the solenoid parts.
Remove the starter. the solenoid is mounted on the starter.
you would need a repair manual.
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You could have a sticking solenoid on the starter, you could have a defective starter button, or your solenoid wires may be set up in a way that causes the current to ark between points when it's not supposed to.
One can find a Harley starter for sale at a Harley-Davidson store nearby. A store can be located by visiting the Harley-Davidson website and using the store locator. One can also purchase starters online.
Remove the cables from the 1995 Harley-Davidson Road Tank motorcycle starter. Remove the retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new starter. The starter turns the engine over so it can start.
There's a clutch on the starter that acts like a Bendix gear on a car. This clutch is stripped out on your bike. You'll need to pull the starter to replace it.
Of course you can.
remove the seat
I use a starter solenoid from a 1991 - 1995 Toyota Pickup on my 1998 FLHT Evo... and a fraction of the cost from Harley.
Disconnect battery negative terminal, drain primary chaincase, remove outer chaincase cover, remove jackshaft end screw, disconnect positive terminal & solenoid terminal from starter, remove two allenhead starter mounting bolts, lift out starter. To reinstall starter reverse procedure.