Starter solenoid

Does anyone have a source for a GOOD solenoid? All of the aftermarket are trash, they're half the size and they're burning up.

I'm considering just using an old school Ford solenoid.

 

Bought mine from H&H Bros on eBay and that was over 13,000 miles ago in early 2024. Don't know if I got lucky with this one, perhaps there's an issue with your starter that's dragging or it's pulling more current but mine starts every time without a problem. Don't know what to tell ya man.

 

Refurb'd your starter motor?
It may be the cause.

 

Has @chacal upset you or are you hell bent on keeping the balance of trade with China in their favour?
If I was stateside he would be my no1 place for spares.

 

Even the cheap lawn mower solenoids last longer than that.
There's something wrong with the starter, drawing excess current.
Probably full of muck and carbon dust to start with, then there's the possibility of a partial short in it.

 

Starter was rebuilt 2 weeks ago, and works perfectly.

It's the shitty aftermarket solenoids. They're half the size of the OEM, and they're burning up.

 

What I can tell you is the one I bought off the 'bay was the same size as the original and it's never given me one problem. I don't like the aftermarket of today anymore than most here but I can't offer an explanation as to why you're having the problems either. The one I bought was specifically listed for Yamaha products and is still being sold on a bulk listing (item 154984349705) for $18.89 by H&H Bros. If you go with the Ford solenoid remember one has the coil tied to the battery positive terminal and closes when the terminal is grounded, the only problem I see with the Ford solenoid is the coil current itself is much higher than what the OE push button switch can handle and it's not going to last long.

 

Have you gone through and cleaned all the wire contact points? Ground, starter Hot wire and connector wires. Not to sure how long you are holding down the starter button when trying to start as well? Let the starter have a chance to cool a bit if the bike is not starting right up. I am guessing you knew this but just a reminder.