Can a lawn mower solenoid replace a motorcycle solenoid?

[alex2445]

Ok this might sound dumb, but couldn't a solenoid from a piece of lawn equipment replace a motorcycle solenoid? I'm not asking because of money since they cost about the same, but let's say you're late for work and ur solenoids out on your cx 500 (cx500s don't have kick start), could it work? I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work, but I'd like to hear what the gurus think

 

[nrcb125]

Like this one: http://www.homedepot.com/p/12-Volt-Universal-Lawn-Tractor-Solenoid-490-250-0013/203642367?

Sure why not. As long as it's rated for the same or higher current/voltage it should be OK.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Common mod on the old Goldwings.

 

[SONICJK]

Should work fine.
But in a pinch just jump the leads on the solenoid with a screwdriver and you're good to go

 

[Flugtechnik]

Should work fine.
But in a pinch just jump the leads on the solenoid with a screwdriver and you're good to go

Instead of a screwdriver, I like to use vaseline and my.... umm.... finger.

 

[SONICJK]

I like to use vaseline and my.... umm.... finger.

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