Instead of messing around with all the wiring and hassle of a hand control mounted starter and a starter relay, Custom Cycle Engineering (CCE) has developed a product to eliminate that mess, a solenoid housing switch (sometimes known as a slam starter button). If you already have a starter switch and relay, the switch also serves as a backup system for a fried starter switch or relay malfunction. Originally, CCE made the part as a tool that was used for tuning because it bumped the motor around easily instead of turning the rear tire by hand to adjust timing.
Talk about easy installation - three bolts! The Solenoid Housing Switch replaces the stock solenoid cover on 1.4kw, '91-and-later starters, plus CCE makes switches for aftermarket 1.4, 1.6, 2.0, and 2.4kw starters as well as in different styles and finishes.
Manufactured from billet aluminum,...
Manufactured from billet aluminum, then chromed for long-lasting good looks, the Custom Cycle Engineering Solenoid Housing Switch fits the look of almost any bike.
Here's the old solenoid housing...
Here's the old solenoid housing cover that will be replaced by the CCE unit.
Pulling off the old cover...
Pulling off the old cover was quick, just three small bolts to remove with a hex wrench.
The innards of the starter...
The innards of the starter solenoid. You can see the starter shaft; when it is pushed in by the CCE switch it manually engages the starter, causing it to turn over.
Finished. Looks better then...
Finished. Looks better then the original stamped cover, and it serves as a secondary starter switch as well!
When installing the new CCE...
When installing the new CCE switch, we made sure to use a fresh gasket so nothing got inside the solenoid housing.
Using the same wrench to remove...
Using the same wrench to remove as to install, the three fastening bolts were secured to the housing.