Glad it is working!
I would install the kit anyway. It will insure the solenoid works properly
as the starter circuit as designed is marginal. It will not hurt anything
by installing it.
Thanks again,
Rich
From: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of mikegigabyte
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:49 AM
To: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Honda-C70] Re: Relay, HAPPY! Helmet, YES!
you know strange thing
the bike has been starting 100% now
maybe its because im using it every day, and I keep the battery on a charger
all the time when not in use
But I will keep the parts your sending and if it starts to act up again then
I will install them
--- In Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com> ,
"Richard Pierce" <radicalracing@...> wrote:
>
> Your C70 starter module kit has shipped!
>
>
>
> Thank you!
>
>
>
> Rich
>
>
>
> From: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto:Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com> ] On
Behalf
> Of mikegigabyte
> Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 10:54 PM
> To: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [Honda-C70] Re: Relay, HAPPY! Helmet, YES!
>
>
>
>
>
> thanks, just sent the paypal payment
>
> --- In Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com> ,
> "Richard Pierce" <radicalracing@> wrote:
> >
> > radicalracing@
> >
> >
> >
> > Rich
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com> ] On
> Behalf
> > Of mikegigabyte
> > Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 6:17 PM
> > To: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: [Honda-C70] Re: Relay, HAPPY! Helmet, YES!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > hey can you send me your paypal info
> > im new to this site so its harder for me to find how to e mail or
message
> > someone
> > I want one of those starter kits
> >
> > --- In Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com> ,
> > "Richard Pierce" <radicalracing@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Mark,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I am selling the kits for $24.95 plus $4.95 shipping. It is a plug and
> > play
> > > kit so it is not to technical to install. The kit comes with Honda
wire
> > > connectors so you don't need to cut or splice any wires.
> > >
> > > I do ask that you perform the following test before ordering:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Turn on the key, put the bike in neutral (green light on speedometer
lit
> > > up), unplug green and yellow wire to starter solenoid. The starter
> > solenoid
> > > is mounted just forward of the battery and is a cylindrical shaped
> device.
> > > You may need to remove the battery to access the wires. Connect one
lead
> > of
> > > a 6 volt test light to the green and yellow wire from the harness and
> the
> > > other lead to the positive terminal of the battery and push the
starter
> > > button. If it lights up, then connect the green and yellow wire from
the
> > > solenoid to a good frame or engine ground. If engine
> > > cranks, you need this relay. If it does not crank, this relay will not
> > > correct the problem. Installing the relay will help once you have
> > corrected
> > > any other starting system issues.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Here is what the last person I sold a kit to had to say:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "OMG! It worked! I am so impressed with your instructions in the way
you
> > > prepared the park. Once you pointing me in the right direction it was
> very
> > > easy to install the part. Not being a mechanical person, I was a
little
> > > proud of myself for being able to fall your instructions. Then I
hooked
> up
> > > the battery again. I tested the pointers. I tested the horn. Once
those
> > > were working well and strongly I knew it was the moment of truth. It
was
> > > kind of like touching a hot stove I didn't want to do it but I reached
> out
> > > and hit the starter button into my wondrous years the sound of the
> starter
> > > cranking over it with more strength in authority than this bike has
ever
> > > had. I am own despite since 1981 and the starter has never worked. I
am
> so
> > > excited thank you very much let me know if I can help you in anyway."
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I accept PayPal,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > RadicalWerx
> > >
> > > Rich
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> > [mailto:Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com> ] On
> > Behalf
> > > Of Mark Oates
> > > Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 12:04 PM
> > > To: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [Honda-C70] Re: Relay, HAPPY! Helmet, YES!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Rich,
> > >
> > > How much for the relay kit?
> > >
> > > -Mark
> > >
> > > On Jun 9, 2012, at 9:56 AM, "Richard Pierce" <radicalracing@
> > <mailto:radicalracing@%0b>
> > > <mailto:radicalracing%40sbcglobal.net> > wrote:
> > >
> > > > You need to add an additional relay to boost the voltage at the
> > solenoid.
> > > >
> > > > If you have a 6 volt bike, I have a relay kit available to fix the
> > problem
> > > > you describe.
> > > >
> > > > Rich
> > > >
> > > > From: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > [mailto:Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com> ] On
> > > Behalf
> > > > Of mikegigabyte
> > > > Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 1:14 AM
> > > > To: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Subject: [Honda-C70] Re: Relay, HAPPY! Helmet, YES!
> > > >
> > > > whats the diode do to the starting?
> > > > I just put in a new relay on a 81 but most of the time the relay
> doesnt
> > > > click over enough to start I have to hit it
> > > > does the diode help with that?
> > > >
> > > > --- In Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > <mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com> ,
> > > > "Jared" <jaredfox02@> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> Group is great. I just added the relay and diode for consistent
> starts.
> > > > Bravo!
> > > >> Color wiring diagram and pics "Walter" posted made it a cake walk.
> > > >> Also added 2 piezo buzzers/beepers for the signals, RadioShack
> > #273-0059
> > > > not quite loud enough with engine running and full helmet.
> > > >> BTW
> > > >> AS MY FACE SLID ON THE ASPHALT YESTERDAY I WAS GLAD TO HAVE CHOSEN
> THE
> > > > FULL FACE HELMET.
> > > >> My '81 c70 and I are still friends with minor flesh wounds. Tough
> bike
> > > but
> > > > it can lay as flat as the best.
> > > >> Take care everyone and have a pleasant summer!
> > > >> 1981 Monza Red
> > > >> 2300 miles
> > > >> 15 tooth front sprocket
> > > >> 155 lb rider
> > > >> Creeps up 45 with no wind on a pancake.
> > >
> > >
> > >
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1970-73 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw
1970-73 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw (scroll to sec.7.1 page 101.jpg)
1980-83 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/hu42c
1980-81 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec.18-1 page 170.jpg)
1982-83 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec. 20-28 page 205.jpg)
1980-81 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/z4zn6
1982-83 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/hw35c
More resources for C70 Passports and Cubs:
http://www.shlaes.com/Vehicles/Scooter.htm
http://www.velodrome.com/HondaC70/HondaC70.html
