Wired my compression releases to my starter.

[Coolbreezin]

So every time you have to start the bike using the slam button? There has to be a better answer.

Correct. The slam button was a lot cheaper than a new Start button and assorted other shit. Plus I find it to be no inconvenience to just turn key, bend to right and press the slam button. To each his own though.

 

[BWG56]

This might be the way to gothat would keep them (CR) on the entire time you hold the slam button in,

 

[Coolbreezin]

Correct. I havent a starting issue since the slam button install. Real easy install. Contact Curtis for the part.

 

[BWG56]

Correct. I havent a starting issue since the slam button install. Real easy install. Contact Curtis for the part.

I ordered one before you posted this

 

[cdogg556]

No, the C/r's are connected to the post thats on the solenoid (not the green wire). When you press the slam button, it completes the circuit starting the motor and opening the C/R's.
Correct. No key, no power. However, the motor will still spin as if it is starting (no spark to plugs though),

I just installed a slam button and I have been holding one compression release in with one hand and push the button with the other, kinda sucks when the engine is hot! I think this is definitely the way to go Pete!

 

[badyellowvette]

All this sounds like pinion gear is slamming into the back of the ring gear or something of that sort. The solenoid engages REAL fast if its working right. The slam button is nice and slow...like a human. CR's can be wired to starter motor hot lead and then will still function with slam button. Not the whole starter but the actual starter motor. That would keep em working for both start button and slam button. Hmm...may do that.

If wiring the CR's to work with a slam button should they be wired like I wired mine but connect to the solenoid instead the green starter wire? Or do I have to change them back. Feels like I would be putting a Band-Aid on the bike because of some another problem I can't find. Sure wouldn't hurt to have a slam button.

 

[Coolbreezin]

I ran an 18g wire from the C/R's to the actual solenoid itself. I spliced into the existing C/R wires up under the tank and ran my own from there. The guy that wrenches on my bike (when I need him) pulled my green wire saying that it just draws power but does nothing because of my rewiring the C/R's. I havent had that green wire connected for over a year now and all has been fine.

 

[badyellowvette]

I ran an 18g wire from the C/R's to the actual solenoid itself. I spliced into the existing C/R wires up under the tank and ran my own from there. The guy that wrenches on my bike (when I need him) pulled my green wire saying that it just draws power but does nothing because of my rewiring the C/R's. I havent had that green wire connected for over a year now and all has been fine.

I would imagine that green wire has to be connected if you still want to use the starter button?

 

[Coolbreezin]

Yes. But my Start button doesnt work. Hence, I got a slam button.

 

[badyellowvette]

I ordered a Slam button but I still want to use my starter button as long as my CR's engage using the starter button or the slam button. Meanwhile I will continue to look for a solution to my problem.

 

[BWG56]

I ordered a Slam button but I still want to use my starter button as long as my CR's engage using the starter button or the slam button. Meanwhile I will continue to look for a solution to my problem.

FYI, from another in the know
The "use" of the Slam Buttons in conjunction w/ the solenoid trigger wire still connected between the controller and starter solenoid, can cause a "back-feed" condition within the controllers and will typically burn out the start circuit within the modules

Hence Pete saying
I havent had that green wire connected for over a year now and all has been fine.

 

[Coolbreezin]

Thanks for the breakdown BWG56. I better understand now why Jeff pulled my green wire.

 

[MossBerg590]

FYI, from another in the know
The "use" of the Slam Buttons in conjunction w/ the solenoid trigger wire still connected between the controller and starter solenoid, can cause a "back-feed" condition within the controllers and will typically burn out the start circuit within the modules

Hence Pete saying
I havent had that green wire connected for over a year now and all has been fine.

So is there a way to have the stock setup and slam button with the cr working for both?

 

[BWG56]

So is there a way to have the stock setup and slam button with the cr working for both?

I would ask why, either one or the other, however if you look back at post 87 for wiring the CR's, and put a switch in the green wire so you don't back feed controller when using the Slam. But again I would decide one way or the other. I am not an electrical guru guys, I'm just posting what others have said. The switch in the green wire is my idea but why complicate things more.

 

[francoblay1]

I would ask why, either one or the other, however if you look back at post 87 for wiring the CR's, and put a switch in the green wire so you don't back feed controller when using the Slam. But again I would decide one way or the other. I am not an electrical guru guys, I'm just posting what others have said. The switch in the green wire is my idea but why complicate things more.

I think its a good idea... so you can bypass the green wire when the start button says "no".

 

[Nukeranger]

I tested my Slam Button after installation a few years ago and remember it made me jump/flinch. It brought back memories of jumping the start solenoid as a teenager! If I used it regularly, I probably would get used to it but for me it is an emergency start use only.

 

[BWG56]

I think its a good idea... so you can bypass the green wire when the start button says "no".

true

 

[MossBerg590]

Yeah I figured it would be a nice " just in case " if and when the control boards go. I've come to realize that with every electronic in life today, they can quit for no reason all the sudden.

 

[badyellowvette]

So if you have a stock setup, CR's wired like from the factory and have a slam button then the CR's do not engage when you press the slam button?

 

[MossBerg590]

So if you have a stock setup, CR's wired like from the factory and have a slam button then the CR's do not engage when you press the slam button?

I would say no, they don't. They activate when the start button is pressed. But in an emergency you can still start the bike without the compression releases. They just help make it easier to spin over but it will still start. I think a slam button is good to have either way.