As the Brits would say I may have it cracked. This morning it was 41 deg . I went out to the shop first thing , to try and start the bike. In the past it may start or not. If it did , the bike would do a moan & groan trying to wake up. This morning it started right up , without hesitation.
I had read the other threads on cold start problems , and from what I found , I believe that the corrosion on the starter nut increased the resistance . This would require a higher CCA rated battery to get past it. I also believe that adding the extra ground wire could not hurt , and very possibility help the situation. I used a 14 Ga wire with eyes at either end . Hooked battery to long bolt on the solenoid
To do the job it took about 30 to 45minutes . I do have a motorcycle shop with a table lift. Best way to do it is to pull the whole starter . This is done with a 12mm socket and extension. The liquid tape came from Home Depot . Can probably find it t many other locations.
How about letting me know how you make out.
