solenoid

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macduff

Race Dog
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Yamaha XT600
excuse me for i am electrically (amongst other things) challenged.

if i press my starter button (with ignition on :lol: ) a solenoid kicks in which allows power to go to the starter motor.

why is there a solenoid? why isnt it just a simple switch letting the juice go to the starter motor direct?
can someone explain to me in simple english what is the function of a solenoid?

thanks
 
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