i have my dads bike warming up just before I do an oil change and I notice the starter solenoid/relay is smoking. Last year I had to re-terminate the wires at the solenoid since they were fried but I thought it would be ok. now I see that its not. the bikes starts up fine and stays running but after about two minutes the solenoid starts smoking. I have an aftermarket solenoid in my room so im gonna try hooking that one up but my questions is what would make the solenoid get so hot its smokes?

 

what would make the solenoid get so hot its smokes?

Old age or poor connections
Fit a new one
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