When it came to dependability the older style solenoid and corresponding components were not really what you could always count on. Was it really that bad? Nope, but you had to invest a lot in maintenance to keep it reliably running. The Pull Starter cures this, and replaces the solenoid and the complete wiring to the handlebars. Besides, this billet aluminum product also looks way cool with its jockey lever. Simply installs en lieu of the solenoid to the inner primary. To be used with a special starter relay, which has to be purchased separately.