Starters out! How do I get in to it?????

[GDOG_PITBULL]

How do I open up the motor on an 04 starter? Do the 3 large Phillips head screws have anything to do with it? Solenoid bumps the shaft out but no spinning of the shaft.
Thanks
G

 

[TCALZ06]

Yours may be different but I just did this on my K-9
First disconnect your battery then.....
1. remove exhaust.
2. remove clutch cable cover
3. remove side cover on clutch cable side.
4. remove belt.
5. remove wires from starter
6. remove bolts holding on starter at back of primary I think 3

while I had the side cover off I also went over my wiring and covered any worn places. Removed the EHC plugs and put a new coating of dielectric grease.

Any alt/starter shop should be able to go through your starter. Mine cost about $120

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

Yours may be different but I just did this on my K-9
First disconnect your battery then.....
1. remove exhaust.
2. remove clutch cable cover
3. remove side cover on clutch cable side.
4. remove belt.
5. remove wires from starter
6. remove bolts holding on starter at back of primary I think 3

while I had the side cover off I also went over my wiring and covered any worn places. Removed the EHC plugs and put a new coating of dielectric grease.

Any alt/starter shop should be able to go through your starter. Mine cost about $120

Thanks, it is off the bike. How do I break in to it?
G

 

[RADAMS445]

There is a thread on this in how to:
The two big bolts hold the case together, but remember to index the case first before disassembling it .Also watch for small bushing washers on the armature shaft! Requires min.skill.

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

There is a thread on this in how to: http://How To: Clean Solenoid Contacts on the starter
The two big bolts hold the case together, but remember to index the case first before disassembling it .Also watch for small bushing washers on the armature shaft! Requires min.skill.

Link is not working
G

 

[RADAMS445]

Sorry- go to forums at the top of this page and under technical go to How TO: and you will find this link. Don't know why it's not working!

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

Sorry- go to forums at the top of this page and under technical go to How TO: and you will find this link. Don't know why it's not working!

Cleaned all that shit already! Need in to the motor windings / brushes.
G

 

[RRRUFF]

If the starter motor is not spinning then check the contacts in the solieniod. You may just need to clean them up.

 

[dingo]

Hey GDog

Did you ever dig into your starter and, if so, can you share your experience?

Thanks,

dingo

 

[Daddycool]

mine took a dump on me and it was the bearings that had rusted. I took it out and then to a local starter shop. They replaced the bearings and brushes for $50 with next day service. Works great!

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

Hey GDog

Did you ever dig into your starter and, if so, can you share your experience?

Thanks,

dingo

Yes, I was able to get in to it and it was just the way I thought with the 2 bolts. It was a beast to get apart tho...
G

 

[dingo]

Thanks G, did it need rebuilding ?

mine took a dump on me and it was the bearings that had rusted. I took it out and then to a local starter shop. They replaced the bearings and brushes for $50 with next day service. Works great!

Thanks, Marc, think I'm gonna end up doing the same for my 05 Chop.

 

[DemonK9]

BWAHAHAHAHAHA>>>>

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

No, but it got replaced for good measure!
G