starter motor on a varadero xl125

[cowjumper]

I have just got a varadero xl125 2006 I need to replace the starter motor on the bike but having issues locating it

if any one could tell me where abouts on the bike it is it would help a lot

[megawatt]

Google it?

[megawatt]

Find the heavy positive cable from the starter solenoid. Trace it back to the engine.?

[oldgrump]

Hi and welcome, starter motor fitted at front of engine, remove from l/h side of engine, may have a small plastic cover over it.

[cowjumper]

thanks found it

second part to this if it's stuck what's the best way of getting it off the bike if it's stuck as I'm not 100% on trying the heavy handed approach just yet

[oldgrump]

hi, they shouldn't really get stuck, take out the two bolts on l/h side of motor, then just wiggle it free pulling to l/h side, if you have any w/d forty, then spray close to r/h end where it goes in engine, may help O ring, to loosen up. ok

[fastbob]

hi, they shouldn't really get stuck, take out the two bolts on l/h side of motor, then just wiggle it free pulling to l/h side, if you have any w/d forty, then spray close to r/h end where it goes in engine, may help O ring, to loosen up. ok

 

That's all sound advice but the motor is probably driving a little sprocket and chain that is presumably concealed beneath an engine side casing. This will have to be exposed for reassembly so its probably best to have a look before pulling the motor out just to get an idea where everything sits.

[fastbob]

hi, they shouldn't really get stuck, take out the two bolts on l/h side of motor, then just wiggle it free pulling to l/h side, if you have any w/d forty, then spray close to r/h end where it goes in engine, may help O ring, to loosen up. ok

 

That's all sound advice but the motor is probably driving a little sprocket and chain that is presumably concealed beneath an engine side casing. This will have to be exposed for reassembly so its probably best to have a look before pulling the motor out just to get an idea where everything sits.

Right, ignore that , I've had a look at the parts drawing and it looks like its all gear driven so no loose sprockets or chains to worry about as far as I can see. So wiggle and pull like Oldgrump correctly advised.