softwarez Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 Just a quick one Bike one day wouldn't start via the push switch (only method). Now.. There is one way It will work... If you give the starter motor a little kick while pressing the starter button (lol...) and now, it either does or doesn't work after a ride (however, the give the stater motor a slight kick works) Not very 'practical'.Now.. What would be wrong with the starter motor for it to be like this? (Is it even the starter motor?)Should I replace the starter motor, or simply take it off and fix what could be wrong (dont know...)Cheers. Quote
Stu Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 sounds like the starter is sticking carry a hammer to save your feet take it off see if you can strip it clean it up and a bit of grease otherwise its a new starter Quote
softwarez Posted October 22, 2008 Author Posted October 22, 2008 lol, Will do this on the weekend (Will some brake cleaner be fine to use?)Cheers. Quote
rennie Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 it's probably the solenoid sticking, use electrolube or something similar Quote
softwarez Posted October 22, 2008 Author Posted October 22, 2008 it's probably the solenoid sticking, use electrolube or something similar I'm assuming I have to take the starter off to get to the solenoid? Quote
Susieque Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 Rennie says it should be fastened on the outside, where the wires go in Quote
softwarez Posted October 22, 2008 Author Posted October 22, 2008 Rennie says it should be fastened on the outside, where the wires go in Wires? This is what mine kinda looks like:http://i12.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/01/b8/5350_1.JPG Quote
Susieque Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 Sorry - thats totally beyond my comprehension! Think you'll have to wait til Rennie gets back on here and takes a look! Quote
Stu Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 main wire goes where that bolt is hmmm brake cleaner "might" be ok for cleaning it out personally i wouldnt as its a very strong solvent WD40 would be fine my starter on my 4X4 makes some strange sounds and sticks after a good offroading session a good jetwash and WD40 sorts that out Quote
rennie Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 the starter motor uses a lot of current, the solenoid is a coil which pulls the main contacts in to engage the actual motor. they stick all the time!.they have moving mechanical parts! don't use brake cleaner! Quote
softwarez Posted October 23, 2008 Author Posted October 23, 2008 Okay, I wont use brake cleaner! So, how do i check the 'coils' ? Do I have to remove the starter etc?Cheers! Quote
rennie Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 have you got a multimeter?, any idea about electrics?you need to check the coil itself for continuity. it's probably just mechanically sticking. have you got an auto electrical place near you? they'll be able to check it out in about 2 minutes! Quote
rollazuki Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 very unusual to find a starter solenoid mounted on the starter on a bike. They usually use a remote solenoid under the seat next to the battery and a one way clutch on the starter gear. Quote
softwarez Posted October 24, 2008 Author Posted October 24, 2008 Just took it off and gave it all a clean etc.. put it back together and put it on the bike and well.. It doesn't work at all now, not even when I do the usual 'kick method'. However.. On inspection I could see that the 'cog' was turning.. but didnt seem very powerful..? also, I could hear the cog turning, which I couldn't before..I'm guessing this means a new starter then? Quote
softwarez Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 Had another look at it today. I took out the 'thread' and gave it all a good clean etc. I then cleaned the magnetic coils.. and afew other stuff.. and put it back together.. and woohoo it works now Cheers for all the replies. Quote
Guest Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 could be the bushes in the starter,could be just a poor conection,Me, i would get another starter. (less mesin) Quote
softwarez Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 could be the bushes in the starter,could be just a poor conection,Me, i would get another starter. (less mesin) The bushes were fine I managed to fix it though, cheers for the reply Quote
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