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Post by tyer0667 on May 16, 2012 18:46:17 GMT
just a follow up on earlier post, i have been told that it might be worth taking the starter off the bike and strip it down and clean it just wondering how easy this job is and what to look out for.
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Post by bobh on May 17, 2012 20:58:23 GMT
It's a doddle. Useful to have a 1/4" drive socket set, though, to get at some of the little bolt heads.
The brushes wear, so make sure they still have enough length for the springs to be able to keep them in good contact with the commutator.
Clean the commutator with e.g. brake cleaner solvent.
Check the bearings for play (unlikely).
That's about it, I think.
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Post by CD on May 18, 2012 8:43:27 GMT
Also check the solenoid wiring for corrosion.
This should be a sticky its such a common problem.
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Post by tyer0667 on May 27, 2012 19:51:52 GMT
sorted it, tried getting starter off of bike but could not pull it off i could only move it about half inch or so, so i put it back on bike and ever since i have done it it has started on the button all the time, ,,,,,thanks for your help all,,,,,,,
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Post by showaddydadito on May 30, 2012 7:52:39 GMT
In future there might come a time when you really do need to get the starter off - here's a couple of tips from experience.
On my 96 D6 when I have removed the starter there is a point about half an inch out where it seems to stick quite hard - I gave it a bit of a wiggle and tried GENTLY levering between the motor case and the engine (in a position which wouldn't risk damaging any seals or critical surfaces) and suddenly it comes out. Don't be afraid to pull quite hard - so long as you've disconnected the wires there's nothing that you'll break or damage pulling by hand. There are two things catching - one is getting part of the motor case past a bit of the engine, and the other is the tight O-ring where it seals round the end that goes into the engine. When you put it back, you need to get it lined up correctly and give it quite a significant shove to get the O-ring in. It seats nicely and you'll be able to tell when it is in correctly.
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