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Message started by Ruttly on 09/19/23 at 12:25:16

Title: Starter rebuild
Post by Ruttly on 09/19/23 at 12:25:16

Ive been seeing starter rebuild kits on eBay. At the $60 mark. I used to rebuild starters , alternators , a/c compressors so it nothing new. I was wondering if anyone has tried one and what the outcome was. It all matters on the quality on the rebuild kit. I have a spare , I want to but a kit , just want some feedback on the quality , good quality parts and a kit that has everything to rebuild/reseal the starter. Thanks for any insight or feedback.

Title: Re: Starter rebuild
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/19/23 at 15:01:51

Since you know your way around starters, have you gone in and inspected it?
Busted magnets isn't unheard of. I've fixed a lawnmower starter but cleaning and using contact cement to get the magnet back to almost one piece.
What is that starter doing?
YaKnow, bench testing with an ammeter and whatever you have to supply it twelve volts.
I Think there is an oring trained at the factory to jump into the void when the starter is pulled away from the engine.

Title: Re: Starter rebuild
Post by Ruttly on 09/19/23 at 18:24:47

Oh the broken magnets , the cause is from some monkey beating on it with a hammer
Seen it once or twice , Bubbles ! ;D

Title: Re: Starter rebuild
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/19/23 at 19:15:02

Wasn't my mower.. I dindu nuffin..

Title: Re: Starter rebuild
Post by Ruttly on 09/19/23 at 21:19:37

Never done a tiny one like a starter in a motorcycle. The only engine part I haven’t rebuilt yet. Project for a rainy day , clean up the spare and try a rebuild kit , shelf it with the other tracker spares.

Title: Re: Starter rebuild
Post by Dave on 09/20/23 at 04:20:29

A few owners have had the magnets come unglued, and the magnet lodged into the armature. I suspect they had bikes that didn't want to start and the owner overheated the starter and loosened the glue.

I have had a few of these apart to clean up and repaint - they come apart and go back together pretty easily. I have never found one that needs new parts - just a good cleaning.

Title: Re: Starter rebuild
Post by Ruttly on 09/20/23 at 08:22:01

Good to know Dave , save me $60 , it definitely needs a cleaning
I was concerned about quality of the kits , some good , some junk
I’ll just tear it down clean it and reassemble , make it look sexy again !