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Message started by Moarpower on 10/12/23 at 01:41:09

Title: Starter area rattle
Post by Moarpower on 10/12/23 at 01:41:09

Hey guys. I have already upgraded the starter gear assembly and side cover on my 1987. But After a 45-minute ride, I began hearing some rattling from the starter cover when revving. It sounds like a small part causing the rattle. I made up a new gasket and will open it up tomorrow and dig deeper.
I have also noticed a loud rattle sound that lasts about 2 seconds after I release te starter button each morning when I ride.

Title: Re: Starter area rattle
Post by verslagen1 on 10/12/23 at 06:21:27

How did you do the upgrade?
Stock parts or did you have it machined?

As long as you have have the washers in the right place I don’t know why it would be rattling. The only thing I can think of is that the relay is sticking and the starter is over running.

Title: Re: Starter area rattle
Post by Moarpower on 10/12/23 at 14:24:02

I bought a newer cover and replaced all the gear.s I'll open it up today and report back. I have been making my own gaskets for a while and I wonder if the gasket thickness being off may have contributed.

Title: Re: Starter area rattle
Post by Moarpower on 10/12/23 at 14:26:13

Oh my god. I replaced the stator/generator a few months ago and I forgot to replace the washers on the upgraded gear when I put it back together. That might have caused the issue. Idiot

Title: Re: Starter area rattle
Post by Moarpower on 10/15/23 at 23:01:12

Update. Removed the cover and replaced the 2 shims on the second starter gear. The rattle is gone—hopefully no permanent damage.

One other thing, this bike has always had a little rattle for 1 or 2 seconds after starting in the starter area which is still present. Soes anyone else have this ?