how difficult is it to service starter motor on a r1150gs 2000 year

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Hi all,

I am occasionally hearing a noise after the engine starts from my starter motor - it does not happen every time but it does happen....which PRESUMABLY means that the starter motor needs servicing/replacing... (unless it is normal for a starter motor to be noisy 1 out of every 5-7 startups). its strong and the start is immediate

1. is it at all possible to know when the motor is nearing the end of its life?:
2. Is it difficult for a ham fisted idiot to remove it from the bike? i have basic tools etc
2. Is there anyone who sells reasonably priced units for replacement? I have researched the guides to strip and maintain and basically I have no hope of doing it myself properly....

many thanks

Reuben
 
Hi all,

I am occasionally hearing a noise after the engine starts from my starter motor - it does not happen every time but it does happen....which PRESUMABLY means that the starter motor needs servicing/replacing... (unless it is normal for a starter motor to be noisy 1 out of every 5-7 startups). its strong and the start is immediate

1. is it at all possible to know when the motor is nearing the end of its life?:
2. Is it difficult for a ham fisted idiot to remove it from the bike? i have basic tools etc
2. Is there anyone who sells reasonably priced units for replacement? I have researched the guides to strip and maintain and basically I have no hope of doing it myself properly....

many thanks

Reuben

excellent thread on it

its easy to remove, 2 x 5mm allen key bolts, one dead easy at side, the other is underneath but visable

undo top lead and solenoid wire

10 minutes would do it
do you want pictures ? I could take some if you wish

I just dismantled mine, easy enough, the spring is cheeky though, watch it

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/207984-Starter-Strip
 
Easy to remove, if it's your first time removing just put a small plastic bag or tape over the live terminal so it doesn't touch anything as it's live, saves having to disconnect the battery.
 
2 torx bolts and a couple of wires (unplug one, unbolt the other iirc). It's really very simple and quick.

Sounds like maybe the bendix /clutch is not disengaging? Clean all the gears with spray brake cleaner, let dry, re-lube. 15min job. Refit.

If you get into it, then loads of info here - I think in the sticky links there is a great write up



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2 torx bolts and a couple of wires (unplug one, unbolt the other iirc). It's really very simple and quick.

Sounds like maybe the bendix /clutch is not disengaging? Clean all the gears with spray brake cleaner, let dry, re-lube. 15min job. Refit.

If you get into it, then loads of info here - I think in the sticky links there is a great write up



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thats encouraging thanks....take this as a sincere question from a newbie...what lubricant would you use? i would think something which does not trap dust/dirt....but what?

R.


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thats encouraging thanks....take this as a sincere question from a newbie...what lubricant would you use? i would think something which does not trap dust/dirt....but what?

R.


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I wouldn't stress too much about it. I went for a light ish bicycle chain oil for the bendix mech - though I'm not completely sure how it behaves with the heat, it was full of graphite so I was happy to use it. For the little planetary gearbox, some general grease should be fine.





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Just to say thank you guys....
jobs done and the starter is much quieter and surprizingly also turns the motor over quicker.....result!!!

R.
 


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