Happy New Year, everyone
Thanks to the great replies I received in my previous problem on my K, that of my radiator fan motor which seized. The tips that helped me in getting it replaced and gives peace of mind this coming summer. I'm hoping to attend the Salem rally in July so maybe I'll be fortunate to run into some of you.
My latest problem is to do with my starter. During the summer, the starter motor seemed to jam and a few raps on it seemed to free it. I read that the likely culprit was the sprag clutch and a couple of doses of rislone may help to counter this stickiness. The problem did not completely go away and the odd time, I would have to free the starter with a few more sharp wraps.
Unfortunately, tonight, the treatment didn't work. When I walked out of work tonight in the pouring near freezing rain of Vancouver, the starter motor may have packed it in. The whirr of the motor seemed a little higher in pitch and after a couple of un-successful attempts, I now get nothing (whirr, whine, belch) nothing when I press the ignition. So my main question is, can I replace part of this starter or must I install a completely new starter? I've watched a helpful Youtube video on replacing the brushes on the starter motor but because I am not as familiar with this topic as most of you, I'm hoping I can read some good replies and tips.
Oh, I was able to get a friend at work to push the bike and successfully bump started the K and got myself home. I now have to decide to bring it into the shop or try to do this fix myself.
Thank you for reading my post.
Sunny
Thanks to the great replies I received in my previous problem on my K, that of my radiator fan motor which seized. The tips that helped me in getting it replaced and gives peace of mind this coming summer. I'm hoping to attend the Salem rally in July so maybe I'll be fortunate to run into some of you.
My latest problem is to do with my starter. During the summer, the starter motor seemed to jam and a few raps on it seemed to free it. I read that the likely culprit was the sprag clutch and a couple of doses of rislone may help to counter this stickiness. The problem did not completely go away and the odd time, I would have to free the starter with a few more sharp wraps.
Unfortunately, tonight, the treatment didn't work. When I walked out of work tonight in the pouring near freezing rain of Vancouver, the starter motor may have packed it in. The whirr of the motor seemed a little higher in pitch and after a couple of un-successful attempts, I now get nothing (whirr, whine, belch) nothing when I press the ignition. So my main question is, can I replace part of this starter or must I install a completely new starter? I've watched a helpful Youtube video on replacing the brushes on the starter motor but because I am not as familiar with this topic as most of you, I'm hoping I can read some good replies and tips.
Oh, I was able to get a friend at work to push the bike and successfully bump started the K and got myself home. I now have to decide to bring it into the shop or try to do this fix myself.
Thank you for reading my post.
Sunny