A basic video on how to rebuild a common starter motor for a motorcycle, ATV, watercraft or snowmobile. You can order starter motor rebuild kits and brush plate assembly kits directly from www.ricksmotorsportelectrics.com
Nice, simple, straight forward explanation without a bunch of drama or whoopee stuff. Obviously done by a guy that has been around the block with these things a time or two and NOT some "keyboard kommando". Thanks, Rick!
For all these years I thought only wizards and generations of eltro craftsman were allowed to open starters. Now that auto eletro shops are almost a thing of the past this information is "priceless" Thank You
Thank you so much for this video. Now I know the right way to put the brushes in. I have always put the brushes in the the sring applying pressure. Your way will make it so much easier.
Excellent. Thank you! Only edit I might suggest is to show how to test for shorts, continuity etc. prior to the rebuild to ensure everything is useable.
Thanks! After extensive searching for a new starter motor for my 1978 generac generator without finding one, I decided to try refurbish the bad one, and it worked! Took it out, put neg to post, pos to body, didn't move. Refurbished, did same test, and success! Thanks again.
Shit! I can't believe how simple that rebuild went. I think I will rebuild my own starter(s) instead of replacing them, just because they stopped working. Thank you very much Rick, from Rick's Motorsport Electrics. I appreciate you making this video and sharing it.
Very Informative. If it wasn't for this video, I would have spent $200 on a new starter for my bike. Thanks to you, I had the courage to do this myself! Total investment: $33
Great! Straight job!. I get short circuit when I push the starter button. How you check if everything is ok and something is not touching where it shouldn't ?
a very clear explanation , but in my case the magnets were loose and could see that two of them attract and those same repel with the other two , so intercale four , so that I face each out otherwise , ie N and S. but the engine does not work. with a tester I see as the impedance varies in the positive and negative terminals of motor turning it by hand , so q I think that the electric part is fine, and I'm doubt magnets position, it is not easy unstick can you help me
Is it normal that the commutator is so thin? Mine is a bit thicker but it's also worn in a concave pattern. I have a lathe and was planning on cutting it down flat, but was worried it was gonna be too thin. Now that I see yours I think I'll go ahead with it. But is it normal that they're this thin or is that worn out too much?
Great Video, having issues with my starter motor on outboard tried turning the engine over for too long and it stopped working. Body of the starter was really hot so think I might have cooked it. Any ideas what is likely to have happened? thanks
starter would not turn over. Tore it apart, tested the armature and it was fine, cleaned the commutator and sanded the brushes, works fine. Thanks for the video.
Great video. I have a SM-8227 starter from a Suzuki GR650 motorcycle, identical to the one in your video. When i disassembled it, a tiny 5mm rubber 'O' ring was loose inside. Anyone know where the tiny 'O' goes? The kits from Amazon have that tiny 'O' ring included too, so must go somewhere ??
Is a motorcycle start fully engaged to the flywheel's teeth 100% time? i mean, a car's starter has mechanism to "push the gear out to engage to the flywheel", but a motorcycle's starter does not have those. Thanks!
Hey rick I hope yo can help me. I have a '83 V65 magna and the polarity seems to have reversed and instead of counter clockwise, its now clockwise. How can I reverse the polarity? Can I switch the caps so it goes in the correct direction? The starter motor is strong but the bike did sit for 12 years before I purchased it.
I HAVE ONE FROM A ATV BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IT ARKS I WANT TO REBUILD IT IT SEEMS I VERY GOOD CONDITIONS INSIDE BUT SEEMS LIKE IT IS SHORTED HOW CAN I FIND THE PROBLEM I HOMED IT AND RESULTS LIKE 00.5 LIKE IF ILL BE TOUCHING THE CASE ONLY
Its a Kawazaki Z440 year 1983, need new brush. there are two Nort and two South, here in my country they not sell a new plate, I think I need to find somewere the brush with the same size and made the adaptation...
I have a 82 honda cm250 starter doesn't work. I know the solenoid works. But can't get starter off because of exhaust is in the way. Can't get last bolt off. Then they make bolt way too long. If brushes were replaced would it fix problem?
We do not reglue/repair the magnets inside the starter motor. Unfortunately we'd recommend replacing the whole starter. We sell a brand new one of the 2008-2012 models: ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/New-Yamaha-Starter-Motor-61_417
Thanks for your message I have bought from you some parts already All excellent quality This magnetos, I just bought a good super glue and put then back and it is working so far, so good!
Hi I got problem with my starter motor for Honda vtr1000 I assembled it with brand new brushes and brush plate. Cleaned commutator area. There is not continuity between commutator and shaft. And is continuity between each all segments of commutator. So all is fine as should be according to manual. I got heavy sparking when going after connect battery ,shaft not moving. I checked this with second spare armature and is exactly this same problem. I tested any leaking to ground between positive brushes to housing or to shaft -no evidence of leaking on multimeter. What can be reason ? Is possible problem with armature but what sort? As I said tested leaking on commutator between it and shaft I even use other spare armature and tested it -all fine ,what can be reason of this heavy sparkling and not rotate of shaft?
Hi Peter, Heavy sparking is indicative of a dead short. However, it is extremely difficult to diagnose this sort of problem over a message board. If you send us the starter motor we'd be happy to take it to the shop and diagnose it.
Lol the manufacturer says "do not use Emory cloth or sandpaper on the commutator, I used some 800 grit then 2000grit and works like new now. Seems they just want you to buy a new OEM one
If it's been put back together already and is not running correctly, then yes the polarity could be off. Many starters do have alignment marks on them from the manufacturer and/or alignment tabs between the body and brush plates that can also be used. We recommend putting unique marks on both ends before opening an unfamiliar starter to be on the safe side.
@@RicksElectrics Yep found it, had to get it cleand up really good to see it first however I can tell just by looking at it it will need new brushes. But I would like to a big thank you for responding. I have been going through a rough time here in my home town dealing with trying to parts from my local shops. They say one thing but I never hear back from them, I try calling back and its always a voicemail. I like to do it person so I know what I'm dealing with but, that's what I'm working with here. I take my chances on-line 🤬
You can get new quality alternator & starter motors parts at saverepair.com. Enter you part serial number and it will bring up all parts that are suitable for it.
@@GREENTHUNDER0 what bike do you have? Most are "keyed" so that the magnets properly align with the orientation of the brush plate (so you wouldn't need the sharpie as Tim says). Many starters also have stamped in hashmark alignment marks but not all of them.
