K31977 starter motor

[paul G]

Hi,
         Are the starter motors on the 550 range the same.
I have a problem when starting the bike, it sounds as though some of the teeth are stripped loud grating noise.
Checked the teeth on the starter and the starter gear reduction through the starter motor hole.
All looks ok so just wondering if they are all the same, I fear they are !

Thanks

[mickwinf]

Hi Paul the starter motors should be quiet, it could be the starter clutch, parts are available from D Silvers

[paul G]

Mick,
Does this mean a full strip down ?

Regards

[mickwinf]

not sure I have never had to do it. Oddjob or Bryan will know.

[Bryanj]

To rebuild the starter clutch you need the bottom crankcase off and primary shaft out, all the 500/550 parts are the same.

the 500/550 are normaly very reliable on the starter clutch unless stood with grubby, sludgy oil for a very long time. If rebuild is necessary you need 3 off each roller, springs and spring caps

[mickwinf]

 http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=122084.0#lastPost   this guy says you can do this job without taking engine out, worth checking out.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=122084.0#lastPost

[paul G]

Mick,

Thanks for the effort and help, that is exactly how it sounds.
Will give it a go when I get the parts.

Regards,

[paul G]

Mickwinf,

That link is brilliant, did it today.
Starter cluch repaired without breaking the engine, the link is spot on and easy to follow.
Thanks for your help.

[mickwinf]

That's good news, saves a big strip down!