mralex714 Posted October 12, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 12, 2014 I have an 86VR with a 2nd gen starter. Yesterday with no other issues prior to this the starter wouldn't turn. All other electrics work, battery is 12.8v, I jumped the solenoid and checked for voltage at the starter which was 12.2v. Am I missing something or do I just have a bad starter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peder_y2k Posted October 12, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 12, 2014 Did you hear the starter relay 'clicking' when you pressed the start button? -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paysaw Posted October 12, 2014 Share #3 Posted October 12, 2014 A couple of checks: Are you in gear with the kickstand down.? Have you hit the kill switch?Check solenoid connections.Do you lights dim when you hit the starter button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mralex714 Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted October 12, 2014 I used some jumper cable and ran directly from the battery to the starter by-passing the solenoid and nothing, so I'm guessing I have a bad starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peder_y2k Posted October 12, 2014 Share #5 Posted October 12, 2014 It would seem that way that the starter is bad. It is possible the starter innards are just dirty from used brush material deposits blocking current flow, and easily cleaned off with brake cleaner spray after opening the unit. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KISA Posted October 13, 2014 Share #6 Posted October 13, 2014 Also the starter couldn't turn the hot engine. It was necessary to get straight off. A starter new with 4 brushes, the relay new, wires on a starter and mass of huge section. There is a thick layer pad under a stator cap. There were only gears from a starter to an overrunning clutch (Or there are still options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksbike Posted October 13, 2014 Share #7 Posted October 13, 2014 I t:080402gudl_prv:hink I would tap on the starter with a hammer(gently) and have someone else hit the starter button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mralex714 Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted October 13, 2014 I t:080402gudl_prv:hink I would tap on the starter with a hammer(gently) and have someone else hit the starter button. Tried it this morning and no luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted October 13, 2014 Share #9 Posted October 13, 2014 Good ground connection at starter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mralex714 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted October 14, 2014 Good ground connection at starter? Isn't the starter grounded directly to the engine block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted October 14, 2014 Share #11 Posted October 14, 2014 Isn't the starter grounded directly to the engine block? Yes it is. But that connection can get corrosion in it and be making a poor connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksbike Posted October 14, 2014 Share #12 Posted October 14, 2014 Well ,it sounds like it`s time to pull the starter and see what is going on,I had a problem in the past with my Goldwing starters,went through three in 6 months,finally took one apart and found that the brush holder wasn`t riveted tight and whoever rebuilt it didn` t put any lube on the gear reduction bushings,rebuilt it myself and never had another problem,I guess there`s no such thing as quality control anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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