Schurminater
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- Location
- Surrey Hills
So it looks like i have a starter motor issue which seems to be a common trait after looking through the search box.
First thoughts were that it was the battery and though it seemed to be charging OK i had no idea how old it actually was,so this was changed for a newer one with a higher CCA and at least now i could rule that out.
The bike had always started but didn't inspire confidence with a couple of very slow starts,yesterday prior to a ride out I was surprised to see no difference at all with the new battery and with a very slow turnover once again mmmmm :
Anyway a lovely ride out saw me go through the 550 miles on a Jota milestone and we stopped for coffee.
Coffee finished, back on the bike and there was nothing........Oh dear this is going to be embarrassing with a watching crowd. ???
Luckily after some trick moves ie into gear move a tad and back into neutral the starter found its place and just managed to start her up.phew!! that was close........and back home safely.
Today i had a look inside the starter and apart from the dust and dirt I found one of the brushes was at 90 degrees to where it should be, so obviously a loose rivet on the brush holder, yes its a BOSCH.
So at least now i hope to have found my slow starting issue,I will be sending it off to the auto electricians for an overhaul this week and will report back on its return.
First thoughts were that it was the battery and though it seemed to be charging OK i had no idea how old it actually was,so this was changed for a newer one with a higher CCA and at least now i could rule that out.
The bike had always started but didn't inspire confidence with a couple of very slow starts,yesterday prior to a ride out I was surprised to see no difference at all with the new battery and with a very slow turnover once again mmmmm :
Anyway a lovely ride out saw me go through the 550 miles on a Jota milestone and we stopped for coffee.
Coffee finished, back on the bike and there was nothing........Oh dear this is going to be embarrassing with a watching crowd. ???
Luckily after some trick moves ie into gear move a tad and back into neutral the starter found its place and just managed to start her up.phew!! that was close........and back home safely.
Today i had a look inside the starter and apart from the dust and dirt I found one of the brushes was at 90 degrees to where it should be, so obviously a loose rivet on the brush holder, yes its a BOSCH.
So at least now i hope to have found my slow starting issue,I will be sending it off to the auto electricians for an overhaul this week and will report back on its return.
