Starter motor overhaul?

[aebbern]

While I have my 1200 in pieces, I though it might be a good time to do some preventative maintenance on my starter.  Other than checking the brushes for wear, what else should I pay attention to on the unit to make it ready for another 25 yrs of service?  It worked great last time I rode the bike (2 yrs ago) - but might as well give it a once over while everything is off the bike.

Thanks,
Andy

PS - I can't believe how quickly and easy it is to strip these bikes down.  What takes me all-day on my KTM twin is done in a couple of hours on the 1200. 

 

[beauchemin]

I took my starter motor to a knowledgeable local automotive electrics shop.  I supplied new brushes.  They dismantled, cleaned, installed brushes, assembled and tested it.  All for $90.  Seemed like a good deal to me.

 

[Paul LeClair]

the main threat to the starter motor isn't the starter motor itself, it is the sprag clutch, which should likely get stripped, cleaned, and new springs and plungers installed....

Paul LeClair

 

[stevepm2011]

Fully agree with Paul!
I found a lot of metallic debris, including fine bits of springs, at the bottom of the Jota's alternator cover.
As it is a series 2, and I recently had to do the RGS sprag clutch, I guess I know what that means...

Steve

 

[nick7]

I had the thing rewound, new bushes too. Then the sprag gave in so replaced all springs weights and holders some of which were breaking up/ seized. All ok now!