04 - 06 R1 Starter replacement

Made this video changing a starter on a R1 2004-2006 models to help others change there own if wanting to know how. Feel free to ask any questions on the comment section or share any other ways or tips you have 😊. Enjoy the video and subscribe if you haven't already to show your support, God bless!
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[@markreed2864]

Great video! Could not have done it without this video. Went exactly like you said. Thank you!

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Glad it helped you brother 🙂👍!

[@kennethwayne2827]

Excellent Job on the video, very clear and straightforward, Extremely Helpful! THANKS !!!

[@theresahusk9215]

I didnt even need to change my starter but you did such a wonderful job walking through the process I couldn't stop watching til the end. I hope you keep making videos like this because you are a pro. Awesome camera work and attention to detail. I hope im able to use one of your videos on my bike projects in the future. Thank you and keep up the hard work🤙

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Thanks for the support! 😁👍

[@meathead4574]

Wonderful job champ🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@bweston2940]

Man, that's exactly what I needed to see. Thanks for doing this.

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Glad it helped you brother!

[@saltnsunshine9127]

My starter died today and ive been GP starting it all afternoon- I heard that this was a painful job but this video really made it seem not as bad. Thank you for this- I feel a bit better ordering a new starter to get my baby going again like she deserves

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Glad it helps 😊👍

[@fcampojr]

Thanks for this. My starter had been giving trouble for a while now, and I just didn't want to go through the trouble. Thanks to your video, I got it done!

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Glad to hear that brother!

[@kobiasnova2964]

Best guide online. I follow exactly what u did and managed to change my r1 starter. Thanks ❤

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Glad it helped 🙂👍!

[@adrianochoa2717]

Thanks for the video bro. Swapped the starter last night on my 06 R1. Your video was clutch!!

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Glad it helped you bro!

[@christophbrylka6228]

Thanks. Helped me a lot.

[@mr.deagleson6085]

nice and right to the point.

[@poitka8031]

Amazing video. Thank you!

[@derekwallace7544]

Awesome tutorial, just saved me a shop bill. Thank you!

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Glad it helped you brother!

[@aaronthemartialmechanic893]

Great video bro very informative

[@juangarcia-ym9jf]

Thanks for the video Looks like I'm gonna need it . I replace the starter relay but still having problems when starting bike got new yuasa battery so for sure starter next. God bless all of you.

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Hope it helps you brother!

[@mykharris007]

Shit was perfect bro. I like how you keep it clear and simple.

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Thanks brother 😊👍

[@kevinpeterson4098]

Wow! That was crazy full of stuff! I think my 2006 gsxr 750 is way easier to work on compared with this r1. Good job!

[@rran5362]

Thanks for the vidéo you help me. Hello from Morocco

[@davidsouza9563]

Just replaced my 04 r1 starter today after watching this video. Very informative. Cable reconnect I believe was the difficult part. Anyway it was the starter failing on hot starts, it starts perfectly now. Ty for the vid👍

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Glad it helped you bro!

[@rideordie2736]

Does it start up perfect after riding along period of time?

[@SUPSGARAGE]

@@rideordie2736 before or after I replaced the starter?

[@rideordie2736]

@@SUPSGARAGE after you pit new stater any more hard starts after riding hot?

[@SUPSGARAGE]

@@rideordie2736 nop, started right up after install every time.

[@tonyoconnell886]

Great vid - nice not to have to see you undoing every bolt and screw just cutting to the chase - good job mate

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Thanks for the support 😊👍!

[@meathead4574]

Great. Job. (((( CHAMP!!))))🤳🤳🤳🔊🔊🔊🔊🤝

[@lBuscadorl]

Awesome video and so helpful. After 5 hours of high concentration and scratching my hands, I saw the difference in the starters. How did you solve the difference in the power connectors? Do they have the same cross section in your video?

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Thanks brother! and if I remember correctly all I did was drill the whole on the connector a little bigger for the new bolt to work, hope that helps!

[@fcampojr]

I drilled the hole 1/32 of an inch bigger also, then it fit right on.

[@rideordie2736]

Did that actually fix the problem and for how long

[@IAmRootGarage]

So I am doing this per your video (thanks by the way) Mine is a 50th Anniversary. I am not sure if that is the difference, but mine has a mat that covers underneath the throttle body and the starter. I don't think I can get the starter out from underneath it. It looks like to remove it i need to remove the intake boots. I really don't want to. Did yours have a mat and you took it out? what if I cut a section out of it over the starter? Yours doesn't have one at all and I can't really see what it does other than maybe keep it clean above the starter. Any advice would be great.

[@SUPSGARAGE]

no u should not have to remove ur boots the material is a bit stretchy and should give you enough space to remove the starter

[@valeck251]

Other than the starter leaking oil in that area what else should be replaced while in there? Thank you

[@SUPSGARAGE]

really just the gasket on the starter

[@chrismills8703]

What size allen for the bolts holding down the throttle body? I need to buy an extension

[@SUPSGARAGE]

sorry brother I'm not gonna remember that one 😔

[@Camry056]

👌

[@frankiemarchese2978]

This is great. Just picked up an 05 r1 with 20k miles for 900$. The owner told me it needs a battery, I hear a click when I go to start it from the relay. I have a new battery and it still clicks. I just bought a starter relay to if it thats the problem. If thats not it maybe ill try a new starter motor. Any idea of what you think the problem could be? Thanks! Great vid

[@SUPSGARAGE]

You can connect power straight to the starter and if it still just clicks, then the starter needs to be replace brother

[@frankiemarchese2978]

Thank you. Ugh, it’s probably the starter. I cant see it being the relay but I will find out tomorrow 🤞🏻

[@chrismills8703]

Replaced the starter now I have code 12 crankshaft position sensor, any idea? Bike cranks but will not start. I tried bridging the starter solenoid with a set if pliers and it still wont start

[@SUPSGARAGE]

send me a message on instagram sups_garage

[@IAmRootGarage]

I have the same bike but the 50th anniversary. Can you tell me where you bought your starter from? Brand name? Thank you

[@SUPSGARAGE]

This one was the exact one I got brother, hope this helps! www.ebay.com/itm/184236333062?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=i-44TBP1Sx6&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=wqXmaV60S3O&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@jodashgovender1798]

I followed your instructions exactly, my stater spins but the engine does not turn, can you help me please

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Dm on instagram sups_garage

[@glendaleaz1593]

When do starters go bad? Milage

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Can't't really say brother, I would say it goes more by usage then miles

[@bullinapeamurica5940]

Question I have a 06 r1 the battery drains while I'm idling rectifier stator and flywheel are new and recently my bike will not start even if I jump it from a car it slowly cranks until the battery dies and starts to click battery passed a load test and I'm sure if I ran it down the street to roll start it'd fire right up Could my starter brushes have went bad and caused a parisitic drain? Replaced the whole charging system I don't see what else it could be

[@bullinapeamurica5940]

Also it's charging fine I get 13+volts at 5k rpms but if I let off it'll drop to 12 and slowly drain until the dash starts flickering

[@SUPSGARAGE]

@@bullinapeamurica5940 This has happened to me before but my mistake was going after market on the rectifier and stator, since then I only use OEM parts. What brand are yours? Also did you check if your magneto was damage when you replace your stator?

[@bullinapeamurica5940]

@@SUPSGARAGE the stator is oem rectifier is ricks motorsports but it acts the same way with my OEM rect. the magneto (I called it the flywheel) is from RMstator, my magnets exploded so I had to change it out.

[@bullinapeamurica5940]

@@SUPSGARAGE I just got my starter brushes in the mail today so tomorrow I'm gonna try to take the starter out, I'm just gonna remove a couple hoses to try and get to it because I don't wanna take out the throttlebody lol.

[@SUPSGARAGE]

i dont think you can avoid removing the throttle bodies lol. One more question, what kind of battery did u get?

[@dsautorepair6856]

What brand did you use

[@SUPSGARAGE]

I bought it through ebay brother this should be the exact one if I remember correctly hope this helps! www.ebay.com/itm/184236333062?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=i-44TBP1Sx6&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=wqXmaV60S3O&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@branko917]

I need some advice regarding to my 2004 R1, i service the bike myself, bought it 6 months ago, before 1500km (now 45200km) changed oil and filter, spark plugs, coolant, repaired starter motor (new brushes), adjusted TB intake vacuum. Engine runs smooth and pulls strong without any hickups, starts cold and hot (100 degC or higher) without problems. The problem is, when i start the bike and take it to warm at working temperature and higher (ride it or not), fans kicks in and out i shut it down and start instantly without any issue.The problem starts when engine cooled down a little (70 deg C or so, resting for 45 min) it wont start at once, starter motor is cranking with normal speed but it takes 3-5 seconds or more to turn off the fuel light and start the engine. I dont know what to do, it is a minor but annoying problem and i cant solve it. Other than that bike is running smooth, pulls strong, fuel consumption is normal, no abnormal mechanical noises from engine.

[@SUPSGARAGE]

So basically after riding it, parking it for 45 min or so and then trying to turn it on it again you have to hold the starter button longer then usual to start? is that correct?

[@jj-yw1or]

@@SUPSGARAGE Yes, that's what happens, i forgot to say that i recently repaired starter motor, cleaned it and changed brushes, so now it works like new. When i start it cold, warm it to temp when fans kicks in and out then shut it down an let it cool down for 45 min or so (no riding) i have the same problem.Alternator charging voltage is within limits an primary TPS is changed (factory recall). I recently adjust TB intake vacuum. You video about starter motor change helped me a lot. Thanks in advance.

[@SUPSGARAGE]

@@jj-yw1or By the sounds of the issues yall are having sounds like yall might be due for a valve job have yall done it yet?

[@branko917]

@@SUPSGARAGE Previous owner told me that the valve clearance check was done on 40000 km. But you know how people is, so i think that i will check it again, it's gona be pain in the ass.

[@SUPSGARAGE]

Im willing to bet thats gonna be your issue brother it not to bad of a job just got to know what your doing lol

[@jamesw2100]

I followed this step by step to replace my starter and now my bike Is revving to 2000 RPMs and I have adjusted the idle screw all the way back and it still wants to rev high

[@SUPSGARAGE]

sounds like u forgot to plug something in more then likely the a vacuum line check off of them especially the little one also b sure you put back on the throttle seals correct from bothe the engine side and throttle body side

[@jamesw2100]

@@SUPSGARAGE I have twice…do you think it the TPS sensor

[@SUPSGARAGE]

@@jamesw2100 is it loose or anything? you should have had to touch that one did u? also you throttle isn't to tight or getting stuck right?

[@frankiemarchese2978]

Hey man! Commenting again because I came Across another issue with my 2005 r1. I purchased a new battery and starter relay and im still getting a click when pressing the start button. The bike is in neutral but the green light for neutral isnt on, I think thats why its not cranking. My neutral safety switch looks very rusted so I purchased another one for about $10. I’m hoping that fixes it, any other ideas of why the Neutral light wont turn on? Thanks! I just want to hear this thing run haha

[@SUPSGARAGE]

sounds like the neutral switch is stuck or just bad what u can do if you wanna see if thats the issue is (make sure the bike is in neutrel) just ground the wire that connects to your neutral switch and see then if the bike turns on then if it still does not ur problem is else where brother

[@frankiemarchese2978]

I truthfully dont even know how to ground the wire, im terrible with electrical work. Do I just attach a seperate wire from the neutral switch to the negative terminal on the battery? Theres only one wire on my neutral safety swtch its baby blue i think. Thanks!

[@SUPSGARAGE]

@@frankiemarchese2978 all good bro lol just disconnect the blue wire and attach a wire in it and just have the other end of the wire touch any metal on the bike (make sure its not a painted spot) to ground it out. You will know you've grounded it correctly if your green neutral light comes on your dash n then just start the bike

[@frankiemarchese2978]

Thank you!

[@frankiemarchese2978]

Okay so I did what you said and got the green neutral light on. But I still get a clicking sound near the relay. Do you think it’s possible it needs a new starter motor?

[@OmarBirjas]

Im having this issue right now. However, I asked for a second opinion and guy is telling me either rectifier/regulator and/or stator/generator. Symptoms are bike wont start, will bump start, jumping the starter solenoid will not start the bike, the cluster blacks out when I try to start it. Starter sounds normal but very very weak (like bad battery weak), no clicking from starter relay. What I did to test: -tested the battery, got a new one from 12.6 to 8.4 under load -tested starter solenoid, operational -starter relay works How can I test the starter to see if it works properly and how do I know if its the starter or the other issues that the mechanic mentioned. NOTE: After a while of trying to start the bike, the red line going to the starter solenoid is hot to the touch....which makes me think it might be what the mechanic said it was. Any help is appreciated.

[@SUPSGARAGE]

You got Instagram? if you do, message me Sups_garage

[@connorzach81]

what ever was it i have the same problem

[@SUPSGARAGE]

if you bypass the starter solenoid n the starter does not turn over ur starter has failed and needs to be replaced brother

[@OmarBirjas]

@@connorzach81 try bump starting it. if ur bike starts after bump starting and the voltage across the battery is 13-14v then its not the charging system. it was the starter for me. after replacing it it started right up.

[@Mark-oh1zc]

I just did this but the trouble shooting took me longer than I’d like to admit. I tried cranking it for like a week without any luck. Just replaced the starter and it cranks great! It just doesn’t start now. Any ideas?

[@SUPSGARAGE]

u got everything connected on the bottom of the tank? (fuel lines and the 2 connections on the bottom of the tank)

[@Mark-oh1zc]

@@SUPSGARAGE yes I made sure

[@SUPSGARAGE]

@@Mark-oh1zc And there is no check engine light on?

[@Mark-oh1zc]

@@SUPSGARAGE nope

[@SUPSGARAGE]

@Mark dumb question but is ur battery fully charged? and can u hear the fuel pump come on?

[@ArmFlabMan]

I replaced my starter exactly like this and now when i try to start my R1 it just makes a clicking sound :( My battery is also new so i know there isn't anything wrong with it.

[@SUPSGARAGE]

U made sure that ur battery terminals are clean and tight brother?

[@ArmFlabMan]

@@SUPSGARAGE yeah I think I'm just gonna take it somewhere

[@SUPSGARAGE]

@@ArmFlabMan sorry to hear that brother 😔 sounds like a simple issue