FJR1300 Slow Start Diagnosis and Replacement Fix DIY

[@kriskahn5954]

Been struggling with a bad starter for two years. This fixed it. Thanks

[@springbokstrydom9031]

Glad I could help friend!

[@JoshBelowKnee]

Thanks mate! Took my 2005 FJR apart twice. The first time I tried to clean the original starter (which I must've messed up to my dismay). Second time with a $75 eBay starter. Seems to have solved my issue of slow hot starts (I also bought a battery just in case but looks like I won't need it). Took me about 2.5-3 hours to do. FYI to others doing this: You don't have to disconnect the coolant lines to access the bolts on the starter. Might have to remove the throttle cables from the guide and the idle set screw line to move the whole throttle rack over though. Thanks again! (Do you have a Paypal Springbok? I'd like to send ya $10 for lunch if ya want it. Probably would have taken it to the shop if not for your video)

[@springbokstrydom9031]

Joshua, I’m just glad I can help people out. Don’t worry about buying me lunch but thank you for the gesture. It makes me happy that I can help.

[@canceled1111]

Thank you for this video, it was a huge help while replacing my starter.

[@brianposchmann1308]

I was going to try to do this myself but I think my mechanic is going to get this job. Great video though thanks

[@maxgracefjr]

Bracket: Is that a homemade bracket at 0:02sec?

[@shaughanask571]

Thanks so much mate. It amazes why they hide things like they do when they will need maintenance at some stage.

[@superbullytje]

They don't "hide stuff". The starter has to come in that position due to engine design and then of course they have to design the other stuff around it. Its unavoidable due to the need to fit everything in on a motorcycle. Sure they design in better accessibility on consumables where they can (air filter is pretty easy to get to etc) but a starter motor is not changed very often hence why it is where it is ;)

[@stevesmith756]

Had same issue with my 07. It was a dying battery. New one now no issues.

[@mrw6441]

Thanks for the video, made it much easier to replace my starter, really appreciate it.

[@barrywolf7541]

I'm having the same issue. Looking at just dismantling the starter to see the condition and hope it only needs cleaning or worst case scenario new brushes for $100, they want $350 for OEM starter here in Canada. How hard was it to reinstall the throttle body to the main motor and the air box back to the throttle body? Looks like it may be a pain to try to put the joint clamps back on! Thank you for this BTW!😁 UPDATE! Just finished taking the starter out, testing with a volt meter, cleaning it thoroughly, checking the brushes, within speck, did not need a rebuild. Put everything back together, let it idle until fan kicked on. Turned it off and back on 3 times while fan was on, NO ISSUES so far. Couldn't take it out for a ride due to heavy rain today. I hope this solved the hard start up when hot problem! I was starting to avoid trips which required a couple stops in case it wouldn't start. Took a whole afternoon. To make things easier when reinstalling the throttle body, dip you finger in engine oil and just put a slight coating on the inside the rubber throttle body joint where it will slide on the engine. It will help a lot!

[@brendanreitz1073]

Never Heard of DB Electrical but looks like a good source for a rebuilt starter at a very reasonable price. My '05 did the same as yours but a new battery fixed that. However, I do see replacing the starter in the future and now I have a source besides new/OEM for $300++. Thanks!

[@mrthomasburns1]

Thank you for the video its perfectly done.Thank you again I have being putting this off a long time. 😊 😊 if your ever in 🇮🇪 I be happy to buy you a beer 🍺 🍻 🍺

[@springbokstrydom9031]

Thanks mate! Im always down for a beer! Glad I could help

[@FJRDavid]

Nice video mate, I don't have this problem on my bike but if so I know how to do it and would be confident to do it myself because of your video:)

[@mymuzikzlife]

Thank you so much for your help !! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SusanWillan]

Im having trouble with my 06 FJR the windscreen won't move the blinkers stay on but flash very dull when turned no headlights high beam light is on the bike is still running ATM do you have any idea to what the problem might be another YT video maker had the same problem he said something to do with S4 and S6 spider bite can it be fixed somehow

[@absoluteqw]

Thank you so much very appreciated 👍

[@kennethemichael]

I don't know if he mentioned this but disconnect that negative battery cable first thing. Great video though.

[@kenroberts79]

I'm working on a 2007 replacing starter

[@majbach1968]

I don't know where you live but I definitely owe you a beer and wings for this.

[@springbokstrydom9031]

Haha! Glad I could help!

[@Freeflight808JD]

Hey. We have the same issue I posted also in my KZbin channel I have a suspect that is the starter not good anymore because when we "push start"it it will run the bike did you change anything besides a starter??

[@Freeflight808JD]

Please help😢 before I take to the mechanic

[@kenroberts79]

having trouble with electrical connectors

[@Ezz565]

Thank you for a great video, I presume that the starter is a Chinese aftermarket brand which I’m thinking of buying one now, but I thought I’d ask someone who bought one and used it. How is it? Still functioning as it should? Is it worth buying? Grateful for your help. Best regards

[@springbokstrydom9031]

My advice, buy OEM instead. I’m learning now that these starters fail after a season

[@Ezz565]

@@springbokstrydom9031 grateful for the advice. Thank you

[@roylovitt]

Great video. Thank you!

[@springbokstrydom9031]

Thank you!

[@christiancaron2202]

Hello! can I ask you what year is your bike because I have to do the same on mine which is a 2003, thanks in advance

[@springbokstrydom9031]

Hi Christian. This is a 2005. Good luck!

[@roysmith8571]

Wow! Awesome!! Thankyou!!!!

[@jimmarosvari2385]

I agree, great video and now my FJR1300 starts whenever I need it to.

[@crewdriver35]

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