A basic video on how to rebuild a common starter motor for a motorcycle, ATV, watercraft or snowmobile. You can order starter motor rebuild kits and brush plate assembly kits directly from www.ricksmotorsportelectrics.com
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@magicconfetti8 жыл бұрын
legend.. straight forward and clean.. no crapping on about anything.. just down to business. thanks. ill do that tomorrow.
@donjohnson86499 жыл бұрын
Nice, simple, straight forward explanation without a bunch of drama or whoopee stuff. Obviously done by a guy that has been around the block with these things a time or two and NOT some "keyboard kommando". Thanks, Rick!
@capedoryus10 жыл бұрын
For all these years I thought only wizards and generations of eltro craftsman were allowed to open starters. Now that auto eletro shops are almost a thing of the past this information is "priceless" Thank You
@WMDTVIDS3 жыл бұрын
outstanding video! Clear, direct and to the point. It removes worry about rebuilding my starter when the time comes
@MrDalegray Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. Now I know the right way to put the brushes in. I have always put the brushes in the the sring applying pressure. Your way will make it so much easier.
@wirehairs10 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you! Only edit I might suggest is to show how to test for shorts, continuity etc. prior to the rebuild to ensure everything is useable.
@tomscyclerecycling82425 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done Rick. Thanks for doing this excellent video.
@luckydog95009 жыл бұрын
Thanks you for the great video. I was needing the trick for getting the brush plate over the armature. I tried a sleeve, but your method looks easier.
@Gtownwestldn6 жыл бұрын
best starter motor video on yt, simple and straight to the point, thank you very much sir
@CherylHartley309 жыл бұрын
Thanks! After extensive searching for a new starter motor for my 1978 generac generator without finding one, I decided to try refurbish the bad one, and it worked! Took it out, put neg to post, pos to body, didn't move. Refurbished, did same test, and success! Thanks again.
@motorcyclemisadventures75423 жыл бұрын
I like the way you did this this video. Everything was to the point. Thank you!
@bradyrather460610 жыл бұрын
Very Informative. If it wasn't for this video, I would have spent $200 on a new starter for my bike. Thanks to you, I had the courage to do this myself! Total investment: $33
@vinnyvdalidemonet85276 жыл бұрын
Shit! I can't believe how simple that rebuild went. I think I will rebuild my own starter(s) instead of replacing them, just because they stopped working. Thank you very much Rick, from Rick's Motorsport Electrics. I appreciate you making this video and sharing it.
@lessaunders25536 жыл бұрын
Hi, just about to rebuild the starter for my Suzuki GR650X, great video
@daniloalmazan57869 жыл бұрын
thanks for your video it helps a lot to understand whats inside the starter motor.God bless
@stevencurrie81718 жыл бұрын
check bushings for play,clean groves on commutator
@RicksElectrics11 жыл бұрын
Glad to help guys!
@mariusm518710 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Detailed and clear. Well done
@markvisser35846 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thanks for showing. Much appreciated.
@heartsf10 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rick, that is really helpful!
@auto5man Жыл бұрын
wow, awesome how to video!
@frankt27467 жыл бұрын
starter would not turn over. Tore it apart, tested the armature and it was fine, cleaned the commutator and sanded the brushes, works fine. Thanks for the video.
@tbender411 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, very detailed.
@ironhorse2205 жыл бұрын
Very informative video great job
@ihatnecksered10 жыл бұрын
It drives an intermediate gear which has a centrifugal clutch that 'free wheels' once the engine is spinning.
@4hool6 жыл бұрын
Big Thanks!
@MrDeancoote7 жыл бұрын
A great help thanks.
@RicksElectrics11 жыл бұрын
We use a commercial parts cleaner to clean all of our materials, blow it dry and let it sit over night.
@MrKatana0710 жыл бұрын
outstanding video, thank's
@apodarthoaailsa12669 жыл бұрын
wow! its awesome... will give a try
@andrewrich40466 жыл бұрын
Very helpful .thanks
@triverman9 жыл бұрын
great video,
@arvindiokno5337 жыл бұрын
Helpful video!
@cbcslk7 жыл бұрын
great video.Thanks
@BAHRAMCR11 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great video. I may need a starter for a zx6 1993 e1.
@NikosKorakakis3 жыл бұрын
Great! Straight job!. I get short circuit when I push the starter button. How you check if everything is ok and something is not touching where it shouldn't ?
@IsdalMan Жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a SM-8227 starter from a Suzuki GR650 motorcycle, identical to the one in your video. When i disassembled it, a tiny 5mm rubber 'O' ring was loose inside. Anyone know where the tiny 'O' goes? The kits from Amazon have that tiny 'O' ring included too, so must go somewhere ??
@TheNatesworship11 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks!
@WestronicsIrl7 жыл бұрын
You can get new quality alternator & starter motors parts at saverepair.com. Enter you part serial number and it will bring up all parts that are suitable for it.
@neilwilliams58147 жыл бұрын
Is this possible with a starter on a 2006 Impala LT 3.9 automatic or, is it different? Awesome video. Thanks a lot.
@GREENTHUNDER04 жыл бұрын
What happens if I forgot to put the marks on the case when I took it apart?
@RicksElectrics4 жыл бұрын
Andre Rivera we can fix it for you if you send it to us. Should only be a minimal fee.
@tomcollins17654 жыл бұрын
Andre Rivera Nothing. Fit it back together with a little patience until the screws align on both sides and everything is set nicely. Hold the Sharpie.
@GREENTHUNDER04 жыл бұрын
Tom Collins what do you mean when you say align? What is the actual purpose of putting sharpie marks on the case?
@RicksElectrics4 жыл бұрын
@@GREENTHUNDER0 what bike do you have? Most are "keyed" so that the magnets properly align with the orientation of the brush plate (so you wouldn't need the sharpie as Tim says). Many starters also have stamped in hashmark alignment marks but not all of them.
@GREENTHUNDER04 жыл бұрын
Rick's Motorsport Electrics ahh ok. I have a 4 brush starter for an 85 Yamaha virago xv700n
@gustavoah55408 жыл бұрын
a very clear explanation , but in my case the magnets were loose and could see that two of them attract and those same repel with the other two , so intercale four , so that I face each out otherwise , ie N and S. but the engine does not work. with a tester I see as the impedance varies in the positive and negative terminals of motor turning it by hand , so q I think that the electric part is fine, and I'm doubt magnets position, it is not easy unstick can you help me
@Bnsso7 жыл бұрын
thank-you nice job
@redneckrifles9 жыл бұрын
Great Video, having issues with my starter motor on outboard tried turning the engine over for too long and it stopped working. Body of the starter was really hot so think I might have cooked it. Any ideas what is likely to have happened? thanks
@ImaLoneWolfintheWoods4 жыл бұрын
Lol the manufacturer says "do not use Emory cloth or sandpaper on the commutator, I used some 800 grit then 2000grit and works like new now. Seems they just want you to buy a new OEM one
@altlandf5 жыл бұрын
I have a 82 honda cm250 starter doesn't work. I know the solenoid works. But can't get starter off because of exhaust is in the way. Can't get last bolt off. Then they make bolt way too long. If brushes were replaced would it fix problem?
@RicksElectrics5 жыл бұрын
that could solve the problem, but can't be sure unless you open up the starter motor.
@kentfriesen70184 жыл бұрын
What about the bushings?
@luisdlc217 жыл бұрын
I HAVE ONE FROM A ATV BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IT ARKS I WANT TO REBUILD IT IT SEEMS I VERY GOOD CONDITIONS INSIDE BUT SEEMS LIKE IT IS SHORTED HOW CAN I FIND THE PROBLEM I HOMED IT AND RESULTS LIKE 00.5 LIKE IF ILL BE TOUCHING THE CASE ONLY
@wenbiaoliang10 жыл бұрын
Is a motorcycle start fully engaged to the flywheel's teeth 100% time? i mean, a car's starter has mechanism to "push the gear out to engage to the flywheel", but a motorcycle's starter does not have those. Thanks!
@synxzzz22086 ай бұрын
My service manual makes it known very firmly that "the service motor is unserviceable and MUST be replaced" Can i just ignore this????
@RicksElectrics6 ай бұрын
What is the year/make/model of your machine?
@kenword74477 жыл бұрын
Hey rick I hope yo can help me. I have a '83 V65 magna and the polarity seems to have reversed and instead of counter clockwise, its now clockwise. How can I reverse the polarity? Can I switch the caps so it goes in the correct direction? The starter motor is strong but the bike did sit for 12 years before I purchased it.
@peterb10444 жыл бұрын
Hi I got problem with my starter motor for Honda vtr1000 I assembled it with brand new brushes and brush plate. Cleaned commutator area. There is not continuity between commutator and shaft. And is continuity between each all segments of commutator. So all is fine as should be according to manual. I got heavy sparking when going after connect battery ,shaft not moving. I checked this with second spare armature and is exactly this same problem. I tested any leaking to ground between positive brushes to housing or to shaft -no evidence of leaking on multimeter. What can be reason ? Is possible problem with armature but what sort? As I said tested leaking on commutator between it and shaft I even use other spare armature and tested it -all fine ,what can be reason of this heavy sparkling and not rotate of shaft?
@RicksElectrics4 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, Heavy sparking is indicative of a dead short. However, it is extremely difficult to diagnose this sort of problem over a message board. If you send us the starter motor we'd be happy to take it to the shop and diagnose it.
@r.tillery5755 жыл бұрын
Old post I know, how 'common' is it to not have a removable insulator but rather a fiberglass 'tape' just stuck to the inside of the housing?
@RicksElectrics5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like your starter has been "repaired" before without the proper pieces as that is def. not common.
@Sugarkryptonite7 жыл бұрын
Is it normal that the commutator is so thin? Mine is a bit thicker but it's also worn in a concave pattern. I have a lathe and was planning on cutting it down flat, but was worried it was gonna be too thin. Now that I see yours I think I'll go ahead with it. But is it normal that they're this thin or is that worn out too much?
@WILLY52368 Жыл бұрын
Did I screw up my starter when I unknowingly did not mark it in the beginning stage prior to removal?
@RicksElectrics Жыл бұрын
If it's been put back together already and is not running correctly, then yes the polarity could be off. Many starters do have alignment marks on them from the manufacturer and/or alignment tabs between the body and brush plates that can also be used. We recommend putting unique marks on both ends before opening an unfamiliar starter to be on the safe side.
@WILLY52368 Жыл бұрын
@@RicksElectrics Yep found it, had to get it cleand up really good to see it first however I can tell just by looking at it it will need new brushes. But I would like to a big thank you for responding. I have been going through a rough time here in my home town dealing with trying to parts from my local shops. They say one thing but I never hear back from them, I try calling back and its always a voicemail. I like to do it person so I know what I'm dealing with but, that's what I'm working with here. I take my chances on-line 🤬
@photocowan10 жыл бұрын
mine is swamped in oil??? what seal is leakin help!!
@EstebanViquez6 жыл бұрын
I have a Yamaha XT225 and one of the magnetos came off and I don’t know what kind of glue I should use to get it back and stay in its position 🤔🤔
@RicksElectrics6 жыл бұрын
We do not reglue/repair the magnets inside the starter motor. Unfortunately we'd recommend replacing the whole starter. We sell a brand new one of the 2008-2012 models: ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/New-Yamaha-Starter-Motor-61_417
@EstebanViquez6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your message I have bought from you some parts already All excellent quality This magnetos, I just bought a good super glue and put then back and it is working so far, so good!
@jpoyvilleza8 жыл бұрын
i try to do that..! :-)
@lancelottavola96856 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, nice work,tell me if its to solder new brush or need to buy a new plate with the brush ?
@RicksElectrics6 жыл бұрын
That depends on what your problem is... What year/make/model do you have?
@lancelottavola96856 жыл бұрын
Its a Kawazaki Z440 year 1983, need new brush. there are two Nort and two South, here in my country they not sell a new plate, I think I need to find somewere the brush with the same size and made the adaptation...
@RicksElectrics11 жыл бұрын
We have brand new starter motors for the ZX6E - just head over to our website: ricksmotorsportelectrics. com to order
@miguelcolon89296 жыл бұрын
Where you get the kit from?
@RicksElectrics6 жыл бұрын
We sell brush plate rebuild kits for most bikes/ATV's - what year/make/model do you have?
@skbhartiya51154 жыл бұрын
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@williammcqueen631411 ай бұрын
My starter is spinning backwards😂 tf is happening
@RicksElectrics11 ай бұрын
Did it spin backwards after you "rebuilt" it?
@circusboy902106 жыл бұрын
it would be great if you could learn to pronounce the letter R . what are you japanese or black?