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starter issues

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by RobDrech, Aug 30, 2012.

  1. RobDrech

    RobDrech Member

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    A couple days ago I went to take the bike out of a quick spin and the motor turned over slow and I forgot to charge the battery up. So yesterday, I went to drive it into work and I just got the "click" from the solenoid. I threw it on the charger and took the car.

    When I got home it was charged up. Push the button and nothing but "click". Tonight I put a multimeter on the solenoid and verified that the starter was getting power. I unbolted the starter and turned it by hand to see if it was locked up, it turned fine. I checked to see if the motor locked up, it also was fine.

    I grounded the starter and pushed the button... nothing. I tapped on the case, figuring that it might be a hung brush... nothing. Spun it over by hand again and tried, finally it spun.

    What gives? I don't want to get stuck somewhere, so I want to fix the issue.

    I am assuming that these starters are rebuild-able, correct?

    Thanks guys.
     
    RobDrech, Aug 30, 2012
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    Did you disconnect the battery from the bike before charging ? If not maybe you fried something ? I guess you checked the fuse ? I'm sure brush kits are available here, I have seen used starters too - maybe putting a volt meter on the power going to the starter to check for current when pushing the starter button would be a good idea - if you don't have a volt meter use any 12 volt bulb and attach wires to contact points on socket as a crude tester - who cares if it blows the bulb it will show you if current is running to starter. good luck
     
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    wizard Active Member

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    Yeh, take the starter apart & check / replace the brushes, spray contact cleaner in there until it runs out clear. Clean all the connections, battery, solenoid & ground wires.
     
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    In the meantime, learn how to bump start it, it won't leave you stranded. Been bump starting mine for over a month because of football season and haven't had time to take her apart.
     
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    Rock the bike back and forth in gear...see if the starter is just laying on a bad spot on the armature or something...

    How certain are you this battery isn't toast? That's much more likely...
     
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    Damn...i gotta start reading alla way through before responding [facepalm]
     
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    It appears that the electrical is good... I'm going to rebuild the starter while it's down for the season this winter.

    And the list gets longer... lol.
     
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