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Ok my starter works fine when it is cold but when it heats up it drags bad and sometimes when I go to start the bike I have to lightly tap the side of the starter to get it to work. Can I get it rebuilt or do I have to get a new one.
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It is better to stay silent and be thought a fool, than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt. -
Probably just needs to be removed and have the brushes replaced or maybe just cleaned up. It's not that big nor hard a job Joey. You often see them on ebay for around 10 bucks as well.Originally posted by JOEY View PostPaul
1983 XJ1100 Maxim
1979 XS1100 Standard
1980 XS1100 Special
I'm not a motorcycle mechanic but I play one on the internet.
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So what do you clean it up with? And where is a good place to get the brushes?It is better to stay silent and be thought a fool, than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.Comment
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Electrical contact cleaner works well. Dealer should have brushes. Bike Barn or Bike Bandit may as well. Partsnmore? I'd try a cleaning first it's simple and cheap and may be all you need for now!Originally posted by JOEY View Post
Cheers,
PaulPaul
1983 XJ1100 Maxim
1979 XS1100 Standard
1980 XS1100 Special
I'm not a motorcycle mechanic but I play one on the internet.Comment
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Hi,
check these item numbers out on ebay, starters for xs1100 for sale!
Item number: 330279181727
Item number: 370098079074
Item number: 140275608227
Item number: 310093528605
Item number: 120322063973
That is all the starters I could find on there today but as you know the selection changes frequently.1980 Xs1100 MNS Sold for $1800
2004 Roadstar XV1700
45 to 50 MPG
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I got one of these complete rebuild kits 2 yrs ago and couldn't be happier with the performance of the starter. I has every wear part except the armature in the kit. Contact them to be sure this exact kit is the one, but they will have what you need.
Ebay Item # 320008977814 (tried to post the link, didn't work)
Also, when you re-install the starter, make sure the engine mounts are CLEAN as well as the mounting ears on the starter itself, those are the points that are the ground connection. I even went as far as to run another ground from one of the starter mounting bolts to the frame, don't really know if it helped, but it feels good!Comment
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Ebay link to starter rebuild kit.
ebay starter kitTim Ripley - Gaithersburg, MD
1981 XS1100 Special "Spoiled Rotten" Just sold - currently bikeless!!
23mm float height
120 main jets
42.5 pilot jets
drilled stock airbox with K&N
Jardine 4 to 1 Exhaust
spade fusebox
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