starter motor

Hi all, I'm a new boy to this, a complete spudoofer if you like, so any advice most welcome! I've got a 2003 1150 gsa 62000 on the clock, bought it to fuel desire to ride a gs, it is a bit tatty to say the least but it goes, when I can get it started ! Had it for less than a year and have just...

Starter Motor Loud Knocking... R1200GS 07 65.000 miles Can Anyone Help? When I try and start the bike (push start button) I get a very loud bang and knocking noise coming from the starter motor area. The banging noise goes as soon as the engine starts running. (bike runs fine) I have taken...