Mike Whitworth
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Hi Folks sometimes the starter motor makes a funny metalic noise when engageing. I intend to remove and clean the starter . after cleaning what sort of grease/oil should I use
Mike
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1150gs starter making funny noise
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Hi Folks sometimes the starter motor makes a funny metalic noise when engageing. I intend to remove and clean the starter . after cleaning what sort of grease/oil should I use
Mike
Hi Mike,
Glad you're enjoying the GS.
I usually just put a bit of normal grease (not copper ease) on the pinion shaft after a wipe down.
Good for another 12,000 miles!
Take care
Scott
Got the same problem! I'd appreciate a post giving info about the job after it's done. Pics would be great too!
You shouldn`t be needing multi stage instructions and pages of 10 x 7 glossies for a job like this.
Just disconnect and remove the starter motor.
Strip down and clean the solenoid/pinion assembly,lube it and reassemble.
Disconnect battery first!.Most important.
Remove torx screw from cover.
Remove cover,disconnecting aux socket.You can now see starter.
Remove nut from starter solenoid (just the upper one) and solenoid spade connector.
Remove 2 x allen bolts,preferably with ball headed allen key.
Pull out starter and clean it of all the clutch debris.I used petrol and brush.
Rotate starter pinion and clean the motor shaft so it moves up and down freely.
Now the controversial bit.
The clutch generates dust which sticks to grease and forms a paste.
I do not grease or oil the starter shaft for that reason.
If it is dry,the clutch dust will be removed easily by the drive gear.
Other people say lube the shaft.Your choice.
While you have the starter out,check for oil in clutch area and friction plate thickness.
Reassemble and test.
Remove torx screw from cover.
Remove cover,disconnecting aux socket.You can now see starter.
Remove nut from starter solenoid (just the upper one) and solenoid spade connector.
Remove 2 x allen bolts,preferably with ball headed allen key.
Pull out starter and clean it of all the clutch debris.I used petrol and brush.
Rotate starter pinion and clean the motor shaft so it moves up and down freely.
Now the controversial bit.
The clutch generates dust which sticks to grease and forms a paste.
I do not grease or oil the starter shaft for that reason.
If it is dry,the clutch dust will be removed easily by the drive gear.
Other people say lube the shaft.Your choice.
While you have the starter out,check for oil in clutch area and friction plate thickness.
Reassemble and test.
Thanks for the reply.
Ta Colban. I'm happy to undertake most tasks but it's nice to get words of wisdom from someone who's already done it.
Ta Colban. I'm happy to undertake most tasks but it's nice to get words of wisdom from someone who's already done it.
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