help - strange starter motor noises

[gavinbell]

Yesterday had a problem starting the bike..
When it was hot found myself needing to use the choke - probally needs a good service and tune..

But later on a couple of hours from home, tried starting the bike and at first seemed like starter not engaging, big drain - zeroing the clock etc.

Eventually started - and rode home with out stopping.

She now seems to start ok - but there is a strange noise after she fires and finger is off the button.. a sort of 'vroooooo' almost whooshing sound... if that makes any sense?

Is this a sign of demise of the starter? Would it be precautionary to pick up a replacement motor when I am back in UK in oct? Or is it something else...

1150 GSA - 03

Cheers

Gavin

 

[Stewart H]

There are a couple of threads here dealing with removal cleaning and lubrication of the starter, pretty easy to do and they often work better for it, your problem might be a weak battery though.
Stewart

 

[MikeP]

It could be that the grease retaining plate has come adrift, jammed and then free'd-up (accounting for the odd sound).

This may be of use:

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207984

 

[gavinbell]

thanks.... ok - i think i will pick up a spare in UK .... cant pull it out to check it at mo, as my tools are in my dead disco in Brasov

any other possibilities for that noise?

g

 

[gabriel_gs]

There's one for sale in the for sale section now...

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242349