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Starter not turing

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Hi..
Have a 80 GS550 with 10k miles.I am getting apx 12 volts at the starter but it is dead. The engine is not seized . Last fall I was using the starter for 10 sec(maybe more) stretches trying to start the bike. Did I cook the starter , is it repairable or is it e-bay time?:confused::o
 
Do a search on here for replacing/repairing the brushes in it. I remember seeing a few threads on the subject
 
The starter can't be toast after only 10k miles unless something drastic happened such as it filled up with water or someone hooked up the electrical wrong.

I suggest you jump the starter solenoid to see if the starter will turn. You can remove the starter pretty easily so maybe test after it's out of the bike if all else fails.
 
The starter needs more than just the presence of 12 volts to run. :-k

Yep, it needs someplace for it to go, too. Check the starter mounting bolts to make sure they are tight. They are the ground connection to the engine. :D

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chef1366 said:
If it is the starter try stockers.com for rebuild kits.
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Or try me, as I have a pristine starter motor (31100-47010 ), that needs somewhere to go. But I doubt at that mileage the starter is gone, unless it has sat in a puddle!
 
Um, guys

Probably a dead battery

What voltage are you getting at the battery when you depress the starter button?
 
Tough crowd here:-)... I first thought of the battery and the the starter relay but I have the following readings.
Battery 13.1 Volts
At relay 13.1 Volts
At starter 11.8 Volts with starter switch engaged.
Now I am wondering if I cooked the starter trying to start it. How hard is it to cook the starter.
Thanks All
Geo
 
You'll have to pull the starter and see what it looks like inside to see if it's cooked. Maybe a bad connection or a magnet fell off

Fortunately, used and rebuilt starters are plentiful

Also, pull off the starter relay and clean it out. Too much voltage drop there
 
Geo said:
Tough crowd here:-)... I first thought of the battery and the the starter relay but I have the following readings.
Battery 13.1 Volts
At relay 13.1 Volts
At starter 11.8 Volts with starter switch engaged.
Now I am wondering if I cooked the starter trying to start it. How hard is it to cook the starter.
Thanks All
Geo
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If you peruse the forums, you'll see this question at least 4 times right now
 
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