Starter Motor needed GS850 G '85

[Guest]

Hello guys,

Just been quoted £570.06 (or a lot of dollars) for a new starter motor from my local dealer (superceded new part #3110049050000 / original part #31104904000) thats TOOOOOO expensive.

Have removed and opened the motor and one bush has worn due to the holding plate (bakerlite ?) breaking at the rivet point.

Are there any alternative motors from other models that can be used or is going to be a reconditioning option or salvage yard / ebay ?

Thanks for looking.

[Nessism]

Starter motors are dime a dozen. Lots of different GS's shared the same motor so the pool of supply is large. I also think you can still buy rebuild parts like brushes so you might want to check some of the on-line parts houses for parts availability too.

Good luck

[tris30]

Thanks mate.

Wow......

How right you where, picking one up tomorrow for £30 (not a lot of dollar).

Thanks for the help, sure I'll need more guidance later, its good to know you folks are about.

Cheers

Tris Hanson

[Redman]

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Are there any alternative motors from other models that can be used or is going to be a reconditioning option or salvage yard / ebay ?

Thanks for looking.

Tris,

Welcome to GSR.

Yes, lots will swapp out the same.

Some other comments:
- some starter motors are 2 brush and some are 4 brush. Some are Mutsui (or something like that) and others are different manufacture (NipponGinsu or something). Same model/year of bike may have either.
- if you want a rebuild kit you will have to see if you have the two brush or the 4 brush (and you have already seen that). Some rebuild kits have just the brushes, and others have the entire plate with the brushholders (and you have to resolder the connections).
- if you look at some source of rebuilt starter motors (like Stocker) and see a list of what starter fits what year/model. that will be a good referernce for you. Although that may be too limiting, because the starter from about any GS will do.
- if the one you get seem like the mounting tabs are correct but the cable connector is pointing in wrong direction (sometimes called wrong "clock" around here, because is at say 8 oclock not say 2 oclock), dont let that bother you too much. Maybe can Take the end cap off and put it back on in other "clock" position.


4 brush, ah, Mitsuba

[Redman]

I dont know what to say about this only listing 80-83.
When selecting, Suzuki, then 850G, then select year it only went up to 83. Hum.
Maybe differnce in what model available in US verse elsewhere.


THis from Stockers.




Starter - Suzuki Motorcycle Type:Remanufactured Replaces:Mitsuba Stockers #:SS-5 Retail Price: $209.95 Your Price: $139.95 Core Deposit: $50.00Starter
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