84 GS1100GK starter

[Hyspeed]

I took the starter off and sent it to a rebuild shop because it was slow and dragging while cranking. He ordered a kit that was suppose to fit and found out that it wouldn't. My starter has 2 brushes and bushings instead of needle bearings. The kit that he got had 4 brushes and needle bearings. The only thing that I could think of is that the starter came off a smaller bike and that is why is slow to crank. any input on this would really be helpful.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Look on www.stockers.com

[Hyspeed]

That still doesn't tell me why the kits wont fit my starter. I might have to go that route and buy a new starter.

[Larry D]

That still doesn't tell me why the kits wont fit my starter. I might have to go that route and buy a new starter.

It doesn't fit because it's for the wrong bike......

Why not buy the brush set from Suzuki for about $35-40 and replace them yourself ?

[bwringer]

Suzuki used a couple of different suppliers for starter motors, and the distribution can be random. Usually, Stockers.com will have the correct information, but sometimes you have to improvise.

It's also possible that your GK is wearing a starter from another model, which may further confuse the issue -- there's a lot of cross-compatibility. None are any stronger or weaker; on any starter that fits, the motors are all the same physical size, and the number of teeth on the gear will be the same.

If you examine your starter carefully, you should uncover a small marking that reveals the name of the manufacturer -- an "ND" for Nippon Denso, three diamonds for Mitsubishi, etc.

You can also compare your motor's brush plate and parts with the photos on Stocker's site to locate the correct parts.

[Hyspeed]

It doesn't fit because it's for the wrong bike......

Why not buy the brush set from Suzuki for about $35-40 and replace them yourself ?

That would if the brushes were the problem. The problem is my starter has a bushing and the kit has bearings. My bushings are worn out.

[Hyspeed]

Suzuki used a couple of different suppliers for starter motors, and the distribution can be random. Usually, Stockers.com will have the correct information, but sometimes you have to improvise.

It's also possible that your GK is wearing a starter from another model, which may further confuse the issue -- there's a lot of cross-compatibility. None are any stronger or weaker; on any starter that fits, the motors are all the same physical size, and the number of teeth on the gear will be the same.

If you examine your starter carefully, you should uncover a small marking that reveals the name of the manufacturer -- an "ND" for Nippon Denso, three diamonds for Mitsubishi, etc.

You can also compare your motor's brush plate and parts with the photos on Stocker's site to locate the correct parts.

My starter guy crossed the number over to 4 wheeler part.

[chef1366]

The 1100s to my knowledge had bearings and four brushes.
I think your starter was changed to a smaller model one.

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[Hyspeed]

The 1100s to my knowledge had bearings and four brushes.
I think your starter was changed to a smaller model one.

I believe your right. I guess I'll break down and order a new one.

[chef1366]

Check eBay
I have one but it needs rebuilt
Is the shop going to make you pay for the rebuild kit?

[Redman]

Your Gs1100Gk could have a



Nippondenso
Replacesenso Stockers #:SS-16
Fits: Suzuki Motorcycle
1980-1982 GS550
1981-1982 GS650E
1980-1983 GS750E
1980-1983 GS850G
1980-1982 GS1000
1980-1984 GS1100

or it could have a

Mitsuba Stockers #:SS-5 Retail Price: Fits: Suzuki Motorcycle
1980-1982 GS550
1981-1982 GS650E
1980-1983 GS750E
1980-1983 GS850G
1980-1982 GS1000
1980-1984 GS1100


Your rebuild shop would have to know to check and see which you had, before ordering the rebuild kit.

The NipponDenso have two brushes.

Mine has the Mitsuba, which has 4 brushes.

[Hyspeed]

Check eBay
I have one but it needs rebuilt
Is the shop going to make you pay for the rebuild kit?

No. I have already ordered a starter from Stockers.com