Starter turns slow for a moment when hot.

[Guest]

I am still shaking down Medussa ('82 1100GK), as I just registered her after a lot of maintenance work.
I am noticing that the starter seems to bind up a little as I restart her when the bike is real hot, like after stopping for gas. Doesn't seem to do it on a cold start.
Is it time for another starter?
On the Yamaha Ventures, this was something you just lived with. They all did it.
How about on the big GS's?

[BassCliff]

Hi,

If you are sure it's not a charging issue or battery problem, it's a simple enough job to replace the brushes and clean up the commutator. That's usually all you have to do to freshen up the starter.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[azr]

Not a GS issue. A buddies bike did this exact thing, turned out to be a loose negative cable on his battery. Worth a look. Might be a bad connection on the starter relay as well?

[koolaid_kid]

I would check the connections first, but my money is on BassCliff. Seen it lots of times.