Okay I know this is gonna seem stupid...

[Red Rocket GS1100]

Dont ya love the ones that start that way.
Okay I just dont know how to (or where to) gain access to my starter so I can either clean it up or replace brushes. Is it on the kickstand side? Do most of you have to remove the crash bars to get to it? Will I need a puller just to clean it out? If you lube it where would you put the lube.
My manual is so freakin vague on the starter. Thanks for any help you can bring.

[chef1366]

There is a cover directly under the cam chain tensioner. That is the starter cover. You'll have to pull the carbs and cam chain tensioner to get it out. Pretty easy job.

[longgreensilverado]

don't forget to disconnect the battery first. just incase sticky fingers turn the key while that hot wire is resting on the frame.

[chef1366]

don't forget to disconnect the battery first. just incase sticky fingers turn the key while that hot wire is resting on the frame.

Sounds like words of experience. ;-)

[Carter Turk]

If you haven't removed the carbs yet, it's not neccesary. After removing the starter cover, remember to remove the two 10mm bolts behind the starter. It's possible with a 1/4 rachet and a short extender. Pry the starter backwards so the O-ring releases, and angle it up and back.

[chef1366]

If you haven't removed the carbs yet, it's not neccesary. After removing the starter cover, remember to remove the two 10mm bolts behind the starter. It's possible with a 1/4 rachet and a short extender. Pry the starter backwards so the O-ring releases, and angle it up and back.

My bad. I always pull my carbs. But I don't have to wrestle an airbox. Five minute job.\\/

[Red Rocket GS1100]

That's great news

I didn't really want to mess with my carbs too much as it is all working pretty good now and I dont really want to damage anything. It is mid season after all. Thanks for the info. I will let you know how it works out. I probably wont get to it until this weekend. Thanks again.