How to reattach starter magnet....

[Guest]

Pulled my starter out again to see why my bike wouldn't crank. When I rotated the starter shaft I could hear some sounds and felt some vibrations. On opening the unit, discovered one of the magnets had come loose and wasn't in its proper place. The resulting magnetic imbalance kept the unit from turning.

QUESTION: Is there a recommended adhesive for reattaching the magnet?

I'm think maybe JB Weld or 2 part epoxy. This is inside the starter which is mostly dry and may be subjected to some pretty high heat.

Thanks!!!!!!

[Zooks]

I'd go the JB Weld or Araldite. Just make sure it is really clean (use methylated spirit) before you stick it and be sure to let it set properly before you use it.

[rkubik]

Same thing happened to mine, and two part epoxy has held for three years

[jbs80106]

It's alive once again....

Thanks for the affirmation on how to make the repair. Use high-strength (2-ton) , high temp (>200 deg F), 2-part epoxy to reattach the magnet last night. Got everything back together and she fires right up. So I should be good to go for alteast another 2 weeks until the next repair is needed