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    GS450L Starter Question

    1981 GS450L
    Just picked up this older bike and the starter button is broken.
    I just put a full charge on the battery.
    When I try to 'jump' across the two big posts on the starter relay I get nothing. No sparks or any reaction. What am I missing? The bike is in neutral, all the light work brightly, Shouldn't I get the starter to spin this way?
    Thanks so much for the advice!

    Scott
    Tags: button, dead, starter
    #2
    Are you squeezing the clutch lever in?

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      #3
      Originally posted by Odinist View Post
      Are you squeezing the clutch lever in?

      That would not matter. The clutch lever interlock is in the trigger wire circuit that activates the solenoid. Jumping the two large terminals on the solenoid bypasses that function.

      Earl
      Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

      I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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        #4
        Originally posted by TCBeard View Post
        1981 GS450L
        Just picked up this older bike and the starter button is broken.
        I just put a full charge on the battery.
        When I try to 'jump' across the two big posts on the starter relay I get nothing. No sparks or any reaction. What am I missing? The bike is in neutral, all the light work brightly, Shouldn't I get the starter to spin this way?
        Thanks so much for the advice!
        Scott
        yes, jumping the two large terminals sends power to the starter. Since your lights and everything else work, you have ground, so I would say the problem is worn starter brushes.

        Earl
        Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

        I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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          #5
          Originally posted by earlfor View Post
          That would not matter. The clutch lever interlock is in the trigger wire circuit that activates the solenoid. Jumping the two large terminals on the solenoid bypasses that function.

          Earl
          D'oh, you're totally right. I need more coffee...

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            #6
            Originally posted by earlfor View Post
            yes, jumping the two large terminals sends power to the starter. Since your lights and everything else work, you have ground, so I would say the problem is worn starter brushes.

            Earl
            OK...
            So I guess I try and pull the starter and check the brushes.
            Anything this rookie should know about pulling the starter? I can see the obvious screws holding it down... any surprises?
            Are the brushes readily available?
            Thanks!

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