Well, that didn't take long to go

[slip]

I've got a couple starters sitting around if you want one

Don, I managed to get mine apart, but not without snapping one of the screws first. There is a guy at work who is going to try and easy out it for me. But if he can't fix it, sure I would take one from you. I'll let you know. I guess mine had some broken pieces of the brushes lodged in there. I cleaned it up, and it turns smoothly now. Amazingly enough, there is still a lot of the brush material left. I ordered new brushes as a precautinary measure anyways, when I ordered the starter clutch.

[Don-lo]

Ok, let me know

[slip]

Ok, I think I might be able to re-use my starter if my friend at work can get the broken screw out. Where can I find these longs screws, anyone know? Also, I have ordered a new starter clutch, and the puller. So the beast will be back on the road when ever this stuff comes in.

[chef1366]

Ok, I think I might be able to re-use my starter if my friend at work can get the broken screw out. Where can I find these longs screws, anyone know? Also, I have ordered a new starter clutch, and the puller. So the beast will be back on the road when ever this stuff comes in.

Note to self
Don't throw away POS Ebay starter.

[mrb302]

Ok, I think I might be able to re-use my starter if my friend at work can get the broken screw out. Where can I find these longs screws, anyone know? Also, I have ordered a new starter clutch, and the puller. So the beast will be back on the road when ever this stuff comes in.

bikebandit and mrcycles both have the bolts.
Brace yourself.... they are $9.79 each.

[slip]

bikebandit and mrcycles both have the bolts.
Brace yourself.... they are $9.79 each.

Dang, for two bolts. Grant it, they are not your average screws, but that's a little pricey!

[TheCafeKid]

heesh....well, Slip, should you ever decide to sell that old girl, you just let me know. I will cart my white Irish arse down to NC to pick it up

[Johnny K]

Slip, I bought my bike 2 years ago for about $1000. In those 2 plus years I have put $3100 replacing basically everything that was from 28 years ago on my bike. When I first bought my bike, I had no idea what floats were or how anything else worked. But little by little, frustration and curse words, to wondering if my bike will ever start due to a problem or many problems, I have done everything myself. Just reading your thread kinda bugged me because you want to give up and not spend money into it. Just hang in there and ask as many questions that you have because these guys on here are top notch on knowledge about these bikes and will gladly help you on your journey of getting your bike running. Hope this helps.

[slip]

Slip, I bought my bike 2 years ago for about $1000. In those 2 plus years I have put $3100 replacing basically everything that was from 28 years ago on my bike. When I first bought my bike, I had no idea what floats were or how anything else worked. But little by little, frustration and curse words, to wondering if my bike will ever start due to a problem or many problems, I have done everything myself. Just reading your thread kinda bugged me because you want to give up and not spend money into it. Just hang in there and ask as many questions that you have because these guys on here are top notch on knowledge about these bikes and will gladly help you on your journey of getting your bike running. Hope this helps.

No your right Johnny K. It is in fact a 31 year old bike! I was just a little frustrated the other day. I ordered all the parts that I need to get her back on the road, and they will be here soon.

And CafeKid, sorry, I am not giving up on the old girl just yet. Because I know, basically, she is pretty sound. And I have a lot of time invested, and I am beginning to know her on a more deeper level.