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| Author: | 1stgarry [ 09 Aug 2009 16:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Starter noise |
Bike's a '97 S1 Lightning. Just lately, it's started making a "scrunching" (as in scrrruuncchhh, not screwing up paper) noise when I press the starter button. OK once running. Noise is not coming from the engine. Could it be the starter motor? |
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| Author: | paulalig [ 09 Aug 2009 17:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
| Check the battery is OK first.
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| Author: | Ash [ 10 Aug 2009 15:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
As above, probably a weak battery |
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| Author: | 1stgarry [ 17 Aug 2009 13:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
Battery is fine. Any other suggestions? 
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| Author: | Ash [ 17 Aug 2009 14:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
You got the old starter or the upgraded (recalled ... ?  ) one fitted(I think the old version is a silvery gold colour, the newer ones are black) |
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| Author: | Maz [ 17 Aug 2009 14:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
Starters are all the same, no matter what colour. Sounds like the sprag clutch could be on the way out. |
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| Author: | Ash [ 17 Aug 2009 17:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
Ah ok, thought there might have been an updated one some where along the line |
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| Author: | 1stgarry [ 17 Aug 2009 19:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
If it is the sprag clutch, will I do anymore damage riding it 20-30 miles to a dealer? And, is it summat that should be left to a dealer to sort out, especially as my level of mechanical competency is just above "how fast does it go mister"!! 
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| Author: | Nutah [ 17 Aug 2009 19:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
1stgarry wrote: If it is the sprag clutch, will I do anymore damage riding it 20-30 miles to a dealer? depends on the dealer . |
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| Author: | Ash [ 17 Aug 2009 20:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
A lot of dealers will come collect your bike ... ? How close are you from Maz or Tubbs .... |
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| Author: | Adam [ 17 Aug 2009 20:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
Nutah wrote: 1stgarry wrote: If it is the sprag clutch, will I do anymore damage riding it 20-30 miles to a dealer? depends on the dealer . 
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| Author: | 1stgarry [ 17 Aug 2009 20:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
Too far from Maz, but Tubbs is just over 100 miles along the coast. Mind you, the thought of that distance on the poxy standard seat is encouragement enough to pop the bike in the van to Tubb's
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| Author: | Ash [ 17 Aug 2009 20:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
Can highly recommend him and the chaps at moorespeed mate. You will get a first rate service and an attention to detail sadly lacking at some dealerships. Take cake! |
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| Author: | Norm [ 17 Aug 2009 21:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
Ash wrote: How close are you from Maz or Tubbs .... Jeez, has 1G been away for that long that you don't know him, Ash! 
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| Author: | Ash [ 17 Aug 2009 21:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter noise |
Only ever met him once and ive been with UKBEG over 7 years! |
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