Anyone know where.?

[MarlboroMan]

I can obtain a replacment starter motor for a 89 sporster, none on ebay, trid usual places on the net like zodiac etc. jersey blah blah,, help,.? only 1 week of summer left

[Chris L]

Isnt this where someone (not me) says a nissan whatsit one fits for a fraction of the price...hopefully someone will come along soon..

[Adrian]

Originally Posted by MarlboroMan

I can obtain a replacment starter motor for a 89 sporster, none on ebay, trid usual places on the net like zodiac etc. jersey blah blah,, help,.? only 1 week of summer left

Dave try eBay UK Shop - Car Electrics Online: Cars, Commercial, Imports give them a phone or try J&P cycles on the web state side usually ship 4 to 5 day ups hope this helps Ade

[Brigg]

Originally Posted by MarlboroMan

I can obtain a replacment starter motor for a 89 sporster, none on ebay, trid usual places on the net like zodiac etc. jersey blah blah,, help,.? only 1 week of summer left

Try my mate Wayne... he is a Sportster specialist. Mention my name...

Heritage Cycle Works

[MarlboroMan]

cheers all, im checking them all out now, been away ;)

just a thought though, is it the starter.?

here is the problem, when i hit the start button im getting a loud clickning noise, on the transmition side i can here the starter attempting to engage, sometimes it does and she starts up, usualy after 10 or more clicks, ive taken off all the terminals clenand them all up and vasolined them, the battery seems in good condition, even with the lights on i press the button the lights dont go out so the battery should be fine, OK!! anyone had this problem,.?

[MarlboroMan]

Originally Posted by Brigg

Try my mate Wayne... he is a Sportster specialist. Mention my name...

Heritage Cycle Works

sent him a mail bud, cheers, but im not taking my bike there lol

[Brigg]

Originally Posted by MarlboroMan

sent him a mail bud, cheers, but im not taking my bike there lol

All that time on your hands mate... should be able to do it in an afternoon... probably take me a month....

[Hawgste]

Had this prob years ago.Having checked Battery and all earths and leads, turned out to be worn bushes in the starter. Took it to my local auto electrician who had them on the shelf from some jap car, less than half harley price. Starter still running strong today

[MarlboroMan]

Originally Posted by Hawgste

Had this prob years ago.Having checked Battery and all earths and leads, turned out to be worn bushes in the starter. Took it to my local auto electrician who had them on the shelf from some jap car, less than half harley price. Starter still running strong today

was it the same problem,.? the starter when its not bloody clicking does turn over the engine quite fast ..

[grbrown]

Originally Posted by MarlboroMan

cheers all, im checking them all out now, been away ;)

just a thought though, is it the starter.?

here is the problem, when i hit the start button im getting a loud clickning noise, on the transmition side i can here the starter attempting to engage, sometimes it does and she starts up, usualy after 10 or more clicks, ive taken off all the terminals clenand them all up and vasolined them, the battery seems in good condition, even with the lights on i press the button the lights dont go out so the battery should be fine, OK!! anyone had this problem,.?

I suspect your battery. What you describe sounds like not quite enough power to operate the starter solenoid. Older bike ignition systems will tolerate a big drop in voltage and still start with a weak battery, whereas modern electronic systems are far less tolerant. If your bike was a recent one it probably would not start, so I suggest yours may be fooling you!

If you have a charger, charge the battery over night. Check voltage with a meter before and after. Fully charged it should give around 14 volts. Alternatively try a jump start with a known good battery (a car one will have stacks of reserves). If the bike leaps into life you know your bike battery is down on power. If you don't normally use a battery minder one will probably eek out a bit of life from your current battery if used overnight.

Don't buy a starter until you can check that battery more closely!