Cleaned Starter Motor Fouls Less Than Two Months???

[Hoomgar]

Hey guys, gurus and the like. You all gave me advice back when my bike was having issues cranking when hot. I followed your recommendations and fixed it in this thread and was so happy.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/viewtopic.php?t=20750&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30

Now here we are not even a full two months later and it was all carbed up again. I had to take it apart again last night and clean it out. Now it works like new again. Do I need to do something more than just clean? Do I need to coat it or something? What did I miss?

[SqDancerLynn1]

DId you replace the starter brushes?

[earlfor]

I was going to say its most likely your brushes are worn out, but Lynn beat me to it. :-) :-)

Earl

[Hoomgar]

OK I just cleaned them. Maybe that's it. Is there a known good source for them? Or shall I just use the dealer?


Thx guys.

[RacingJake]

If you just cleaned out the inside of the starter motor and have the same problem now it could be the commutator is worn and needs to be re-trued. Once they get out of round or have uneven surface's they can destroy brushes with ease.

[Hoomgar]

Everything seems fine since that last cleaning so I am going to wait to see if it happens again. If it does then I will replace the brushes.