GS 550E 1978 starter motor parts

[johnmc]

Hi Every one
I'm after a starter motor rebuild parts / kit but having problems finding the parts for it here in Australia. Any advice would be greatly appreciated .
John
Sydney Australia

[xkaes]

Welcome to the Forum.

LOTS of helpful, knowledgeable people here.

It may be easier to find the whole starter as opposed to parts -- and maybe cheaper. I see them all the time on EBAY. There is also a WANTED section in this forum.

You should also check https://alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm to see what other models and years use the same starter.

[Nessism]

ebay.au seems to have rebuild kits. I'm not sure if this one fits your starter, just posting for reference for the type of parts available...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/274739290052?epid=19042945752

[sacruickshank]

this thread might help. Stockers delivered parts quickly for my rebuild. Had to adjust a few things as noted.

https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?262413-gs550t-with-likely-dead-starter-preferred-replacement

[Redman]

For finding a rebuild kit, the forst thing you neeed to do see if you have a Denso starter or a Mitsuba starter, the difference being if is 2 brush (Denso) or if 4 brush (Mitsuba).

And knowing you are having trouble finding any parts, I might sugeest finding a complete replacement starter might be easier.

Use Stocker Starter site to determine what all models are useable in your bike.
I did that and it seems to be a short list ... hummmm....

Starter
Fits: Suzuki Motorcycle
1977-1979 GS400/550/750

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12 Volt, CCW, 9 Teeth
Replaces: SM-229

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Repair parts 2-Brush Mitsuba Starters:
Repair Kit: RBK-49
Brushes Set Only:B-5

[johnmc]

Hi everyone.
Thanks for replying to my post . The starter motor is a Denso two brush one . When I pulled it apart one of the springs that puts tension on the brushes was broken. I have now ordered two . Thanks again for your advice and wisdom .
John
Sydney Australia

[LeT]

Hi John, I went through my GSX400F starter recently. I was lucky with my brushes, they were about 11mm long so well within service limits, and the internals cleaned up well. Reassembly was a bit of a fiddle but I found I could gently rock the cap with the brushes over the commutator, holding one brush at a time back against its spring. It's one of those jobs where a mug of tea with a helping of patience pays dividends.

The case and ends caps polished up nicely too.

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[wymple]

I rebuilt the starter motor on my GS850 using Honda parts dug out by my dealer. Some of the starter stuff is fairly universal.