Sticky starter - SV650.org

12-12-06, 08:21 PM

I have noticed when I switch my '01 SV650s off the starter makes a little screech (less than half a second)
Anyone else come across this?

I'm worried that the motor is engaging with the engine and not disengaging again until it is stopped.

I suppose really I should just bite the bullet and take it out.. however I haven't got hold of a paddock stand or lift yet, so would prefer to put it off til I did. Thing is, do I ride it in the meantime?

Pete

dirtydog · 12-12-06, 09:03 PM

why do you need a paddock stand to take the starter off?

12-12-06, 10:09 PM

Dont think i'd feel 100% safe lying below my bike while its on the sidestand

Call me paranoid :P

Pete

Sid Squid · 13-12-06, 08:30 AM

You're paranoid.
Make sure it's in gear, don't push or pull stupidly hard on anything while you're working on it, it'll be fine.

dirtydog · 13-12-06, 08:42 AM

you wouldn't believe what you can manage to do with the bike on its side stand, even an engine swap is possible

northwind · 13-12-06, 09:54 AM

Leaving aside paddock stands, about which you are paranoid

The SV starter's constantly engaged, it's a clutched starter with the clutch mechanism inside the cases. I think this might be different from typical car starters, but I know nothing about cars so maybe not. I don't think you're going to see an awful lot when you remove the starter tbh...

13-12-06, 11:54 AM

So how should I proceed? Can I get rid of the noise?

Pete

northwind · 13-12-06, 12:33 PM

Haven't the slightest idea. Sorry

12-12-06, 08:21 PM	#1
netsurfer Guest Posts: n/a	Sticky starter I have noticed when I switch my '01 SV650s off the starter makes a little screech (less than half a second) Anyone else come across this? I'm worried that the motor is engaging with the engine and not disengaging again until it is stopped. I suppose really I should just bite the bullet and take it out.. however I haven't got hold of a paddock stand or lift yet, so would prefer to put it off til I did. Thing is, do I ride it in the meantime? Pete

12-12-06, 09:03 PM	#2
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	why do you need a paddock stand to take the starter off? __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

13-12-06, 08:30 AM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	You're paranoid. Make sure it's in gear, don't push or pull stupidly hard on anything while you're working on it, it'll be fine. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

13-12-06, 08:42 AM	#5
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	you wouldn't believe what you can manage to do with the bike on its side stand, even an engine swap is possible __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

13-12-06, 09:54 AM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Leaving aside paddock stands, about which you are paranoid The SV starter's constantly engaged, it's a clutched starter with the clutch mechanism inside the cases. I think this might be different from typical car starters, but I know nothing about cars so maybe not. I don't think you're going to see an awful lot when you remove the starter tbh... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

12-12-06, 10:09 PM	#3
netsurfer Guest Posts: n/a	Dont think i'd feel 100% safe lying below my bike while its on the sidestand Call me paranoid :P Pete

13-12-06, 11:54 AM	#7
netsurfer Guest Posts: n/a	So how should I proceed? Can I get rid of the noise? Pete

13-12-06, 12:33 PM	#8
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Haven't the slightest idea. Sorry __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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