Starter Motor

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Tue May 31, 2005 10:11 pm

Oh dear, my baby broke down at 38,000 miles. Was riding along and heard this flapping sound, but a bit like a plastic bag flapping in the wind. Stopped at the petrol station and it was a loud ticking sound like something going round and hitting a casing. Thought about the CCT's, but I'd ridden 10 miles like it convincing myself that something had attached itself to the front of the bike and was flapping (at about 100 mph) Anyway, filled up and presed the starter which only clicked. Bump start with three mates (in 3rd!) and it started then died, possibly flooded but didn't want to take any chances so the nice RAC people took me and the bike home. Its in for new chain and sprockets and carb balance anyway, but anyone got any ideas? If it was CCT's then the starter would still engage? Tried it before it was picked up tonight and it did turn on the starter but sounded horrible.
Is this the price I pay for beating a CBR600RR and a GSXR1000 through the twisties on the A483 toward Newton this weekend!

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:20 pm

No, it was the front CCT!

sparky750 · Post by **sparky750** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:22 pm

Feel bad for you mate hope there isnt too much damage

Post by **sirch345** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 8:46 pm

Hi Paul mate,
Sorry to hear about you engine, I hope its not to bad!
cheers Chris.

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 11:13 pm

Cheers guys. I think its going to be just the CCT that will need replacing as it doesn't seem to have jumped any teeth etc.

Will also come back with two extra teeth on the rear sprocket so I can see what difference it makes!