I also have the problem of being tool-less and clueless when it come to sh*t like this. Managed to change over my rear flashers but that's as far as it goes lol!!!
Is anyone local enough to me that would be able to assist (fix) for me?????
Normal socket set and basic tools should be sufficient to remove starter motor. Cheap secondhand (ebay) Hornet, blade, blackbird starters from between late 90's and early '00s should bolt in and cost only £20-£25 or so (prepare for a fright if you see what they cost new). Remember to keep the connection under the rubber hood greased up to keep winter crud out.
Download the VTR service manual PDF from the workshop knowledgebase to supplement the Haynes manual.
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