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Buying from Ebay - Will it fit my bike?
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:26 am
by shoto
Hey all, I got a Honda CB650, 1979. It desperately needs a new starter, it takes about 2 mins to actually start the bike!
So, how do I know if
http://cgi.ebay.ca/8-HONDA-CB-650-CB650 ... dZViewItem
Will work for my bike?
Thanks!
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:46 am
by shoto
Hrmm, I've been told that it may not be the starter from a friend on MSN. Could be the Selenoid, or the flywheel...
I press the starter, it catches for a second, then I hear a 'whiiiiiiiiiiiinnn...", it starts better in first gear I find.
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:51 am
by mgdavis
Like the starter is spinning without actually turning the engine? If so it is your starter clutch. Same thing I'm going through right now.
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:59 am
by shoto
Yeah, its not starting the bike. I can get the ocasional 'putt' from it, but it takes a good 2 mins to get er done. After shes warm though, there is no problem.
So, how do I fix it?
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:37 am
by mgdavis
Clarify a bit for me, is your starter not engaging your engine sometimes? "Putt" isn't real descriptive.
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:19 pm
by fireguzzi
If it catches every now and then you may just need a battery. It may not be strong enough to fully engage the starter clutch or bendix or whatever it has.
Or the starter clutch or bendix could be going bad.
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 10:55 am
by shoto
Sorry I havent replied, I been out this weekend!
I just replaced the battery, so I can rule that out. When I start the bike, it's easier when it's warm. It makes a 'whirling' noise, and every once in a while, seems to catch on a gear, and it'll then start.
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:48 am
by mgdavis
Sure sounds like a starter clutch to me. Guzzi is pulling for the starter. Maybe you could pull the starter and have it tested to rule that out. Got the Chiltons/Clymers/Shop Manual?