Subject: RE: Intermittent starter problem
Author: Robert Hawkes
Date: Jul 9, 2005, 4:54 AM
Post ID: 1719136769
Rob, A Loop rarely strands anyone, unless of catastrophic part failure. In
all my times of troubles with my Ambo the only time I was actually stranded
was when my universal joint snapped in two 30 mi from home. Anyway, I have
had major starter problems twice now. Several times would not turn over
while out and about, so I simply popped the clutch in second gear. While
this is not an ideal way to start any motorcycle it is easier than you may
think. Obviously you want a working starter but your bike will, in general,
not let you down. Until you get confident on your starter, while out and
about, just park your bike near an area that has an incline and let gravity
assist you. Just a suggestion, Bob Hawkes
-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Prins [mailto:rob_pr-@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 7:30 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: Intermittent starter problem
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This is timely, I've been having to hit the switch anywhere from 1-3
times to get the starter to spin (I get solenoid action every time).
This way I'll know not to be a "Clem".
Any ideas on how long I should be able to fake it before I get stranded?
In other words, does this situation tend to go downhill fast or can I
ignore it for the rest of the week/month/season without significant risk
of getting stranded?
If Lannis' buddy Clem helps me out and winds up mickeying the solenoid
on my Marelli starter, will my Bosch starter bolt in as a replacement
unit?
Lannis, speaking of your friend, how is his clutch work coming?
Rob
Lannis wrote:
Patrick Hayes wrote:
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Patrick - Suppose, just suppose (now this is just a rhetorical question, I didn't REALLY destroy the old gasket and neglect to put another one in), that someone (some other guy, call him Clem since we're just pretending) DID tear up the old gasket and throw it away and forgot to put another one one. (What a dummy he'd be, supposing there was such a feller, eh?). So where would Clem get another gasket, just speaking theoretically? Do the MG Cycle and Moto Internationals sell the right ones, or is this a do-it-yourself? (I mean do it HIMself, of course, since this is some other dude.) And if the gasket can't be obtained, what sort of material would you suggest that the new one be made of? Maybe you got one you could measure and let us know? (Just in case there WAS such a guy). Thanks for expounding your experience for us, and for this virtual guy who doesn't exist.....! Lannis |
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