Update.....I going to dig a hole for this thing :chaingun: Okay. Had the carbs off anyhow, so I set all the floats to shut off just a little bit...
Sorry, a little more info.... When I roll on the throttle, it is worse....then it doesn't even try to start. Same with starting fluid. that just...
Still trying to get the 1986 VFR700F running!!! Fixed the starter problem, and put new springs and followers and rollers in the impulse coupling...
Yup, that is exactly what happened. I bought the starter from DB Electrical in TN. I have very good luck with electrical stuff that I buy from...
Okay, I didn't realize this could happen, but the brush holder on the back of the starter can be rotated far enough with the length of the two...
Well, I drove back out to the shop (what's a 26 mile round trip when I may figure this ****** thing out.) :crazy: So, I took the starter back...
Okay, good. Before I tear a brand-new starter apart, it's nice to have a second opinion... :chaingun:
When I took the starter pinion out, it turns freely one direction, but stops instantly the other direction. Looking at it installed, it turns...
I'm sorry Stosh!! I didn't even realize that I didn't give that info.. :doh: It's a 1986 VFR700F. Hey, I think I actually found the answer....
Even if somebody knows what direction the starter itself is supposed to turn when looking at the gear end of it??
I saw a similar post, but I haven't had the starter apart. Just got this bike (non-running). Got a new starter because the old one was...
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