Hi M8's

A friend has a -89 Hurricane, which turns very slowly on the starter even though the battery and starter have been replaced and the wiring including grounding should be OK as well. It appears something is causing a heavy mechanical resistance. There is no spark when three plugs are in but when all are removed. This indicates the starter movement is hindered and the high turn-around resistance and current draw kills the battery power.

I remember from when I had a 1000F a couple of years ago that a so called starter clutch that sometimes went south can cause start-up problems.

Anyone have insight in what the root of the problem is?

BTW, I've had a couple of bikes since the Hurricane -92 and is now back where I started with a Gixxer 1000. It is undergoing a turbo conversion for safe walkaways.

Thanks a lot in advance !

 

Here's the info you require

 

Thanks !

 

^ Nice to hear from you, hope all is well.

 

All well here, trust it is same with you.

 

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Thanks and nice to hear from You, I really liked this forum when I was active and learned and enjoyed here from the good people.

 

Hey R1000!! Been a long time, man. Nice to hear from you.

 

Yea, long time, good to hear from You Kilgoretrout!

 

I remember the bird but what then and why not keep the bird?

A little off topic so, is your friends bike acting like the one in Sprocks provided link?