My familiarisation with my non-running Paso continues. As it had been idle for about 4 years I felt that putting some oil into the spark plug holes would be wise. Turning the engine over by hand using the rear wheel with the bike in gear reveals a noise like a ratchet from inside the alternator cover. Turning it over faster seems to eliminate this. I assume this must be related to the starter mechanism as I imagine the starter drive may be permanently engaged and not use a bendix type engagement. The starter does not work so I can not try this although I think the problem with that may be due to the solenoid, but that is another story.
Is this noise normal or is it something else I may need to add to my list ?
Is this normal?
- Giscard
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Re: Is this normal?
OK perhaps I did not explain very clearly what I was after with the original posting.
Can anyone tell me exactly how the starter motor engages when the starter is activated and what it engages with. I have looked at the manual but it doesn't help me visualise it. Does anyone have a picture or can point me in the direction of a clear diagram so that I can decide whether it is something I need to dismantle. I keep reading about a sprag clutch but really do not have a clue as to what it is or how it functions.
Thanks
Can anyone tell me exactly how the starter motor engages when the starter is activated and what it engages with. I have looked at the manual but it doesn't help me visualise it. Does anyone have a picture or can point me in the direction of a clear diagram so that I can decide whether it is something I need to dismantle. I keep reading about a sprag clutch but really do not have a clue as to what it is or how it functions.
Thanks
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Re: Is this normal?
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There's no problem so bad that a little fixing can't make it worse! : )
If it ain't broke keep fixin it till it is
88 750
90 906
92 907ie