Is this normal?
Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 6:48 am
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 noise normal or is it something else I may need to add to my list ?