Starter rebuild

[920shrek1]

Hi guys I'm in process of rebuilding my starter in my 86 venture. My question is I opened it up and it's has a lot of back grimy grease in it is this normal and should I clean it out and is suppose to have grease in there thanks

[Prairiehammer]

The black grimy stuff is most likely carbon residue from the brushes.

Since you have it out, it would be a shame to not replace the stock two brush with a four brush.

Here's one for $56 plus shipping. Jus' sayin'.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/311440481033?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

And here is one that the seller has listed since November and has a "Make Offer" possibility.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131646204706?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[paysaw]

I totally agree. Just switch the starter.For all the trouble it takes to pull in off and put it back on, this is the way to go.If you get a used one though, spend a few bucks and rebuild it.Easy and inexpensive to do.Your bike will start like a sports bike.

[920shrek1]

Thanks for the advice I will do that looks like the seal went out on mine and there is oil in it