STARTER PROBLEMS

[larrydr]

I repair old bikes and someday when I can afford to retire , that is all I will be doing .

I buy older bikes guys tell me , that they are not repairable

I have been installing #4 gauge wire from the neg terminal on the battery right to bolts the hold the starter in place .

I have found that at least for the most bikes the starter seems to work better drawing less amps when starting .

Most the bikes I have working on have been manufactured before 1985

 

 

[Freebird]

That's very common on the first gen Ventures.  A couple of people here have sold the upgraded battery cables for years.  Certainly makes a difference.