What is wrong with this starter
- tato81
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Re: What is wrong with this starter
Yes, it's later one. Are they interchangeable?
- Alan H
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Re: What is wrong with this starter
No. New and old starter clutches have to be changed completely, not in bits. Have a look on Alpha sports for details.
https://alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.h ... bike-parts
Pick year, then model, then 'clutch'. It doesn't show the early one as they are now unobtainable new.
https://alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.h ... bike-parts
Pick year, then model, then 'clutch'. It doesn't show the early one as they are now unobtainable new.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
- tato81
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Re: What is wrong with this starter
Alan, look. They are the same. The only difference is that there are 2 oil grooves on the new one. The clutch basket is identical.Alan H wrote:No. New and old starter clutches have to be changed completely, not in bits. Have a look on Alpha sports for details.
https://alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.h ... bike-parts
Pick year, then model, then 'clutch'. It doesn't show the early one as they are now unobtainable new.
- Alan H
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Re: What is wrong with this starter
Ahh, not an early one then. I do know that there's actually THREE types according to Reiner, and there's a choice of 2 widths of Borg Warner lock up parts. Nothing easy is there? All I can suggest is to measure, compare and try it. We all learn on here.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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Re: What is wrong with this starter
I think it was Suzuki trying to solve a design flaw by modifying it and eventually scrapping it and changing to Borg Warner. I think perhaps it's worth having a special section on OJB? Just for the 550 starter clutch
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- Alan H
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Re: What is wrong with this starter
Strange how the starter clutch on the 750 (which has the same rollers, springs etc. as the early 550 one) never changed.
Possibly due to the 550 revving higher and therefore flinging the oil away from the roller faces? Just a thought.
This might be a discussion that just goes on.....Doubt that Suzuki would ever get involved in it!!
Possibly due to the 550 revving higher and therefore flinging the oil away from the roller faces? Just a thought.
This might be a discussion that just goes on.....Doubt that Suzuki would ever get involved in it!!
Proof that four strokes are over complicated