I did the bypass on mine and it turned out to be the starter motor...I just changed the thing out since I had an extra. They can be rebuilt however....HotrodMamma. ----- Original Message ----- From: Dennis To: Nighthawk Group Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:05 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter motor problems
This afternoon, I pushed the starter button on my CB700SC and it didn't hit the first time. Second time I pushed it, I got a good 'click' but the starter motor didn't turn the engine over. Lights are strong. Headlight is strong so I think the battery's charged. Later, I went back and had a closer look. If I kneel down on the right side and put my hand on the start motor and press the starter button. I can hear and feel what seems like things are binding up in the starter motor. It feels like it wants to turn and can just a bit but it doesn't sound good. A look at the shop manual has me thinking I should (1) Jump the battery negative direct to the starter motor and thus bypass the starter relay. If it turns normally, then I'll suspect the starter relay else (2) Pull the end cap from the starter motor and see if the brushes look trashed. Your thoughts and comments are welcome. Dennis Gallagher Seattle - '85 & '86 CB700SCs --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
