Motorcycle Repair: Starting problems, wingthings texas, bikebandit com

Question
I have a 1982 Goldwing 1100GL that does not want to start, after driving it for a while.  It actes like the battery is not providing enough juice, but replacing the battery did nothing to fix the problem.  Then I replaced the regulator with the same results.  It seems to me, that as the bike gets hot the problem becomes more frequent.  After the bike cools off it starts very quickly.  I am leaning more towards a faulty starter, but I am only guessing.  I appreciate any tips.


Answer
Hi Ollie,

I suspect worn brushes in the starter motor is the cause of the problem.

Clean carbon powder build up from starter motor and replace brushes.

The GL1100 may require the engine mounts to be loosened or removed to maneuver engine to allow removal of the starter motor.

Visit the links below. These are good resources for your GL.

Respectfully,
Mark Shively



http://bbs.gwrra.org/scripts/board/discus.pl?pg=topics

www.electricalconnection.com/index2.htm

www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Plateau/2800/gl1000.html

http://wings.astcomm.net/main.html

www.randakks.com/links.htm

www.goldwing-world.com

http://msproul.rutgers.edu/motorcycle/gwfaq.html

www.partsnmoreforum.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=bd440b013c03f7c2c36c17d483404c03

www.bikersbonanza.com/goldwing_accessories.htm

www.epilcher.com/gl1000/carbs.htm

www.wingthings-texas.com

www.wingworldmag.com/archives/march2004/magazine/department/workbench.html

www.bikebandit.com

www.electrexusa.com