Just got round to starting my bike for the first time since doing the brush replacement as you’ve taught me to do via this video. And it started up beautifully! So stoked! Saved me over $150 buying a brand new starter motor. It sounds so healthy when it starts now and no need to tap the starter. Very pleased and thanks again spicy for making these tutorials.
I enjoyed watching this video as I have a 2007 DRZ400SM. No starter problems as of yet with mine, but I still enjoy seeing them worked on. The only part of the video that I would change is that you did not test the starter motor. For me personally I always test a starter motor (and alternators) on the bench before I go through the trouble of the installation. I learned that lesson the hard way a couple of time with rebuild/re-manufactured starters and alternators.
Thank you so much!!!!! You have saved my life getting to and from work! I just spent 500 dollars on a kickstart just to find I can use the decompression lever and I can't kickstart it -__- so thanks so damn much defiantly giving a like and subscribe
Spicy just a tip, next time you remove your exhaust header try a piece of header wrap to fill the void gap, wrap two or three times if necessary and presto heat resistant and will never fail. It will probably be more quiet as well. Good vid btw. Header wrap is usually expensive by the roll, try a shop to see if you could get 6 inches or so to save money.
Spicy ur a younger version of Guy Martin love that dude and love the way you follow him in a mechanised way I'm the same hate buying new parts when I can fix them good job spicy.
Thanks heaps for this video man you’re saving me 200 nzd because I was gonna just buy a whole new starter but this looks very straight forward and something I can do easy. Cheers man appreciate it I’ll return the favour someday buy some merch of yours
Good video. Seeing you working without gloves makes me want to wash my own hands!! Lol. Funny thought: you never actually wash our own hands, they wash eachother while you just stand there and watch ;-)
for me, the hardest part was getting my ProCircuit exhaust off... was SUPER hard to get it to come off, but wen back together SUPER easy. Turned out NOT to be my brushes. Turned out to be my clutch switch (or the wear/slop in the clutch perch??)
Piece of 2x4 lived in the boot of my dad's old discovery for 3 years for this exact reason he just never bothered replacing the brushes 😂😂 eventually he did them when the 2x4 stopped working
Hey man, so my brush holder set arrived today. It’s missing the bolt that holds the brush holder in place and it’s missing the magnet for A port which attaches to the bolt. Is this a seperate part that I need to Order or should it have come with the brush holder set? Thanks in advance man.
Are we talking the same bike? I'm struggling to think what this magnet is. However can you not just swap over the existing parts? The only thing that really matters in the bushes if they are worn out.
spicy110 sorry I meant carbon. It’s fine I’ve found out that it’s a separate part I need to order. I’m talking about the bolt that the cable connects to to power the starter. My brush holder kit did not come with that bolt or the carbon block attached to it that is spring loaded and contacts the commutator.
Instead of filling the gap, make two small cuts on the end pipe so when you clamp it, it has some movement to clamp down, I've seen it on stock car exhausts so it might work here? Idk I wouldn't take my word for it 😂
Hahaha 😆👍 yep doubling up. Normally you can just get a round gasket if it's a big difference but 1-1.5mm you can just use sealant...unless it is this bike and it will just blow all that crap out haha.
@@spicy110 idk how much they are but it might also help with metal works, I've seen tools the can make the end of a pipe slightly wider, maybe that's possible with the front piece? Have no idea 😂
@@spicy110 So next time your Mums Washing Machine stops spinning you will be able to fix it for her cheap😊👍about £7 for a set of Brushes (not to be confused with paint Brushes, sweeping Brushes or Bush,s🤣😂) beats paying to replace a perfectly good motor..It's A lot less fiddly than most modern vehicle design's.. Well done Spicy teaching everyone how to fix it yourself.👍👍
10:35 I was just getting a good look at difference between old and new brushes when you decided to wiggle them around. Please hold still for more then 2 seconds!
In my job I repair motors for electric power steering pumps, and the armature dust that comes out some of those is insane. I have to wear a respirator while I'm pulling them apart and blowing out the carbon because it's carcinogenic, and doesn't taste particularly nice... Haha. The old mini cooper pumps are the worst culprits by far.
So I changed the brushes on my quad bike. Very similar deal to what you did. Now my starter motor won't work at all despite power getting through. All I get is a click from the solenoid which was working before I changed the brushes. Any idea what it could be?
As someone said earlier you should have cleaned the commutator segments, I know that the new brushes will probably clean it up but you can also check for any wear and arcing damage, just a belt and braces thing when rebuilding motors etc....
Your Starter motor wore out alot more graciously than myn did. I watched the stator of my old bikes starter eject itself from the bike into someones car door.
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Just got round to starting my bike for the first time since doing the brush replacement as you’ve taught me to do via this video. And it started up beautifully! So stoked! Saved me over $150 buying a brand new starter motor. It sounds so healthy when it starts now and no need to tap the starter. Very pleased and thanks again spicy for making these tutorials.
I used my air compressor gun and electrical contact cleaner to clean out my starter motor. Was such an easy job I really appreciate your tutorial.
I enjoyed watching this video as I have a 2007 DRZ400SM. No starter problems as of yet with mine, but I still enjoy seeing them worked on. The only part of the video that I would change is that you did not test the starter motor. For me personally I always test a starter motor (and alternators) on the bench before I go through the trouble of the installation. I learned that lesson the hard way a couple of time with rebuild/re-manufactured starters and alternators.
Thank you so much!!!!! You have saved my life getting to and from work! I just spent 500 dollars on a kickstart just to find I can use the decompression lever and I can't kickstart it -__- so thanks so damn much defiantly giving a like and subscribe
Just did this on my bike; seemed to fix the “clicky” issue. Just wanted to say thank you for the informative video, it really helped me out.
Sweet! Mine is still going strong so it defo fixed it for me long term.
thank you very much, this is exactly what mine was doing and this video helped me fix the problem. appreciate it :)
Great video man. Made me nervous how you were working outside putting bolts and parts in the grass lol
Spicy just a tip, next time you remove your exhaust header try a piece of header wrap to fill the void gap, wrap two or three times if necessary and presto heat resistant and will never fail. It will probably be more quiet as well. Good vid btw. Header wrap is usually expensive by the roll, try a shop to see if you could get 6 inches or so to save money.
For a minute i thought edd China had moved onto bikes , gotta love the orange gloves spicy
Spicy ur a younger version of Guy Martin love that dude and love the way you follow him in a mechanised way I'm the same hate buying new parts when I can fix them good job spicy.
Thanks heaps for this video man you’re saving me 200 nzd because I was gonna just buy a whole new starter but this looks very straight forward and something I can do easy. Cheers man appreciate it I’ll return the favour someday buy some merch of yours
Good video. Seeing you working without gloves makes me want to wash my own hands!! Lol.
Funny thought: you never actually wash our own hands, they wash eachother while you just stand there and watch ;-)
top video mate hope you and reeno have a good day
Do you typically wear your helmet while working on your bike?
It's because my mic set up in in there.
Can you please tell me the name of the gum that you sprayed in silencer bend?
Huge Help Thanks Dude
No problem!
nice job spicy always good when you can repair and reuse something
Thanks for sharing this important fix spicy110.
thanks for helping weemoto
for me, the hardest part was getting my ProCircuit exhaust off... was SUPER hard to get it to come off, but wen back together SUPER easy.
Turned out NOT to be my brushes. Turned out to be my clutch switch (or the wear/slop in the clutch perch??)
"Meatless brushes" to BEEFY brushes, thorough vid-nice work!
Thanks, I'm on with my bike starter motor tomorrow. Let you know how it works out..
Good luck!
Can you please tell me what video you explain why it’s draining your battery?
Piece of 2x4 lived in the boot of my dad's old discovery for 3 years for this exact reason he just never bothered replacing the brushes 😂😂 eventually he did them when the 2x4 stopped working
For the pipe .. Have you tried Flex Tape or Flex Seal products ?
Hey man, so my brush holder set arrived today. It’s missing the bolt that holds the brush holder in place and it’s missing the magnet for A port which attaches to the bolt. Is this a seperate part that I need to Order or should it have come with the brush holder set? Thanks in advance man.
Are we talking the same bike? I'm struggling to think what this magnet is. However can you not just swap over the existing parts? The only thing that really matters in the bushes if they are worn out.
spicy110 sorry I meant carbon. It’s fine I’ve found out that it’s a separate part I need to order. I’m talking about the bolt that the cable connects to to power the starter. My brush holder kit did not come with that bolt or the carbon block attached to it that is spring loaded and contacts the commutator.
Nice video. Very helpful
Splendid didgeridooage, Sir! >_
Instead of filling the gap, make two small cuts on the end pipe so when you clamp it, it has some movement to clamp down, I've seen it on stock car exhausts so it might work here? Idk I wouldn't take my word for it 😂
This will teach me to watch the whole video before commenting
Hahaha 😆👍 yep doubling up. Normally you can just get a round gasket if it's a big difference but 1-1.5mm you can just use sealant...unless it is this bike and it will just blow all that crap out haha.
@@spicy110 idk how much they are but it might also help with metal works, I've seen tools the can make the end of a pipe slightly wider, maybe that's possible with the front piece? Have no idea 😂
thanks
Hahaha I'd love you as my next door neighbour. Depending on what you doing. Voom Voom 🤔 what the hell is that? Look over fence 😮 spicy 😂😂😂
If nothing else at least I'm not boring 😅
Agree your videos are never boring. Good job wish I could do more to support the channel and you😒
why didn't you clean the commutator segments with wet n dry or wire wool, to get it nice and shiney?
Because the new brushes will do, and seems like it's working find so all is well.
@@spicy110 So next time your Mums Washing Machine stops spinning you will be able to fix it for her cheap😊👍about £7 for a set of Brushes (not to be confused with paint Brushes, sweeping Brushes or Bush,s🤣😂) beats paying to replace a perfectly good motor..It's A lot less fiddly than most modern vehicle design's..
Well done Spicy teaching everyone how to fix it yourself.👍👍
10:35 I was just getting a good look at difference between old and new brushes when you decided to wiggle them around. Please hold still for more then 2 seconds!
Use the pause button
What is the part name/number
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In my job I repair motors for electric power steering pumps, and the armature dust that comes out some of those is insane. I have to wear a respirator while I'm pulling them apart and blowing out the carbon because it's carcinogenic, and doesn't taste particularly nice... Haha. The old mini cooper pumps are the worst culprits by far.
Ktm 390s have a dent fitted from factory so it fits in the frame. I think the 125/200s have a smaller diameter exhaust so the dent isnt needed
I have since learnt this is indeed factory! 😆
4:00 fuck me, had a meh day and this solved it for me haha, thank you
Glad it brought some joy 😊
So I changed the brushes on my quad bike. Very similar deal to what you did.
Now my starter motor won't work at all despite power getting through. All I get is a click from the solenoid which was working before I changed the brushes.
Any idea what it could be?
Unfiltered BEEF.
You edited the video so well, only to ruin it in the description. Hiding in the bushes.
Nice gloves....😎
😄 they are great for the videos as they contrast so well. Thanks again for sending them 🙂
Can't find anything for my bike on wemoto haha
😯 what do you ride?
@@spicy110 Suzuki en125-2 2007 plate I'm after a top box rack
Any one with a wr250r had problems with their brushes?
All starter motors are basically the same in all bikes.
As someone said earlier you should have cleaned the commutator segments, I know that the new brushes will probably clean it up but you can also check for any wear and arcing damage, just a belt and braces thing when rebuilding motors etc....
Your Starter motor wore out alot more graciously than myn did.
I watched the stator of my old bikes starter eject itself from the bike into someones car door.
l have arrow pipe you can have much better fit
Lost me at dr "zee" wtf 😩
you got ripped for 140...brand new on ebay the entire motor runs about $30...
A masterclass is what it is 😉
You made this job look so easy 😉
GJIZE!!!!!!!