I need to borrow a trickle charger

[SILVER SUZI]

there are only a couple of wreckers here in NZ, try them first. If you have no joy from them, you will find there are heaps of wreckers in Australia. Or there is Ebay.
Someone on here will help you fit it.

[fireball]

Have been offered a starter from a Suzuki UZ125... Does anyone know if the output and fitting would work on the VL?

[Mo NZ]

Does anyone know where I could track one down? Not sure of the part number, but it's a starter motor for a 2008 VL250 Intruder.[/QUOTE]

E-Bay and air-mail. Have it in a week. Cost ya some $$. Enquire how much for the August one and make your decision.

[zippy]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-St...f320c6&vxp=mtr

[FROSTY:Me]

So got a phone call from bike shop today and the verdict is in.
The problem is the starter motor is totally damaged and unrepairable. They spent yesterday try to track down a second hand motor with no luck. I have no issues with buying a new one but they have to come from Suzuki Japan and the next shipment is not due till August.

Does anyone know where I could track one down? Not sure of the part number, but it's a starter motor for a 2008 VL250 Intruder.

In my experience bke shops are very good at what they do but when it comes to complex auto electrical issues they aren't flash.
before yu give up on your starter motor I'd take it in to an auto sparkie to see if he can rebuild it.

[danchop]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-St...f320c6&vxp=mtr

exactly looks the same as the one ive got,altough it doesnt list any specs.
anyway shes quite welcome to take mine away and see if it fits/works on her vl without giving me anything for it.if it does she can just borrow it until a new one arrives or give me 4 times 15 box of steinlager classic(not pure cause thats shit beer).
im pretty sure its the same starter because its obvious it wasnt manufactured for the uz alone,as one of the mountings is not used on my model,plus the uz and vl are japanese made suzukis so thats a plus.
funny you can buy these starters ex china for around $5 a piece but you need to order 200 minimum

[Edbear]

In my experience bke shops are very good at what they do but when it comes to complex auto electrical issues they aren't flash.
before yu give up on your starter motor I'd take it in to an auto sparkie to see if he can rebuild it.

A good idea, too!

[unstuck]

I would be wanting to know what is destroyed in the starter motor, and why. They may just chuck some new brushes in your one and on sell it, been done before.

[fireball]

I am having and aftermarket one ordered in and will be asking for my starter motor back to take it to someone independent to see if it can be fixed and prob sell it online or something.
Bike should be on the road in about a week and a bit even if the price tag is steep..... I miss my bike and just want it to run.

[fireball]

So I sent Suzuki NZ this message on FB and their reply. What are your (non trolling) thoughts?

Dear Suzuki
Ever since I was big enough to ride motorcycles I have owned Suzukis. My first bike was a DS80 best little thing ever!
I now currently own a 2008 VL250 Intruder K7 (named The Grim Reaper). Recently it has had problems starting, so I took it to my bike mechanic. He called me yesterday to inform me the starter motor is beyond repair. I have no problems with this as it is part of owning a bike. The part I am most upset and disappointed with is the fact he can not find a second hand replacement or a brand new part. As I understand this is a common fault with the VL and considering how popular the bike is I would assume there would be the stock available. I am really upset that the next available shipment and available part is not due until August. So I am left without my only mode of transport for 8 weeks.
I love my Suzuki, I am just left feeling left out in the cold.
Regards.
Kat.


Suzuki New Zealand Limited

Hi Kat
Sorry to hear about your recent troubles with your VL250.
According to our parts sale history we’ve only ever sold one new starter motor so this would explain why we don’t currently hold stock of this particular item. Items that are required urgently can be air freighted from Japan and delivered in 8-10 days but the shipping costs are a lot higher. It sounds like your part has been sea freighted.
Our technical team are aware of a small number of customers who have experienced problems with their starter motors. The problem is not widespread and they estimate around 1% of the total fleet of VL250s have suffered from a similar issue.
The reason for the failure in their opinion is most likely linked to infrequent maintenance or incorrect service procedures being followed. The choke plunger can become seized in the carburettor housing and is commonly missed during servicing or if servicing is carried out by non-qualified people.
We have advised our Suzuki dealers to lube the cable and check the choke plunger during routine servicing as without the choke operating correctly the VL starter motor can be easily overloaded and overheated trying to start the motorcycle.
Ride Safe,
Suzuki New Zealand.


(Please note all services done on my VL250 have been done at the regular service intervals and to keep my bike under warranty was done by a Suzuki approved/ Suzuki dealer)

[Edbear]

That could also explain why it's not running to its performance potential.

[F5 Dave]

exactly looks the same as the one ive got,altough it doesnt list any specs.
anyway shes quite welcome to take mine away and see if it fits/works on her vl without giving me anything for it.if it does she can just borrow it until a new one arrives or give me 4 times 15 box of steinlager classic(not pure cause thats shit beer).
im pretty sure its the same starter because its obvious it wasnt manufactured for the uz alone,as one of the mountings is not used on my model,plus the uz and vl are japanese made suzukis so thats a plus.
funny you can buy these starters ex china for around $5 a piece but you need to order 200 minimum

Look, sorry for getting to this thread late, but I'll have to stop you right there. Steiny classic is the shit beer & if you can manage to ingest more than a bottle or two it give a wicked hangover that not many other beers can match.


As the add said; They're drinking our beer there. - 'cause no fucker here will.

[Richard Mc F]

I am having and aftermarket one ordered in and will be asking for my starter motor back to take it to someone independent to see if it can be fixed and prob sell it online or something.
Bike should be on the road in about a week and a bit even if the price tag is steep..... I miss my bike and just want it to run.

The armature is shorted out and would need rewinding.

I know, I have seen it

[fireball]

The armature is shorted out and would need rewinding.

I know, I have seen it

So on the level of fixable?