Starter tester???

[SRAD]

can anyone test motorcycle starters? I know that autozone can test car starters can they test bikes?

[Kim-n-Dean]

can anyone test motorcycle starters? I know that autozone can test car starters can they test bikes?Just take it out and connect it to your battery. It'll either work or not...

[SRAD]

it spins but is drawing power. when the starter is engaged voltage drops from 12+ to 7-8 volts. everything else has been replaced from the battery to the starter cable. the only thing that original is the starter and they are like $200 new. so i'd rather test it before replacing it.

[Kim-n-Dean]

it spins but is drawing power. when the starter is engaged voltage drops from 12+ to 7-8 volts. everything else has been replaced from the battery to the starter cable. the only thing that original is the starter and they are like $200 new. so i'd rather test it before replacing it.Right, it draws power and that makes it spin. What's the problem?

[SRAD]

well at 7-8 volts it only spins at half the speed it needs to start. so there is only like 1 revolution every 3 seconds.

[Kim-n-Dean]

well at 7-8 volts it only spins at half the speed it needs to start. so there is only like 1 revolution every 3 seconds.If you've replaced everything else, and hook the starter straight to your battery and it still turns the same, you've found your problem...

If it can be serviced, it's probably just dirty brushes or contacts.

[Devaclis]

Rebuild that thing. It is pretty easy, only about $25 for a rebuild kit. :)

[SRAD]

i have disassembled and tested the starter according to the haynes manual and everying tested good. i have no idea why its drawing so much power.

[Bueller]

If it is drawing that much power it will be generating a lot of heat at your problem point.

[SRAD]

power isnt applyed long enough for heat. the longer its connected the more power it drains.