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I just soaked mine in vinegar, overnight. Poured it out and soaked it in 24 hours again in new vinegar, then I soaked it in water for 24 hours, dried it with an air compressor and then coated it with oil to make sure it wouldn't rust

sounds like mine did when the starter was dead. Is the starter hot to the touch when you try that?

I used straight vinegar and didn't boil, just let it soak.

my helmet is an HJC and it has vents in it

I'm horrible with the bike, but I am learning, and even I was able to remove and clean the carb and it makes ALL the difference

Well I installed the new starter Thursday night and put it all back together. It fired right up, I took it for two laps around the block and as is my luck it's been raining ever since. BUT IT RUNS! Thanks to all for your help

I took it to a place that rebuilds and they said the armature seems like it's shot. I ordered a new one from eBay last night. We'll see how it goes. I appreciate all the help.

title says it all, I need a starter.

I need the starter for an 82 xs400 it says Mitsuba 8m-7 12v

I need a starter for an 82 xs400 it's a mitsuba 8m-7 12v

I pulled it today, not as bad as I thought. Had to remove the foot shift lever and take the chain cover off to get to it. Had it tested out and it ran for maybe 2 seconds, shut down and got hot. So... I need a starter.

No, I have no kick starter. They sell rebuild kits for about 25 bucks, or I might be able to take it somewhere and get it rebuilt. A new one is about 79 - 99 bucks, so hopefully I can get it rebuilt for about 50.00. Now my question is how do I get the starter off? I tried today and it was a...

OK, I did the starter test today and it just hummed when I connected it to the charger, so I am going to guess it's frozen up?

Also, I bypassed the solenoid to see what happened and it made the same type of sound and got hot, so any help is still appreciated.

OK... I am a novice What's this voltage regultor and how do I check the starter?