From: "Robb Martin" Subject: Vmax Starter Woes (the Fix) I just recently fixed up my starter because of slow starting. I was sure something was cooked, NOT. If anyone is having a problem with slow starting try this: Hindle only: remove the two front pipes. Other I don't know. Remove the water conduit assembly Remove the two bolts for the starter Disassemble starter Inspect commutator, if a blackish color clean with 400-600 grit sand paper until copper color Inspect Mica grooves clean with a hack saw blade (1-2 passes only) My brushes were not to worn but I replaced them anyway Voila a new starter :) I might have left out a few things. If i did feel free to add to this how to Robb '85 FlameMax Always have a plan B --------------- > I looked at the starter but see no wires, 2 bolts, stock > pipe, radiator hose. Right except there is 1 thick wire, with a rubber boot over a nut attaching it to side of the starter. > How hard can this be to remove? Not that hard, you have to drain the coolant though obviously, and remove the hoses that are in the way, and remove a screw and twist that pipe out of the way. > Gaskets? O-rings. Even on the starter snout. >this bike has 15000 miles/ 1990 model My 1990 had a weak starter a while back; they were still using the old 2-brush design then. Replaced it & been fine ever since. ------------------- From: "lfracing" Subject: Re: Vmax Re: charging problem here No, Paul, the new 4-brush setup will not fit the old 2-brush housing...been there, tried that... John