ports Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Hi, Have had my v11 sport for about 3 years now and constantly having issue with the starter motor. The starter motor was replaced 2.5 years ago, however im still having problem with the bike turning over. There is a lead up phase before it stops working, it clicks a couple of times then turns over. The after i turn it off again the starter motor screeches and does turn over.. Then if i leave it again, the starter motor just clicks and doesnt turn over. I had this problem 6 month ago for a couple of days then it started working again. Its now doing it again, could it be the wiring rather than the starter motor? The battery is fully charged and in good condition. Wondering if this is a common problem with the V11. any guidance is appreciated. cheer Ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoguzzi Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 have you cleaned/tightened the battery leads? (at both ends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottagetone Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Sounds like is not getting full power, as fotguzzi suggested, check your leads and make sure everything is clean and tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I'll add my two cents and amplify what GT and FT said. You are in a very damp climate. You need to go over the entire grounding system and clean it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ports Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 thanks will check the wiring and give the area a clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ports Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Just had chat to mechanic he thinks could be the regulator diffuser/rectifier. I had a look and the batter fuse isnt blowing its burning the the fuse holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 The 30amp fuse melting is a common problem, it gets loose and dirty and can't handle the current, my solution is to by-pass it you don't need a fuse there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Roy Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 As Steve says, it's a very common problem, I was able to fix mine by scraping the contacts with emery then bending the clips. Don't re-use the old fuse. The starter motor screeches, perhaps it needs a good lube job. Scrape clean and vaseline the battery terminals. Inspect and clean the main ground where it connects to the gearbox, usually nearby the seat release lock. make sure it's not under the lock screw. I know of several that let out the magic smoke because of a bad ground. The V11 Sport is the best wiring of any Guzzi IMHO, the starter solenoid is not through the ignition switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike66 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 My 30 amp kept burning out too and I agree with the others, just wire it straight to the battery. It's sorted mine and the wires have never got hot even after a days ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 All of the above, (although I installed a 30 amp "MAXI fuse" to sort the hot fuse issue), but also be sure your battery is truly in good fettle. These AGM batteries are not "maintenance free" IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraeV11 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Have had similar symptoms, a bit of a groan from the starter motor and then nothing but the clicks. I have gone over the entire electrical system and cleaned all the contacts, checked grounds, checked fuses, swapped relays etc but still nothing. So I pulled the starter motor yesterday and . . . see if you can spot where the missing bolt should be. So much groaning from me. I have stripped and cleaned the starter motor, replaced the bolt, added a little grease and been generally nice to it, but it is clear there has been some cooking going on in here - that classic smell of burnt out electric motors. On reassembly I get the same low groan then clicks. Do you guys think it is worth replacing brushes or is the starter toast ? I have a brand new battery BTW. The starter is the original. 2002 sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraeV11 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Here is the rather amusing face of a sick starter BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossi46 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Graev11 not sure about brushes but I used gutsibits and bought a refurbed unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraeV11 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Graev11 not sure about brushes but I used gutsibits and bought a refurbed unit Thanks. They seem to have the best price in the UK plus discount for the old motor. I am just going to re-check the ignition switch before buying. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraeV11 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I am going for a new starter. It is definitely getting juice but the best I can get out of it is a very laboured spin for about a second and then the solenoid clicks (have tried two different batteries, fully charged, one brand new). Then end cap covering the brushes gets very hot so all is not well. Damn. This bike is practically brand new with all the parts I have replaced. Where's the scotch ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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