richard-7 said:
BritTwit said:
Seems like when we buy a Norton these days, we also learn the true meaning of patience. :lol:
I waited almost 12 weeks for a new starter.
Thanks for the part#.
Oh man, too bad my dads starter tool wont be ready for two more weeks. You wouldn't have had to replace your starter, just the solenoids which are readily available everywhere and way less than a new starter plus all the work to remove it as you can replace right on the bike with this custom tool.
My dealer worked with Norton UK to get the new starter unit. It was replaced under warrantee so no cost to me. However, it certainly would have been nice to have the bike to ride for those 12 weeks. Didn't know the solenoids could be replace. My dealer didn't know, and neither did the Norton Internation Service Manager. I did think about having it removed by the dealer so I could take it to a Harley shop. Their starters are similar with a bendix mechanism.
On the plus side, the mechanic checked the ring gear while the primary was open to make sure there was no problem.