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I'm putting a new starter in my GL1200a. Have the exhaust dropped, studs out, etc, and I'm almost positive I have the starter engaged in the gear. There's only 1/8" to go before the two bolt holes line up. I think it's the O-ring that's not yet in the hole that's stopping it. I put some oil on it all before engaging it. Had it in and out 5 times now, but it seems to want a fair bit of force to go that last bit.
Anyone got experience in this job that can offer words of advice? Dare I pry on the things to force it in? Any other ideas to seat this thing?
I'm walking away from it for the afternoon before I break something. Usually helps for some reason.
Frank
I'm putting a new starter in my GL1200a. Have the exhaust dropped, studs out, etc, and I'm almost positive I have the starter engaged in the gear. There's only 1/8" to go before the two bolt holes line up. I think it's the O-ring that's not yet in the hole that's stopping it. I put some oil on it all before engaging it. Had it in and out 5 times now, but it seems to want a fair bit of force to go that last bit.
Anyone got experience in this job that can offer words of advice? Dare I pry on the things to force it in? Any other ideas to seat this thing?
I'm walking away from it for the afternoon before I break something. Usually helps for some reason.
Frank