Starter for 2019 VMAX

[pcwolfie]

I was just told that the starter has failed and can not be salvaged...Does anyone have an OEM starter for a '19?? Also how is this possible? only 1800 MILES!!

 

[one2dmax]

Likely needs the brushes replaced at most. COULD have another failure that is more permanent but not as likely. Even then they don't generally fail that early.

 

[tvmax]

Wouldn't it be strange for brushes to wear out with those few miles? Are there still shops that rebuild starters?

 

[MaxMidnight]

I was just told that the starter has failed and can not be salvaged...Does anyone have an OEM starter for a '19?? Also how is this possible? only 1800 MILES!!

Who told you that and how did they diagnose it?

 

[D Larson]

Here is Partzilla

https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/2019/vmax-vmx17kgy/starting-motor
Very curious why yours failed...... ☹

 

[Ukemax]

Mine has 42k on it and everyonce in a while I have to give it a tap to start. Just havent got around to rebuilding or replacing it yet. 1800 seems very low, but the starters seem to be one of the most common wear items. Everything else has been rock solid.

 

[D Larson]

I am at 3000 so I would have hoped there is no issue. @pcwolfie is hopefully the extreme case.

Any idea if the starter is used on other Yamaha models? If it is fairly common then no big deal. Otherwise I may just order one and put it on the shelf. Parts are going to get harder and harder to find.

 

[mymax]

I am at 3000 so I would have hoped there is no issue. @pcwolfie is hopefully the extreme case.

Any idea if the starter is used on other Yamaha models? If it is fairly common then no big deal. Otherwise I may just order one and put it on the shelf. Parts are going to get harder and harder to find.
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I was just told that the starter has failed and can not be salvaged...Does anyone have an OEM starter for a '19?? Also how is this possible? only 1800 MILES!!

yes it’s strange but make sure it’s covers under Yamaha warranty

 

[D Larson]

I was just told that the starter has failed and can not be salvaged...Does anyone have an OEM starter for a '19?? Also how is this possible? only 1800 MILES!!

Are you up an running? Bike fixed?