Recent content by darren matchett

I agree, terrible design. I put on about 1800 km after I put the new starter in and did start it in some really cold weather, as low -30 C, and it worked great. Keeping my fingers crossed it holds up.

Hey Mark, I had the same problem with my starter. Took it to a starter guy and he said not worth rebuilding. I put a new aftermarket one back in because yamaha wanted close to $500 for one, aftermarket one was around $150. The armature gear on these starters is in engine oil all the time and...

Thanks Sleddog, but too late for me, already pulled my engine. After speaking with Corey from above thread, I tried taking out the starter from the bottom, but it was a no go. I have the fuel injected venture and his was the carb model. I lifted the front of motor as much as possible and still...

Hi Corey, I have a 2009 Venture TF with a bad starter. Is this the same sled that you changed the starter on without removing the motor? Any problem accessing the starter bolts doing it from the oil filter hatch opening? Any help is appreciated, dealer is telling me they only do it via motor...