Starter Questions!

[Deeppow16]

Well last week my starter crapped out because my relay crapped out, starter is froze and the new relay just clicks. So now I'm doing this fun job of removing it. I don't have any questions about getting the starter out. My question is when I look on online at new starters I see some that are $100 and some that are $350 but all say I can use them in my nytro. What have people used for starters? Aftermarket or OEM? Thanks in advance.

 

[Dr. FeeLGooD]

Jobber starters are not worth the scrap metal they are made from.

 

[Deeppow16]

So go with OEM is what your saying?

 

[MrSled]

So go with OEM is what your saying?

I know a guy putting one in that he bought off Amazon.. I hope it lasts more then a year. A new one is crazy priced.

 

[herndonp]

This might save you some time. http://www.rays-shop.com/2011/04/the-easy-way-to-replace-a-yamaha-nytro-starter-motor/

Pete

 

[MrSled]

This might save you some time. http://www.rays-shop.com/2011/04/the-easy-way-to-replace-a-yamaha-nytro-starter-motor/

Pete

Thats the way I do it.

 

[herndonp]

If the starter looks in good shape may just need to replace brushes Ref# 2 In diagram below. ($36)

 

[RobWarrior]

This might save you some time. http://www.rays-shop.com/2011/04/the-easy-way-to-replace-a-yamaha-nytro-starter-motor/

Pete

I added a little twist to those instructions that allowed me to do the job alone and not use pry bars potentially doing more damage. If you have a snowmobile lift you can follow his instructions to the point where you pry the engine up to let the starter fall out, from there raise the sled up as high as possible on the lift, you need an eye bolt in your ceiling and 2 ratchet straps, hook them to the eye bolt and the castings holes on the motor, lower the lift slowly and the starter will drop right out, install the new one and raise the lift until the mount holes line back up.
Might be doing this again as my starter is acting up.

 

[Deeppow16]

This might save you some time. http://www.rays-shop.com/2011/04/the-easy-way-to-replace-a-yamaha-nytro-starter-motor/

Pete

Yeah this is the way that I'm doing it. Now I just need to find a couple buddies to help pry the motor with me.

 

[Deeppow16]

I added a little twist to those instructions that allowed me to do the job alone and not use pry bars potentially doing more damage. If you have a snowmobile lift you can follow his instructions to the point where you pry the engine up to let the starter fall out, from there raise the sled up as high as possible on the lift, you need an eye bolt in your ceiling and 2 ratchet straps, hook them to the eye bolt and the castings holes on the motor, lower the lift slowly and the starter will drop right out, install the new one and raise the lift until the mount holes line back up.
Might be doing this again as my starter is acting up.

I like this idea. Might have to try it before I try prying on it.

 

[Deeppow16]

Thoughts on this Kimpex starter? Its have the price of a Yamaha starter.

 

[Deeppow16]

Looks like I found the problem. A huge piece of the magnet broke off and the magnet actually spun about 3/4" around in the housing. I wonder how that happened!

 

[RobWarrior]

Thoughts on this Kimpex starter? Its have the price of a Yamaha starter.View attachment 135758

I used a DB Electrical, I would go with this Kimpex or maybe a Rick's motorsports one now...with that said the DB is still ticking. I thought I was going to need to change it again but turned out my battery was weak. 3 years about 2000 miles with the DB.

 

[MrSled]

Looks like I found the problem. A huge piece of the magnet broke off and the magnet actually spun about 3/4" around in the housing. I wonder how that happened!

Prior to that was it tough to start?

 

[grizztracks]

I've installed DB Electrical starters also and as far as I know they are all still out there working. Make sure you replace the starter relay when doing a starter replacement.