Yes, your side cover needs to be taken off, the starter motor bolts are fastened from the inside. Apart from the cover it is a straightforward job, the starter pinion does not have to be removed, the hole in the engine casing is big enough for it.

Michiel

Trevor - have you done the job yet, because (if the 907 is same as 906) there is a way to 'cheat'..........

Remove oil pressure switch - disconnect battery & starter leads.

Remove end bolts from starter motor - turn end cap slightly should enable bolts & then end cap of starter to be removed.

Check/replace brushes - 'dress' the armature end where the brushes contact. Check bearings/oil seal etc.

Re-assembly is a reverse of the above, coupling with holding your tongue right, mixed with the appropiate amount of swearing........ :thumbup:

When you are looking for brushes - rock along to your Suzuki dealer, & match them up with LTF 500 ATV brushes. These are the same I think - this is what I did on my 906 anyway. Means disassembly of LHS motor casing is'nt needed.
Best of luck, (& don't forget to remain a active site member!!!)

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Good stuff, Duck. I've seen your technique for the starter motor referred to previously - it seems like a good one!

Skins - my starter died just after I got the bike - rang a mate who had a 900SS & a manual, to see what the story was - it reffered to the 'proper' way, but after having a good look - came up with the above, which worked for what it needed - brushes & a clean.

Trevor - sounds like you are on the right track - do the brushes/clean etc - chuck it back together & then tell us what the story is....... :thumbup: :thumbup:

Trevor,

Don't do what I did. When I reassembled mine, I put something in the wrong way. The bloody thing went backwards!!!! Auto electricians told me this was impossible. After much head scratching, I pulled it apart and saw my mistake. So be careful. I hate doing jobs twice.

Too many years ago to remember how I did mine, sorry.

Well, there's the 'right' way - the 'wrong' way, & the 'Aussie' way of doing things I suppose........... :thumbup:

So hows that starter going now then..............

Hi duck, the starter motor………well the side covers had to come off so the unit could be worked on, fixed the unit and re assemble. While there I had a small oil leak from the heads… heads off new seals and check pistons. Working great now no leaks, running like a charm. Changed the front sprocket for a 14 tooth unit as well. much better around the great ocean road...

Regards
trevor