DRider
Wannabie Member
Hey folks,
So, my starter motor has finally packed in completely, after a few months of fiddling with it to try and keep it alive. At this point, I've no choice but to get a replacement, as it's just completely buggered.
However, for the Suzuki Intruder VL 125, it'll be close to £450 for a new motor, and the VAT, and delivery, and labour charges. £450. Screw that. That's a *bit* out of my price range. The cheapest I've found is £279 inc. VAT and delivery, but that still seems a bit excessive. My motorcycling friend/co-worker found a starter motor for a Suzuki GZ 125, for only around £30 or so, and says he can fit it onto my bike after he wares down... a bolt or something, I guess? A certain fixture to make it fit properly onto the bike.
My main question is; is this safe? Is it recommended at all? Will it blow up other parts of my bike... somehow? Is it even possible?
And secondly; if it's not, please tell me if there's a website that sells *slightly* cheaper starter motors. I will love you for eternity. FOR ETERNITY.
Thanks.
So, my starter motor has finally packed in completely, after a few months of fiddling with it to try and keep it alive. At this point, I've no choice but to get a replacement, as it's just completely buggered.
However, for the Suzuki Intruder VL 125, it'll be close to £450 for a new motor, and the VAT, and delivery, and labour charges. £450. Screw that. That's a *bit* out of my price range. The cheapest I've found is £279 inc. VAT and delivery, but that still seems a bit excessive. My motorcycling friend/co-worker found a starter motor for a Suzuki GZ 125, for only around £30 or so, and says he can fit it onto my bike after he wares down... a bolt or something, I guess? A certain fixture to make it fit properly onto the bike.
My main question is; is this safe? Is it recommended at all? Will it blow up other parts of my bike... somehow? Is it even possible?
And secondly; if it's not, please tell me if there's a website that sells *slightly* cheaper starter motors. I will love you for eternity. FOR ETERNITY.
Thanks.