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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Grosset starter issue
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<blockquote data-quote="stu spalding" data-source="post: 114807" data-attributes="member: 2563"><p>The seal only prevents grease exiting from it's end of the bearing, there is nothing to stop the grease leaving the other end into the clutch, so it can easily run dry. I have had a new set of sprags start slipping and then grip again for no apparent reason, it's probably best to clean the clutch and start afresh. I have found that silicon grease works as well as the special grease that Francois supplies and as my bike is my regular transport the starter gets a lot of use, I've worn out 2 sets of sprags so far. New sprags are available from any good bearing supplier, part no Cross Morse 761310003 although the original cage supplied with the starter kit must be retained as Francois narrows it slightly. Cheers, Stu.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stu spalding, post: 114807, member: 2563"] The seal only prevents grease exiting from it's end of the bearing, there is nothing to stop the grease leaving the other end into the clutch, so it can easily run dry. I have had a new set of sprags start slipping and then grip again for no apparent reason, it's probably best to clean the clutch and start afresh. I have found that silicon grease works as well as the special grease that Francois supplies and as my bike is my regular transport the starter gets a lot of use, I've worn out 2 sets of sprags so far. New sprags are available from any good bearing supplier, part no Cross Morse 761310003 although the original cage supplied with the starter kit must be retained as Francois narrows it slightly. Cheers, Stu. [/QUOTE]
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