starter motor

[hoppy41]

hi, can anyone please help, starter motor will not turn over. Bike has been standing a very long time. Engine may be seized,is there anyway to check?

I have changed the starter relay, though this makes no difference

1993 nc31

liverpool uk

[hoppy41]

is it possible to check if engine is seized by turning crankshaft bolt? anyone know were this is?

sorry to be bit daft

dave

[Superjack44]

The crankshaft can be turned by removing the hexagonal plug from the righthand side of the engine there is a 14mm bolt that can be turned with a socket and bar if the engine is not siezed.

[tomigun]

As Superjack says this is the way. But first of all i think that if you don't have mechanic experiance it is better to give the sf to a mechanic. But if you still want to try it by yourself,i think that you must have the service manual.
Here some help for the first steps:







Take care,i think something is broken inside and if you try this work perhaps you gonna make more damage.

[Superjack44]

Where abouts are you, maybe someone close who may be able to help you.

[hoppy41]

Thanks for help. I removed the left cover. Typical bolt turns 3/4 then jams. Im in heswall on wirral. Thanks

[hoppy41]

I think a valve maybe stuck. Would crankshaft jam if this happened?

[Superjack44]

I think a valve maybe stuck. Would crankshaft jam if this happened?

Yes piston would hit it do not force it , If you remove the camcover it could be possible to see if a valve was stuck in the open position, in which case its a head off job.