Starter Motor

[jpTigerCDN]

I think I may be joining the queue of starter motor failures. Only 21,000 kms on a 2011 roadie and all I can get out of the starter is a double cough and no engine turnover. Will let you know how my dealer responds here in western Canada.

[charrito]

We must have twin bikes...I also have a 2011 roadie with about 21k miles and have the same issue when the bike is hot.

[Cariboo_kid]

My starter motor has just lately started to sound like it's clattering for a few seconds after the bike starts. Has anyone else run across this issue?

[AvgBear]

Originally Posted by Cariboo_kid

Has anyone else run across this issue?

Not to my knowledge (haven't read about it here)? 
But, one thing that could cause what you're describing could be the sprag sarter-drive hanging-up? (admittedly, they don't usually fail that way -- more often, they fail to engage)
An easy attempt for relief would be to change oil & filter -- making sure to use recco'd spec.
(this is just "assuming" the sprag is "sticking" and dragging the starter motor after the bike has started  )

[Kowalski]

My starter on my 2011xc  started playing up at 50k km`s while on a 4 month trip around Mexico, it would bind up when hot but would start no problem when cold. By the time i got home even when the bike was only warm it wouldn`t start.

When the bike was new i know the original owner had the dreaded stalling issue while on a long trip which probably shortened the life of the starter.  New starter motor, end of problem.

[chuckxc]

Starter motor heat problem - I think there could be a common problem here. When my 2012 800 XC engine becomes hot by sitting at idle,  and if it is turned off and on again, the starter motor will fail to crank, either sluggish at best or no turnover at all at worst. Wait 10 min. for the bike to cool down, and back to normal. New battery, clean cables. I did an experiment, I first caused the problem by sitting at idle, then doused the starter motor with cold water from the hose, and it started normally immediately after the water cool down.
No wait.

I'd be interested to hear from others with the same symptoms. And does Triumph know anything about this they are not telling?

[Kowalski]

I talked to Triumph North America and they weren`t interested. For the small amount of complaints there is no way they will warranty it unless you have a very sympathetic dealer. It appears just to be one of those items that has a lifespan of around 50k. Pricey little bugger too. Its a common starter with other models so you could try salvage yards.

[chuckxc]

Thanks Kowalski, and l should have added,   yep done over 50,000  km. Not impressed!

[muedet]

Hi guys,
pls have a look at a german forum:
http://www.tigerhome.de/index.php?showtopic=28918

Seems to be caused by design and/or material used and come up after 50 thousands.

Cheers

[Bladerunner99]

Originally Posted by muedet

Hi guys,
pls have a look at a german forum:
http://www.tigerhome.de/index.php?showtopic=28918

Seems to be caused by design and/or material used and come up after 50 thousands.

Cheers

That's all very well if you can speak German