G'day.
I have an unusual XV 920.   There are some pictures here if you wish to have a look.
http://members.wideband.net.au/bentons/Secret_page.htm
I have recently had a problem with the starter motor and would very much like to know how the positive brush is connected to the power in side.   My starter motor does not appear to be connected in any way.   I have made a small plate which screws on to where the brush wire is connected and which holds the thing that sticks up out of the starter motor solidly in place to the brush.   It works but I don't know for how long.   Also, when I use the starter, the gear box bit on the ends turns and brings the long 5mm screw in contact with the main power terminal which then shorts and is probably responsible for all the meltedness inside the starter motor.   I have placed a piece of round steel under the starter motor to stop it turning but it is only a quick fix.   Is there a better way?   Where can I purchase replacement starter motor brushes?
When I use the starter motor, after it fires up the engine, a large amount of gnashing and grating sound sometimes come from the starter motor.   Is this normal?   Is there a way to fix this?
Is there any place that sells replacement starter motors?   I think it would be a very good idea to have a spare one.

Thanks.

Doonie

'Eyup and welcome to another english speaker.  I'm about as much use with a spanner as a drunken dung beetle, but it sounds like you've already done a variation on one of the existing fixes for the XV starter.  I think basically if it works, it's worked!  I think most big XVs make horrible grating, clunking and gringing noises on start-up - it's just part of the character of the bike - adds to the sense of occasion!  Unless the three I've had have been the only ones to do it, that is... Hmmm...

Keith

Hi Doonie,

you can get a new starter here:

http://cgi.ebay.de/ORIGINAL-MITSUBA-ANLASSER-YAMAHA-XV-700-XV1100-TR1_W0QQitemZ400065027776QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorrad_Kraftradteile?hash=item5d25bbdec0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

or here
http://cgi.ebay.de/ANLASSER-FUR-MITSUBA-YAMAHA-XV-XV700-1100-VIRAGO-TR1_W0QQitemZ350241086468QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorrad_Kraftradteile?hash=item518bfedc04&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

greets, Georg

Moin Doonie,

you may find a XV 920 starter in downunder here:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/100-NEW-YAMAHA-VIRAGO-STARTER-MOTOR-XV700-XV750-XV920_W0QQitemZ360181202010QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item53dc78fc5a&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

if your starter runs during running engine you have a problem with your starter circuit. There is not backinfo that your engine is running to shut down the starter. Check the service manual from XV 750 SE in the "Tech info". There are good wireing diagrams.

Greet from the other side

T ;DM

Thanks for the replies.   It looks like I will be able to get a new starter motor and I have found some good info on starter repairs.

Doon.