WORRIED ABOUT STARTER ON 2002

[CVN]

I PURCHASED MY 02 HAYBUSA IN MAY OF 06. I RECENTLY READ ABOUT THE PROBLEMS THIS YEAR MODEL HAD WITH THE STARTER.  BEFORE I BOUGHT PARTS TO PREVENT THE PROBLEM, I WONDERED IF THERE IS ANYWAY TO IDENTIFY BETWEEN THE 2002 STARTERS AND THE IMPROVED 2003 STARTER.  I DO NOT HAVE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THE BIKE.

 

[Charlesbusa]

I don't know, but as long as your battery is strong you won't have a problem. Its only when a weak battery is turning the starter slowly that kickback can happen. I bought a high output battery to avoid the problem. I boght my '02 in July,2002 and put over 50,000 miles without any problems with the kickback.

 

[GoldenChild]

Keep battery charged...starter itself can tell you older ones have blue tag,new long shafts have green tag...

 

[GoldenChild]

Keep battery charged...starter itself can tell you older ones have blue tag,new long shafts have green tag...

 

[curtisjr]

all it takes is one kickback to grenade your case. IMHO, I recommend calling orientexpress.com and order part # BIG1300-220 for $500. 1-800-654-6521.put 27,000 miles on my 02 before it went boom.

 

[standiggity]

Got a link for the HO battery? Been lookin' for a better battery.

 

[GoldenChild]

I PURCHASED MY 02 HAYBUSA IN MAY OF 06. I RECENTLY READ ABOUT THE PROBLEMS THIS YEAR MODEL HAD WITH THE STARTER.  BEFORE I BOUGHT PARTS TO PREVENT THE PROBLEM, I WONDERED IF THERE IS ANYWAY TO IDENTIFY BETWEEN THE 2002 STARTERS AND THE IMPROVED 2003 STARTER.  I DO NOT HAVE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THE BIKE.

I can get you the whole 03 upgrade kit,hit me up and give you a discount for your old parts...