Suzuki LT 80 Starter

[Ludicrous Speed]

Has anyone changed one?

Just took a quick glance and it almost looks like the engine has to be split to get it out?? That cannot be right.......

[chunky0071]

Remove the air filter box and the front engine mount bolt raise the engine up then remove the starter.

[f150dan]

If you haven't already got a new starter, look for one either on eBay by DBelectric or www.dbelectrical.com That is a local shop to me and I have had great service from them over the years. They also have the cheapest price ive found on a starter for these bikes. I'm running their starters in both my 80's.

[Ludicrous Speed]

Thanks for the advice!

I bought this bike used (2000 model) about 4-5 years ago and the starter acted up from the get-go, but we managed to make it last this long.

When it went out I nearly passed out with the suzuki pricing! Even with the people that I could get a decent discount made me want to put a pullstarter on it.

I checked Ebay and bought one of the DB electrical ones for $40 TMD, so we shall see how it goes. For $40 bucks, I won't be mad if it does not work out, but the $129 ones were too expensive to gamble with, IMO.

[f150dan]

I'm glad you got a deal. Once you get the original starter off, you can tell that the DB starter is bigger then the stock one.