removing starter

[rider119]

If I remove my starter, going kick only, do I need to put anything in to "plug" where it came out of?

 

[timbeck]

Only if you want to keep oil in the engine--- tim

 

[RatyXS]

Yes you will need to use a block off plate.

http://www.650motorcycles.com/StarterRemoval.html

 

[NONclow]

Block off plates work, but some require retaining the seal, an easy alternative is a 1 53/64 inch expansion plug. Smear a little gasket sealant around the lip and persuade from the left side with a large diameter shaft/punch & dead blow hammer. Here's the link to the one I've got in mine

EDIT: bad link

 

[rider119]

Alright, thanks. Wasn't sure about it but I figured so.

 

[rider119]

That napa link didn't bring anything up by the way, not sure why.

 

[NONclow]

My bad:
Napaonline.com
Search part #SEP3812173

 

[Maurice]

I've got a few in a box. Send me your snail mail address I'll mail you one.

 

[grepper]

MikesXS sells a kit too http://www.mikesxs.net/product/24-6520.html. I have it on one bike. The 1 53/64 inch expansion plug idea I'm trying out on an other engine, it's a bit easier on the budget, but a little more work to get it to seal.

 

[rider119]

I'm assuming its alot easier to do this with the engine out of the bike, but can it be done with it in the bike?

 

[NONclow]

Either way is achievable with motor in frame, but it would be easier to do the expansion plug trick while in-frame to keep the engine from moving around while you tap it in.

 

[rider119]

Alright, I gotcha. Makes sense. I just wasn't sure if there was enough room to maneuver around it while in the frame.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Yep, Ive just done mine. Over here ours is metric, so the closest I got was 47mm and a light file down fits great. Use a wooden drift that seats snuggly in the "inside" of the core plug and tap it in from the side that the starter cover is i.e left to right on the bike. A little sealant around the edge will help in and help it stay there.