Starter Motor Cover Aggro

POB · Post by **POB** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:45 pm

A few weeks ago I had the misfortune of having to jump-start my bike. I removed the plastic cover from the starter motor to find a decent supply to attach jump-leads to.

It took me ages, and I shredded my hand.

What tools are best for this? The bend is too much for a flexi driver or a universal joint, and I haven't been able to find anything long enough to fit through the gap in the frame (to the rear).

I am despairing, and seriously thinking about getting Bemer Biikes to refit it when I take the bike for a service. Any tips?

_IT_ · Post by **_IT_** » Mon May 19, 2008 8:02 pm

Ive got a crappy 1/4 inch screwdriver / allenkey / torx set from halfords which has a really small ratchet with it that fits nicely in the slot as the allenkeys are about and inch long and the ratchet is only 1/2" thick.

r550s · Post by **r550s** » Mon May 19, 2008 10:42 pm

you can usually reach it from the rear with about a foot of 1/4" drive extensions joined end to end. Then go to halfords and buy a red battery lead - join one end to the battery and leave the other end somewhere convenient, like under the seat.