The seal costs 6$ plus shipping. The phone was an old note 5. Now I'm using my wife's old Samsung. I'd rather spend $ on bikes and parts instead of phones!
Update: starter is on the bike and working perfect! New issue is that it spins freely and starter drive is not engaging. I removed and inspected the starter clutch and it works fine... Now I'm trying to figure out next steps! Cheers everyone!
Check the inside of the primary casing, is there any obvious damage ? Sprag clutch Assembly is likely culprit ! It's a one way rotation bearing.
Update: starter is on the bike and working perfect! New issue is that it spins freely and starter drive is not engaging. I removed and inspected the starter clutch and it works fine... Now I'm trying to figure out next steps! Cheers everyone!
Update 19:14 Looks like the starter polarity was reversed! Apparently I made a mistake when assembling the starter motor. Took it apart and re assembled and now the motor engages with the starter! Problem solved! I had no idea that starter motor polarity can change ! Next step: to put the case back on the bike and try to start it! Wish me luck. Thanks for trying to help me!
Update 20:54 I put everything back together and now the starter is engaging fine. I'm waiting for the battery to charge and then I'll try to start the bike!
Update 11:18am The bike starts and runs perfect! I still have to break in the new piston rings. Debating whether I should do this the old school way (taking it easy) or the "New way" of running it hard 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears accelerating and slowing down... Well, I learned a lot of things during this journey! So if anyone needs a starter motor shaft seal please contact me. I have 2 extra. The photo shows the honda cb550 seal details.
Well done that is great news not sure about run in, have heard somewhere that new method is best but?
Good news on your bike and well done with the work you did. With the running in if it’s only new rings a couple of hundred miles of steady running should do it, don’t over rev, unlikely on such a bike, and don’t make it labour at low revs in a high gear.
Wow spot on pleased for you, all your hard work and persistence paid off and who ever thought it wouldn't As for running in I'm old school take it easy for a few hundred miles that'll give you the chance to listen to the engine and appreciate all your good work you've done
