Which starter motor - 9 or 11 teeth By philosophydoc (Read 1,322 times)

[philosophydoc]

Rebuilding a 2008 Apollo Ani 250 (looks to be a JCL clone), CF Moto engine. Bike came with no starter motor, so I have nothing to go by.

Purchased the following:



...but the location of the electrical post hits the bottom of the bike, and hence it is unusable. May be able to swap it out with this one:



...but the length of the gear looks different, and it suddenly is clear to me I don't know what I'm looking for. Again, as I have no old motor to look at, I'm flying blind.

So -- 9 tooth gear or 11 tooth? Is there a standard?

I have looked at this motor, listed for a CF Moto bike, from a vendor several have recommended.

www.motopartsmax.com/index.php/main_page/product_info/products_id/11368/cPath/117_135/eID/8

Any advice?

Thanks...

[Cruiser]

You should be looking for a CH250 or CN250 starter. This is a 9 tooth starter.

[philosophydoc]

Thanks, Cruiser. Ordered this one tonight from DB Electrical:

www.dbelectrical.com/p-1640-new-honda-scooter-starter-cn250-helix-ch250-elite-smu0228.aspx

I think you kindly warned me earlier about not being afraid to ask "stupid questions." Not asking this one cost me $32....lesson learned.

[philosophydoc]

I decided to go with this vendor because the price was good, and they offered a one-year warranty. Will let you know how it works out.

Replaced all the vacuum hoses today, and replaced all the wire clips with zip-ties, per Big Guy's scooter PDI (x1scooters.com/pdi.html). The larger hoses lines running across the top of the cylinder head have hose clamps, which I inspected and tightened.

I need to find a way to mount the vacuum fuel petcock, and then will replace the fuel lines and fuel filter.

I'll soon be ready to do some further electrical testing when the starter motor arrives, and I can get everything hooked up.

[philosophydoc]

Posted this in "Dealer experiences" forum, but a good vendor deserves a multiple shout-out. The vendor from whom I bought this starter -- motosportsparts.com -- clearly notes that no returns are allowed (and this was wholly my fault...he even emailed me before the purchase that he had no idea if this starter would fit my bike). When I emailed him asking if I could perhaps get a store credit if I return the starter, here was his reply:

Dear philosophydoc,

Just send it back I will issue a refund. Not a problem. I cannot refund the shipping but the item cost I can no big deal. People make mistakes. I do all the time.
- motosportsparts

Yee-haa! I also bought a battery from him, and it's holding a charge fine. (Thank to insanetexan for the link to this vendor's sales via ebay).