Honda 200m Starter problems

[HoytBows]

Alright guys I didnt know where else to go with this thread but I think the starter on my trike is bad I had it apart and cleaned the brushes and put it back together and tried to start it. And it worked great for a minute. The next time i went to turn it over again it wouldnt go and started smoking. That was the original problem as well, it didnt want to turn over, but the smoke was new.

I found a site that i can get replacement parts for the starter, but i have no idea which parts i need or what went wrong with the starter since when looking at it, it seems fine.

 

[ak diesel driver]

need to check for shorts/opens in the fields and windings.

 

[HoytBows]

can you put that in simple terms for me. What are the fields and windings? Whatever the issue is, its inside the starter somewhere. I have pictures of the guts of it when i had it apart if you think that will help.

 

[ak diesel driver]

fields are attached to the outside of the housing, windings are on the armature which spins inside the fields and is part of the main shaft.

 

[HoytBows]

sorry man this still isnt hitting home. What is a field and what is a winding, what is their purpose and what would make them not function properly. I think i might have a guess what the windings are the way you describe them but I need a little more direction...

 

[ak diesel driver]

maybe this will help http://www.newindo.com/pdf/WP220_SERVICE_MANUAL.pdf

 

[HoytBows]

Money. Thanks for that. If I cant figure out the problem with that, then I shouldnt be allowed to take things apart. We'll see where it gets me. Appreciate it.

 

[cwq21]

Get a brush kit from Honda. Using the directions provided by AK, resurface the commutator and undercut as stated in fig. 6 and test the armature. Reassemble making sure it's sealed properly. They are not that hard to rebuild and I've had good luck (20-30 or so) with them lasting for years after a proper rebuild. I use to have an ATV repair business.