Description
- Affordable starters are constructed with longer-life bearings than OEM
- Many OEM starter motors have an unprotected output needle bearing on the outside of the output shaft’s seal; moisture can and does enter the output cap of the electric motor and follows the armature shaft to the unprotected output needle bearing, which corrodes the bearing
- Rick’s takes the extra step of installing a double-sealed ball bearing, with the output shaft seal on the outside of the bearing in their new aftermarket unit
- This simple application of common-sense engineering does two things: first, the outside bearing is now protected from damaging water entry, and second, the sealed ball bearing is replaceable
Xander –
This starter replacement for Honda GL1000 and GL1100 bikes from Rick’s is a good value with sealed bearings that improve durability over the OEM part. I’d recommend it as an upgrade that should last longer than the original Honda starter.
Eric –
I recently bought the starter for my Honda bike from Rick’s and it’s been great, the customer service was really helpful and the starter arrived well-packaged and has performed flawlessly so far, I would definitely recommend this starter to other Honda owners looking for an affordable OEM alternative
Andy –
This Rick’s starter for Honda motorcycles is a reliable and affordable upgrade from the OEM with thoughtful engineering for improved durability compared to the original Honda starter.
Moe –
I bought this starter for my honda to replace my old one and it seems decently made and affordable but i’m a little skeptical about the long term durability compared to oem starters.
Conrad –
The starter from Rick’s for my Honda has worked great so far, it was easy to install and seems well made compared to the stock Honda part.
Norm –
Dudes, I’ve been riding my Honda with this Rick’s starter for a few weeks and it’s been firing up great every time, unlike the junk OEM starter that corrodes – this affordable replacement with the sealed bearings is definitely the way to go if you need a new starter for your vintage Honda.