DL98VFR Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Hello to all, have looked around VFRD for info but not yet found it; pretty sure I must be missing it cuz this must be a common problem. Looking for advice on a replacement starter (and O-ring) for my ‘98 VFR; OEM or a suggested source? Thank you and apologies if I missed a dozen or so threads… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comradeQuestion Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 You can still buy new ones for the 1999-2009 models, just get ready to drain your wallet. Not sure why the 1998 has a different part number than all the other 5th and 6th gen years, I can't imagine they changed the engine case enough that the newer part won't fit. Looks like used ones are cheap on ebay, so its worth the chance of getting a bad one. It doesn't sound like starter motors on VFR's are prone to failure, so the used ones are probably fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL98VFR Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Thanks comrade, yeah, OEM is $400+ and no longer available; only found one aftermarket on eBay for $47; just bought it before seeing your response, description said for ‘98-‘01 models, had no idea of unique-to-‘98 issue you mentioned, hope it fits! Thanks again David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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