2018 Starter Fix Thread - Continued.

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Hi All,
Have been following all the advice on the forum for my 2018 starter.And eventually I have had a win!
Background-Brought it with the stock battery from a dealer with 50hrs on.Sometimes work when hot but never cold or in gear.
Upgraded leads & put in a 160cca battery (up from 135cca)-marginal improvement.
Removed bendix & lightened the spring,polished the inside,cleaned & lubed the gears,made sure they were not binding- a little better but inconsistent.
Got a AS3 bendix cover (really nice gear)- when hot worked better.
Put in a Shorei 210cca battery one night & hit the starter.To my surprise it started,nearly shit myself & woke up the household.Rode this weekend & it started every time with a stab of the button.Even started in gear!
Don't give up hope on your starter!