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1980 Honda CB900C Custom · Starter & Charging Buying guide
A starter that does not turn, a motor that spins without turning the engine and a battery that will not stay charged point to different checks. Identify the symptom before choosing brushes, a relay, starter-clutch parts or a regulator.
Alternator brush pairTwo brushes for Honda electromagnetic rotors; replacement references 31124-MG5-000, 31124-422-005 and 31125-422-000.View part
Rick’s eight-wire rectifier/regulatorRick’s Electric OEM-style rectifier/regulator, part 24-2031.View part
Rollers, caps and springsThree rollers, three caps and three springs for one starter-clutch rebuild.View part
Related parts: Starter relay with fuse · Relay connector 11-2098 · Starter brush pair
The Mitsuba starter brush set is for the specified two-brush motor; compare the actual motor if it has been replaced. The alternator uses a separate brush pair for the electromagnetic rotor. Starter-clutch rollers, caps and springs belong to the mechanical drive and will not repair a failed relay or battery cable. For relay pigtail 11-2098, verify every wire position against the exact-year wiring diagram and relay terminals; wire colours do not establish terminal orientation.
Inspect alternator brushes, wiring and connectors and test charging performance before replacing the regulator. The eight-wire 24-2031 unit has four-position/three-wire and six-position/five-wire connectors. Match terminal functions and battery requirements; the separate lithium-only regulator is not an AGM substitute.
Start with the battery under load, battery and ground connections, and the high-current path to the starter. The relay or motor may also be faulty, but a click alone does not prove either needs replacement.
Inspect the mechanical starter drive and starter clutch using the Honda procedure. Rollers, springs or related drive parts may need service; this symptom is different from a motor receiving no electrical power.
No. Poor connections, worn alternator brushes, rotor or stator faults and a damaged battery can also cause poor charging. Test the system before ordering, then verify charging performance after the repair.
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