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Honda CB1100 CB1000 CB900 CB750 starter motor 31200-438-505
Starter motor, SKU 73-1079: product photo and reviewed parts fiche. Example diagram; check listing for fitment.
Honda CB1100 CB1000 CB900 CB750 starter motor 31200-438-505
Honda CB1100 CB1000 CB900 CB750 starter motor 31200-438-505
Honda CB1100 CB1000 CB900 CB750 starter motor 31200-438-505
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Honda CB1100 / CB1000 / CB900 / CB750 Starter Motor ~ Replaces 31200-438-505

73-1079
$329.00 USD
In stock Usually ships the same or next business day
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Honda CB1100 / CB1000 / CB900 / CB750 Starter Motor ~ Replaces 31200-438-505

$329.00 USD

Replace your starter motor with this Starter Motor Unit, replacing OEM #31200-438-505. This starter bolts on as a direct replacement for the OEM type and features an improved high-output permanent magnet.

Key Features
• Starter motor unit
• Direct OEM-type bolt-on replacement
• Improved high-output permanent magnet
• Replaces OEM #31200-438-505

Fitment / Compatibility

• Honda CB750K (1979‑82)
• CB750F (1979‑82) Supersport
• CB750C (1980‑82) Custom
• CB750L (1979) Limited


• Honda CB750SC (1982‑83) Nighthawk


• Honda CB900C (1980‑82) Custom
• CB900F (1981‑82) Supersport
• CB1000C (1983) Custom
• CB1100F (1983) Supersport

Part Number: 73-1079

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Honda motorcycle models and years listed for this part
Make Model Year
Honda CB750K Standard 1979
Honda CB750F Supersport 1979
Honda CB750L Limited 1979
Honda CB750K 1980
Honda CB750F 1980
Honda CB750C Custom 1980
Honda CB750K 1981
Honda CB750F 1981
Honda CB750C 1981
Honda CB750K 1982
Honda CB750F 1982
Honda CB750C 1982
Honda CB750SC Nighthawk 1982
Honda CB750SC 1983
Honda CB900C Custom 1980
Honda CB900C 1981
Honda CB900F Supersport 1981
Honda CB900C 1982
Honda CB900F 1982
Honda CB1000C Custom 1983
Honda CB1100F Supersport 1983

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Estimated ground delivery after your order ships
DestinationDelivery time
USA4–7 business days
Canada2–6 business days

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the starter motor a direct bolt-on replacement?

Yes. It bolts on in place of the OEM-type starter and uses an improved high-output permanent magnet design.

Which Honda OEM number does the starter motor replace?

It replaces Honda OEM number 31200-438-505.

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