smoked a starter motor

[rog1215]

Trike, left me stranded for a short spell, had to trailer her to the dealership after the starter motor engaged while riding.
didnt have a clue until i got that "smell" when i stoped the smoke was pretty bad and i thought the bike might go up.
i have pretty loud pipes so i did not hear any engagment of the motor.
I noticed the staRTER ENGAGING BY ITSELF LAST YEAR AND TOOK IT TO THE DEAlER. THEY SAID IT WAS THE STARTER SWITCH AND THAT WAS REPLAced. looks like the problem might be that again or something deeper.
roger

 

[msocko3]

Not good, hope they get it fixed for good this next time.

 

[rog1215]

Starter switch stuck wide open again. They replaced the starter and switch this time.

 

[Bikerbozo]

If you are talking a Tri-Glide, I had my starter spinning (but not engaging) also. Hasn't happened since they replaced both the Starter Switch and the Ignition Switch. If yours was engaging, it might be Neutral Safety Switch also.