How to remove VN calais series 1, 5.0L starter motor

[reddevil6]

Hey i just tried to remove my starter motor from my 5 liter VN calais series 1 so it has the rely big starter motor ive got it unbolted but cant get it through any gap either the extractors or the steering rack gets in the way. if i lift the motor an inch i could get it out but i dont rely want to any other way?

[mr calais 5.0]

I was under my Calais vn about 2 hours ago looking the starter too and was wondering how would that fit out.. Are you putting the same size back in.

[reddevil6]

im hopeing to get a series 2 starter to put back in because there smaller and i wont have to #### around next time

[mr calais 5.0]

I have hear that you can get a smaller starter that fits but was not sure from what model or series..

[Westie]

Any aftermarket one is smaller.
Ive got one at home and its pretty small.

Undo engine mount and lift motor is possibly easiest way... Mind you saying that i never had a problem with mine.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

I got one out of a VS and a VL without undoing or lifting anything. You need to undo the wiring first, then rotate it and tilt the back up and then it slides back and comes out.

[redvpsenator]

Cheers, I put a gear reduction starter in the VP Senator, much easier to fit in but is noisy. LOL Think you young blokes would like it.
Very small [see pics in link] compared to the original but I am very happy with it. Regards gaz
VP Senator Starter

[mischa]

I was able to get my high torque starter out from underneath with hurricane extractors on the 355. It makes some noises when starting with that starter tho!