[ohioskydiver]

ok guys who can tell me if i can replace the brushes without removing starter from bike

[pat1098]

It may be possible, but definitely not recommended.
Obviously having two of the three retaining screws inside the LH engine cover means you need to remove that.
Not a real biggie. Then you can overhaul the starter motor on the bench as you are meant to. Clean up the commutator in a lathe, check/replace the bushes etc.
Depending on the mileage and the symptoms you are attempting to cure, it will pay you to check out the one-way sprag that the starter engages.
Then you will also be sure the alternator nut is tight, as there was a time when we had to pull those models down and check that nut.
You will need an impact wrench (rattle-gun) for that job.

[crfracer96]

Originally Posted by ohioskydiver

ok guys who can tell me if i can replace the brushes without removing starter from bike

i have 2 starters for a 748 in my garage, sold the bike and they are just collecting dust... also new in box sprague bearing as well... not too bad a job to replace starter.... i would cut you a good deal on the whole issue, both starters i got on ebay and they both spun with electricity .... just never needed them... had a 748R and had spares for race days.... sucked to bump with slipper clutch....