I recently had to remove the starter motor from my 1984 BMW K100 motorbike. After removing all the bolts and connections it wouldn't budge so I asked at my local bike school, who also do servicing, and they advised me to "whack it". The starter motor did come out, or rather, most of it did because the 'neck' of the casing snapped off and is still stuck in the bike.
My question is how can I get it out as it's snapped off flush with nothing apparently to get a grip of?

simon, June 2009

First of all . NEVER WHACK ANYTHING ON YOUR BIKE.!!!!! secondly I'm not sure they didn't mean hit it that hard. can you send a pic. and I will advise. bazza.

barry, August 2009

Hi Simon I'm trying to visualize how part of the starter is still stuck in the engine & can only assume that you undid the bolts that hold the starter together as well? If this is the case then can you bolt the starter back together to give yourself some leverage on it. Spray lots of penetrating oil around the engine casing where its stuck & try and wiggle it free.

steo, June 2009