Restore reliable starter performance with the Rick’s Motorsport Electrics 70-506 Starter Brush Kit. This replacement brush plate repair kit is designed for select 2- and 4-brush Nippon Denso starters, as well as 4-brush Mitsuba starters. When the starter armature remains in good condition, replacing the brush kit can provide an efficient repair alternative to replacing the complete starter motor.
Before ordering, identify the starter motor brand and confirm the number of brushes required. The Rick’s Motorsport Electrics 70-506 kit is intended for fitment on the 1985–1986 Kawasaki ZL900A Eliminator, 1984–1986 Kawasaki ZX900 Ninja, 1985–1986 Yamaha XJ700 Maxim, 1985–1986 Yamaha XJ700X Maxim X, and 1980 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim. Verify the application and starter configuration to ensure proper compatibility.
Manufactured by Rick’s Motorsport Electrics, Inc., this kit provides replacement components for servicing compatible motorcycle starter assemblies. It is a practical choice for maintenance and electrical repair work when the original starter armature is serviceable. Vendor part number 27-70506 and manufacturer part number 70-506 identify this starter brush kit.
Features:
- Application: Replacement starter brush kit for select Nippon Denso and Mitsuba motorcycle starters
- Brush compatibility: Designed for 2- and 4-brush Nippon Denso starters and 4-brush Mitsuba starters
- Fitment: 1985–1986 Kawasaki ZL900A Eliminator and 1984–1986 Kawasaki ZX900 Ninja
- Fitment: 1985–1986 Yamaha XJ700 Maxim, 1985–1986 Yamaha XJ700X Maxim X, and 1980 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim
- Brand: Rick’s Motorsport Electrics
- Manufacturer part number: 70-506
- Vendor part number: 27-70506
- Installation note: Confirm the starter motor brand and brush count before ordering
Fitment:
1980 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim
1981 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim
1981 Yamaha XJ750R Seca
1982 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim
1982 Yamaha XJ650L Turbo Seca
1982 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim
1982 Yamaha XJ750R Seca
1983 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim
1983 Yamaha XJ650L Turbo Seca
1983 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim
1983 Yamaha XJ750M Mid-Max
1983 Yamaha XJ750R Seca
1983 Yamaha XJ900 Seca
1984 Kawasaki ZX900 Ninja
1984 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim
1984 Yamaha XJ650L Turbo Seca
1985 Kawasaki ZL900A Eliminator
1985 Kawasaki ZX900 Ninja
1985 Yamaha XJ700 Maxim
1985 Yamaha XJ700X Maxim X
1986 Kawasaki ZL900A Eliminator
1986 Kawasaki ZX900 Ninja
1986 Yamaha XJ700 Maxim
1986 Yamaha XJ700X Maxim X
1995 Yamaha YFM350FX Wolverine 4WD [SRA]
1996 Yamaha YFM350FX Wolverine 4WD [SRA]
1997 Yamaha YFM350FW Big Bear 4WD [SRA]
1997 Yamaha YFM350FX Wolverine 4WD [SRA]
1998 Yamaha YFM350FW Big Bear 4WD [SRA]
1998 Yamaha YFM350FX Wolverine 4WD [SRA]
1999 Yamaha YFM350FW Big Bear 4WD [SRA]
1999 Yamaha YFM350FX Wolverine 4WD [SRA]
1999 Yamaha YFM350U Big Bear 2WD [SRA]
1999 Yamaha YFM400FA Kodiak 4WD [SRA]
2000 Yamaha YFM350FX Wolverine 4WD [SRA]
2000 Yamaha YFM400 Big Bear 2WD [SRA]
2000 Yamaha YFM400FB Big Bear 4WD [SRA]
2001 Yamaha YFM350FX Wolverine 4WD [SRA]
2001 Yamaha YFM400 Big Bear 2WD [SRA]
2001 Yamaha YFM400FB Big Bear 4WD [SRA]
2002 Yamaha YFM350FX Wolverine 4WD [SRA]
2002 Yamaha YFM400 Big Bear 2WD [SRA]
2002 Yamaha YFM400FB Big Bear 4WD [SRA]
2003 Yamaha YFM350FX Wolverine 4WD [SRA]
2003 Yamaha YFM400 Big Bear 2WD [SRA]
2003 Yamaha YFM400FB Big Bear 4WD [SRA]
2004 Yamaha YFM350FX Wolverine 4WD [SRA]
2004 Yamaha YFM400 Big Bear 2WD [SRA]
2004 Yamaha YFM400FB Big Bear 4WD [SRA]
2005 Yamaha YFM400FB Big Bear 4WD [SRA]
2006 Yamaha YFM400FB Big Bear 4WD [SRA]
2007 Yamaha YFM400FBI Big Bear 4WD [IRS]
2008 Yamaha YFM400FBI Big Bear 4WD [IRS]
2009 Yamaha YFM400FBI Big Bear 4WD [IRS]
2010 Yamaha YFM400FBI Big Bear 4WD [IRS]
2011 Yamaha YFM400FBI Big Bear 4WD [IRS]
2012 Yamaha YFM400FBI Big Bear 4WD [IRS]