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From: backwoods
I wouldn't be surprised your jack shaft shows wear. Maybe gear on clutch too. Not sure if you need to pull clutch to see it. Left hand thread on clutch if you do. Right hand on front comp nut.
Primary plug often has metal on it. Don't freek right away.
One thoery is start is engaged and hitting backside of gear while running.
Probably not good for starter. I'd consider replacing if you see damage. at least starter clutch. But maybe whole thing is probably best
Plus once you have starter off on that year, might as well replace, if damaged.
Primary plug often has metal on it. Don't freek right away.
One thoery is start is engaged and hitting backside of gear while running.
Probably not good for starter. I'd consider replacing if you see damage. at least starter clutch. But maybe whole thing is probably best
Plus once you have starter off on that year, might as well replace, if damaged.
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UPDATE:
Thanks guys for the help. It appears the start switch buttons on the handlebars had went bad causing the starter to engage at times. I haven't had anymore weird noises since having that replaced.
Thanks guys for the help. It appears the start switch buttons on the handlebars had went bad causing the starter to engage at times. I haven't had anymore weird noises since having that replaced.
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Glad to hear you got to the root of the problem , was an easy fix , hopefully not to expensive .
Thanks for posting your update , this thread will definitely help others in the future with the same issue , appreciate it .
Ride safe !!
Thanks for posting your update , this thread will definitely help others in the future with the same issue , appreciate it .
Ride safe !!
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The starter is working fine now, so I don't know?
Thanks.
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Since you are supposed to limit cranking on a starter to seconds, and yours went for miles, I dunno.
My guess, with zero way of knowing,is Jack shaft sat and spun against starting gear on clutch. Maybe just scored it. Obviously wasn't engaged.
No load maybe. Maybe just spinning. I have to think shortened life of starter or starter clutch.
Changing a starter on 5speed. is more labor. I would have opened up to inspect. Probably replaced starter clutch or more.
All depends on how much you want to spend and how much you ridem
Hopefully you listen to kick back and grinding, if it does. Hopefully gives warning before it dies wrong spot.
My guess is starter might die prematurely. Dunno
My guess, with zero way of knowing,is Jack shaft sat and spun against starting gear on clutch. Maybe just scored it. Obviously wasn't engaged.
No load maybe. Maybe just spinning. I have to think shortened life of starter or starter clutch.
Changing a starter on 5speed. is more labor. I would have opened up to inspect. Probably replaced starter clutch or more.
All depends on how much you want to spend and how much you ridem
Hopefully you listen to kick back and grinding, if it does. Hopefully gives warning before it dies wrong spot.
My guess is starter might die prematurely. Dunno
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