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Old Oct 23, 2024 | 05:28 PM
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come to think about it I haven't had the large one to fly apart I've had this large on to close to year I may have solved the problem you gonna get pics if this one fly apart LOL
 
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Old Oct 23, 2024 | 06:40 PM
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Most have a copper washer that goes over the shaft. Acts kike a bushing. They can get lost.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2024 | 07:24 AM
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Does anyone manufacture one of those cut up covers that allows you to observe the action of the starter?
I made one from a damaged swap meet primary. The OP could use one to help determine what is happening.
Like the other riders here, I've had the Bendix fail but not grenade.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2024 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Baird
Does anyone manufacture one of those cut up covers that allows you to observe the action of the starter?
I made one from a damaged swap meet primary. The OP could use one to help determine what is happening.
Like the other riders here, I've had the Bendix fail but not grenade.
know exactly what you're talking about a cut up outer primary with the needle bearings intact then mount the drive gear and be able to see the movement of the drive gear
 
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Old Oct 25, 2024 | 08:37 AM
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I just made one for my friends bike I'm working on. I don't think anyone actually makes one to sell. Find and old beat up cover off eBay of somewhere and put you sawz-all to good use.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2024 | 10:40 AM
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I just made one for my friends bike I'm working on. I don't think anyone actually makes one to sell. Find and old beat up cover off eBay of somewhere and put you sawz-all to good use.

 
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Old Oct 25, 2024 | 03:10 PM
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Twizted, looks like you're getting a little low on locktite.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2024 | 10:55 PM
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Twizted, looks like you're getting a little low on locktite.
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Originally Posted by Baird
Does anyone manufacture one of those cut up covers that allows you to observe the action of the starter?
I made one from a damaged swap meet primary. The OP could use one to help determine what is happening.
Like the other riders here, I've had the Bendix fail but not grenade.
well baird thanks for your advice now looking for a beat-up outer primary to construct a drive gear watcher LOL somebody needs to give it a name
 
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Old Nov 2, 2024 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
Are you trying to show us that you're finally organized... Lol... Great magnetic bowls they stay even when upside down ..
Oh **** I'm the fool.. Back to my coffee...

OP are you getting kick back taking it out?
 

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