heres what mine sounded like

 

Thanks for the video. Mine does the same thing at times. But at other times it's almost like my battery is dead and doesnt have power to turn the motor. Just wondering if that could be because of the starter clutch assembly.

 

mine went out starter would spin but motor wasnt turning over i can also spin the starter gear both ways an it wont engage

 

Good video PW....that should be pinned..

 

thanks stewart, and yes i think thats a good idea. it would help lots of people that are confused about whether their starter clutch is going out or not. seems like here lately there's a new thread every week about it.

 

Pwalston25 My bike is doing the exact same thing could you tell Me what you did to fix the problem

 

It's because of the cold weather. It's harder to start in the cold and it takes basic common sense. I watched a "retarded" friend who i dont like very much. He kept trying to turn over his bike and he flooded that thing. Starter went bad in the process and he wasted money on new 2 batteries and starting fluids. lol i just went home

 

the video tells all, thats what mine did after the cutting out like that it just spins with out turning the motor over

 

This is when I had a slipping reduction gear. Acts like a starter clutch. Check it out. Notice hesitation towards the end

Slipping reduction gear - YouTube

 

So, I got my 450 all taken apart. was almost 100% positive it was starter clutch. I can't see anything wrong with the reduction gear or starter clutch assembly. the snap ring is still perfectly in tact on the reduction gear. And the starter gear turns counter clockwise and not the other way... No signs of wear either that i can see. Is there something I'm missing here? Anything else to check while I got it apart. I am about to put it back together and take it to stealership......... UGH

 

mine looked perfect too. you still need to replace the starter clutch anyway. its a good idea to replace the clutch outer also. check the one way gear and make sure it isnt scarred or scratched up. and if the reduction gear is still together and looks ok, then it should be fine

 

put a new starter clutch in it anyway. It may look ok but sometimes the friction material gets burnt and smooth.

 

What exactly is the one way gear? The whole starter clutch assembly is the 35T geat that should turn one way correct?

 

Im putting it back together with a new starter clutch and reduction gear but I notice some play in two spots. Can some of the pros here check these videos out and let me know if this is a problem?? Thanks! Here are the links...

 

Linear play in reduction gear is normal, and as little play is in clutch basket I would think is also ok.... Did u torque nut on basket to specifications in manual?

 

Yeah I torqued the inner hub nut to 80 and the bolts with the springs to 9. What should I torque the crankcase cover bolts to? It doesn't say in manual.. 9?

 

the reduction gear is fine. dont torque the case cover bolts you will over tighten them. just hand tighten them good with a 1/4" ratchet

 

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1999 yahama v star 1100

when a starter clutch goes bad,what exactly do you need to replace just the clutch or a kit?