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Thanks,Ray aka Boots
present bikes 1976 KZ900, 1978 KZ650 Past bikes Too many to remember!!Mostly Kawasakis and a few Sportsters
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I've got a 81 csr 650 I'm working on . I put a rebuilt starter in but when i hit the button it turns over a little then the starter drive gear starts to slip and grind like the gear is missing a tooth or two. My question is, do I have to split the cases to change starter gear? Anyone done this before??? ANYONE????
Thanks,Ray aka Boots
Sounds more like your starter clutch. This a friction type setup, as opposed to slipping a gear. There are three spring loaded rollers that grab onto a boss that is part of your starter gear set. Usually replacing the rollers and spings does the trick.
On my 1978 kz1000a2, this hides behind the left engine cover and is easy to get at (once the oil is drained). I'm not certain if yours is exactly the same. If you're interested in wrenching your own bike, a shop manual is a good first purchase.
check z1enterprises.com for needed parts (or scour ebay...)
hope this helps...Sam
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your starter clutch is bad. it is inside the engine, you do not have to split the cases, but it is an indepth repair. search around a bit there are write ups here. it is a real common problem with the 650/750's
he's right. it is an internal part.
not impossible to do without splitting the cases but it is a royal pita.
I found it easier to remove the motor from the bike.
just easier to flip motor around on a bench.
this is what it looks like.
sometimes it's good to have a garage full of crap.
note the rusted bearings.
that poor little 650 was beyond repair. Previous owner left the head off and it sat outside under a tarp for a couple years before I got hold of it. such a shame!
but good for parts and pictures.
someday i will be able to afford my kz habit.
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1982 650 CSR -shoulda kept this one-
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89' BMW R100RT
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Wish me luck,Boots
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