Changing The Infamous Starter Clutch On 750 Twin

Hey BH,

My starter clutch started groaning at less than 12K miles. I pulled it out and left it out. It doesn't take much wear for the rollers to make noise. These marks could just be felt. Steell, on self imposed exile, suggested that the smallest wear mark that can be felt is about .001". I could feel these.


KZCSI

KZCSI wrote:

Hey BH,

My starter clutch started groaning at less than 12K miles. I pulled it out and left it out. It doesn't take much wear for the rollers to make noise. These marks could just be felt. Steell, on self imposed exile, suggested that the smallest wear mark that can be felt is about .001". I could feel these.

I didn't see much wear on the hub face of my gear. I polished it with some #400 paper and it looked pretty smooth. BTW: the used one I got for parts, the hub looked smooth.... but I measured the diameter of mine and got 1.666" and I measured the used (smooth) one and it was 1.662 which meant the nice smooth surface was that way because it was worn down some.

Bountyhunter, Even though you didn't need a rebuild, I imagine you are glad to know it is in good shape.

For AtLarge(and any one else that might want them) I have some pictures from when I did mine and will add to this thread.

Rear axle as puller

1/4" punch thru hole

Flywheel loose from taper

Back side of starter clutch. 1 bolt was starting to loosen.
Sinple drop of blue thread locker on assembly for all.

Starter sprocket and thrust washer.

Clutch assembly parts. Broken spring was the problem. 2 rollers won't lock up against the starter sprocket.

Rainman wrote:

Bountyhunter, Even though you didn't need a rebuild, I imagine you are glad to know it is in good shape.

That's true, and I keep telling myself that today every time I stand up and by back ouches at me.....:laugh:

Rainman wrote:

1/4" punch thru hole

That wouldn't work for me, I could not get enough torque on it twisting from just one side even with a hammer. I ended up sticking my two biggest phillips screwdrivers into either side of the axle and twisting with both hands. Finally popped loose.

Thanx for the visual aids. That helps a lot!