1980 KZ550 Starter turns but Engine dosent
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1980 KZ550 Starter turns but Engine dosent
Today 07:20
Hey all,
On my KZ550 The engine turns manually. I got the electrical working and hit the starter. Starter whirred but the engine didnt turn. I removed the starter and bench tested it its working. I checked the gears on the starter and the starter clutch gear and they look fine. The Starter clutch turns only counterclockwise by hand. I am stumped any suggestions?
On my KZ550 The engine turns manually. I got the electrical working and hit the starter. Starter whirred but the engine didnt turn. I removed the starter and bench tested it its working. I checked the gears on the starter and the starter clutch gear and they look fine. The Starter clutch turns only counterclockwise by hand. I am stumped any suggestions?
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Re: 1980 KZ550 Starter turns but Engine dosent
Today 08:40
Try taking the plugs out so there is less load on the starter clutch, if the motor spins the starter clutch is likely slipping under load
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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/616810-electr...-fault-finding-guide
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
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Re: 1980 KZ550 Starter turns but Engine dosent
Today 09:21
I did try that the plugs are out and still doesnt turn over. Starter just spins
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Re: 1980 KZ550 Starter turns but Engine dosent
Today 09:47
Does sound like starter clutch
1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/616810-electr...-fault-finding-guide
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/616810-electr...-fault-finding-guide
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Re: 1980 KZ550 Starter turns but Engine dosent
Today 10:27
Hmm yea i guess so I havent done that before is it difficult?
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