1980 KZ550 Starter turns but Engine dosent

  • Sammar
  • Sammar's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 6
  • Thanks: 0

1980 KZ550 Starter turns but Engine dosent

Today 07:20
#927364
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?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Wookie58
  • Wookie58's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Moderator
  • Moderator
    Registered
  • Posts: 6740
  • Thanks: 4248

Re: 1980 KZ550 Starter turns but Engine dosent

Today 08:40
#927367
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

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Sammar
  • Sammar's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 6
  • Thanks: 0

Re: 1980 KZ550 Starter turns but Engine dosent

Today 09:21
#927369
I did try that the plugs are out and still doesnt turn over. Starter just spins

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Wookie58
  • Wookie58's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Moderator
  • Moderator
    Registered
  • Posts: 6740
  • Thanks: 4248

Re: 1980 KZ550 Starter turns but Engine dosent

Today 09:47
#927370
Does sound like starter clutch

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Sammar
  • Sammar's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 6
  • Thanks: 0

Re: 1980 KZ550 Starter turns but Engine dosent

Today 10:27
#927371
Hmm yea i guess so I havent done that before is it difficult?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: Street Fighter LTD
Powered by Kunena Forum