Starter Removal - Case Cracking?

1981 KZ550 LTD

STARTER REPLACEMENT/REBUILD

Wondered if someone can tell me if the case has to be cracked to remove/replace the starter on this 550?

...found this 550 locally and trying to decide if it's worth the trouble.

Welcome. I don't think so. I'm a 650 guy but I think their pretty much the same.
Mark

Thanks Mark,
just now going to look at it, but that would be a stopper, I think.

the 650/750 are about the same as 550, the starter is a easy fix no case cracking 4 bolts and a wire your done

There is a cover directly below the carbs on the engine that the starter is under.

Remove the two metric bolts(10MM I think).Disconnect the starter wiring and I believe you will have to remove the left side engine/stator cover to access the starter gearing.

Have a new gasket on hand as the old one will probably tear/stick on removal.

Rebuild stater kits are available. I'd try www.z1enterprises.com first.