79 650 b3 starter not engaging 100%

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15 Jul 2013 12:50 #596604 by Crytsr1
79 650 b3 starter not engaging 100% was created by Crytsr1
Kk did some searching and didn't find an answer. On this bike the starter engages about 30% of the time. The rest it just spins really roughly the marble sound I read about in other threads. I assume I need to pull it off and look deeper but any info up front as to what exactly to look for would be much appreciated. The girlfriend in not to thrilled about have to kick start the bike 70% of the time :woohoo:

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15 Jul 2013 13:07 #596608 by Cynjut
Replied by Cynjut on topic 79 650 b3 starter not engaging 100%
Sounds like the starter clutch. Z1 should have the parts you need, as will lots of other places. The starter was fairly common, as I recall, so there should still be plenty of parts around.

1977 KZ-1000 A1
1982 KZ-1000 M2 Frankenbike

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15 Jul 2013 13:14 #596609 by Topper
Replied by Topper on topic 79 650 b3 starter not engaging 100%
Definitely sounds like a bad starter clutch.

Permanent and perpetual noob.

1979 KZ750 Twin
2009 Kawasaki Versys

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15 Jul 2013 13:24 #596612 by 650ed
Replied by 650ed on topic 79 650 b3 starter not engaging 100%
Here's some starter clutch info that should be helpful. Ed

forums.kz650.info/index.php?action=dlatt...pic=586.0;attach=873

forums.kz650.info/index.php?topic=5152.0

Along with the starter clutch assembly you should check the starter clutch gear. Here's a comparison between a new one and one that's worn.

kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/588999-starter-clutch#589609

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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