Starting issue with my Woona

Biker Dash · Aug 6, 2014

Woona has been doing this for a while now. It primarily happens when her engine is cold. I'm not certain just what the cause is, but I am hoping that others here might have an idea what the issue may be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrX8mHevJvw

Constantinos · Aug 6, 2014

Sounds like the starter clutch to me.

rusty · Aug 6, 2014

Constantinos said:
Sounds like the starter clutch to me.

Yep!:bang head:

Biker Dash · Aug 6, 2014

If it is the starter clutch, how difficult is it to get at to fix?

jagco1 · Aug 6, 2014

Yes starter clutch could be crack or bolts loose. Man hang in there.

DMAN999 · Aug 6, 2014

Here's a .pdf version of the Starter Clutch replacement guide by yukonerdave:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55030067/Vmax%20Starter%20Clutch%20Replacement%20Guide%20by%20yukonerdave.pdf

Biker Dash · Aug 6, 2014

DMAN999 said:
Here's a .pdf version of the Starter Clutch replacement guide by yukonerdave:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55030067/Vmax%20Starter%20Clutch%20Replacement%20Guide%20by%20yukonerdave.pdf

Thank you for that. Bookmarked.

Is there any other potential causes I should consider as well, such as low starting voltage?

DMAN999 · Aug 6, 2014

^ That Box of Rocks sound is definitely indicative of the starter clutch either having loose bolts or it is possibly cracked.
You definitely need to pull it and inspect it.

fmcandrew · Aug 6, 2014

Just did mine this spring...not too terribly bad if you have a good puller...

jagco1 · Aug 6, 2014

You will have to pull it - soon it start getting badder. Mind the bolts was loose only. I did buy a new starter clutch and 3 new bolts they was strip - that holds the stater clutch to the flywheel.

Poolio · Aug 23, 2015

Vmax forum does it again. My bike is making that exact noise. Looks like I'm gonna have to to do some work

DMAN999 · Aug 23, 2015

Starter Clutch Thread with some pictures:
http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=38345&highlight=starter+clutch

I bought this Ideal Engine Parts 6 roller HD starter clutch for $69.99 with new bolts included:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-...X-V-Max-1200-VMX12-VMX-12-82-07-/231595596595
And I borrowed the AutoZone OEM/Harmonic balancer puller kit (Part Number: 27019)
http://www.autozone.com/loan-a-tool.../oem-harmonic-balancer-puller-kit/555524_0_0/
And bought 3 - 8mm x 1.25 x 110 mm class 10.9 bolts (stronger than grade 8) from Advance Auto:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...85110/9060219-P?searchTerm=dorman+8mm++x+1.25
And bought washers to match from Lowes.

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