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Dunno Sean - I made sure it went on clean, to be honest I didn't inspect it when pulling the flywheel or putting it back on, as it was just there .... and obviously didnt pay enough attention when tightening. No real answer / conclusion.... but happy she's running and I was tired of scratching...

OK - Finally I have had time to both fix my bike and close this thread of. I have checked spark plugs, replaced them, shotgun'd the carbs, cleaned all the electrical connections, tested the coils, pickup coils, clean kills switch etc etc etc. I finally split open the crankcase again to...

Thanks for the tip - I didnt check whether the spark was consistent....another test for tomorrow after work.

Thanks for the tips so far guys. I've pulled each plug, and see a healthy spark on each. Although they were a little fouled, probably from all the non starting.....Also I have pulled the the main fuel line and I can see that fuel is getting to the carbs ....dont have any easy start left...

I have just replaced the starter clutch on my max (fortunately the flywheel removal on mine was not a hernia maker :) ) 5 tonne puller and some sweat and time was all it took. The job went relatively easy once I got the parts .....(took a couple of weeks to get a new starter clutch assembly) -...

Hi I looked the other day at a 1985 VMAX.:hmmm: Its not in perfect shape, its done 69000 kms, looks OK but there have been some half arsed cheapo mods. nothing to drastic, some cheezy cable covers over the clutch and break cables secured with black tie wraps. Corbin seat(unripped) It starts and...