starter clutch

Hi all, I installed a new HD starter clutch from our own Sean Morley. I followed the guide produced by 9 Ton Mantis and MaxMighnight(attached). After install when I start the bike, the idler gear will not freewheel and it turns the starter. I pulled the cover back off and confirmed this. When...

i replaced the solenoid and got the starter working BUT, it cranks like it's 50 below zero. Here are the things that i've done: NEW BATTERY REMOVED HEADLIGHT AND BLINKER BULBS NEW STARTER MOTOR CLEANED ALL CONNECTIONS PULLED ALL FOUR PLUGS TO ELIMINATE COMPRESSION HOOKED UP A BATTERY JUMPER...

About 1 1/2 years ago I replaced my starter clutch. This was the first major work I've ever done to any motorcycle I've ever owned. With the help of this forum and Yukon Dave's write-up I was able to complete the task anss was happy with the result. I did use red locktite and peened the the...

Well I’m getting that starting noise that signifies the starter clutch is on its way out... Anyone have positive experiences with a cheaper option than OEM? Also, how do these typically fail? Will the bike just not start one day? Or is this doing damage? Thanks, Connor

After putting it off for a year I finally decided to replace/repair my starter clutch. I've been reading Yukon Dave's post over an over again and ordered all the parts I need and just started this process. I'm at the point where I'm attempting to remove the fly wheel. I borrowed a harmonic...

This has GOT to be good news for all Vmaxxers with bad starting or hot starting issues. My Vmax would sometimes start first button from cold but often would require several long cranks - together with grinding starter clutch noises before firing. If run hot, the motor would misfire at low...

So don't know what's up. Just rebuilt the carbs if that has anything to do with anything. I turn on the ignition, flip the kill switch to RUN, listen for the fuel pump and v-boost system to complete, and choke the carbs. i then press the START button and grinding, clickity, kih-kih-kih-kih...

As some of you know I am a closet Vmax kinda guy. I have an 83 1st gen Venture, which is the bike the VMax was developed from, with some of the fast Vmax parts on it. One of the issues the Vmax's seem to share with the 1st gen Ventures is the failure rate of the starter clutch. One of our long...