starter

I went out to start my bike this morning and the starter clutch is completely trashed. Engine won't turn over at all. I figured I'd see if anyone here has a decent one they would be willing to part with before I look into a BRAND new one. Oh....and I have another question. If my bike is in...

There are some threads that seem to be close, but I am trying to narrow down the problem specifically to mine so as not to replace working items. up until this week, I had no problems with starting (needed a little throttle, but not excessive). All of a sudden (during some high 30 degree...

Took a ride today and she wouldn't start-had to jump start her to get her home. All I got when I turned the key was a clicking, seems to be coming from the starter relay. Is that what they sound like when they're gone?

Did several searches and couldn't find an answer. My starter switch is starting to stick. It slowing returns to the normal position after pushing in. I can feel drag when pushing it in. It hasn't affected my starting yet but I'm guessing it will soon. Is there a procedure (sticky) for...

Well, after getting covers chromed and modding other bits I finally got some time to slam this back together to the stage of firing it up. Things went well until I hit the start button and heard a noise. So after pulling of the stator cover I found a busted idler starter gear. WTF I thought...

Haven't ridden the bike in a couple of weeks limped the bike to a friend s house cause the oil and fuel light went on at the same time[starter was engaging]turned off bike with kill switch,turned kill switch back on to have the bike turning over by itself,the gray start switch was all the way...

When I drop it into first or any other gear the starter does not engage. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Where is the best place to get a starter clutch for a 06. Are there any step by step instructions for replacement? :bang head:

How do I know the if my starter motor or my starter clutch is out. I am having a lot of problems out of my 06 with 8500 miles on it. Last week I took it to the dealership to have the carbs synched. They drilled the plugs out but it looks like the drill walked off and drilled into the housing...

For lack of better wording...can I get a hand with trouble shooting my clutch switch? Will not engage starter when in gear (side-stand up)... it used to work for the first few weeks I owned the bike, but now it never will... Has to be in neutral every time before the starter will engage, and...

This may be an old hat problem, but I'd appreciate some advice guys. Had the charger an my Max for 6 hours (first start of the season here), charger showed full charge. I disconnected it, then tryed to start. regular engine turning over noise, but maybe a bit slow..no start but about every 5...

After installing my new Odyssey battery, which seems to hit the starter a lot harder; I'm noticing something different about the sounds I'm getting out of the starter clutch Example; Using a voltmeter with a min/max recording feature, with my old, still good battery the voltage would dip to...

I finally purchased my Vmax after over 20 years since I saw my first one, thanks to the help of this forum. I bought a '92 that has some customization. I plan to do some "tinkering" although I am far from a mechanic, I have always been mechanically inclined. I have never purchaed tools (have...

Just thought I'd post this here, as I assume that this is where most people lurk about! :rofl_200: Mine has died (reference this thread). I desperately need a working starter motor if anyone has one kicking around, or can point me to a cheap one somwhere. I'm in UK, and new ones from US with...

My Bike was working fine, I change the plugs and battery, everything works except it won't start. I accidently touched the screwdriver while putting the positive on, and noticed that the lead which threads through to the rear plug was very short on wire. This is for an 85 Vmax. Any ideas?

Spent 2 hours last night replacing my starter clutch. Here are a few pictures I took during the process: Ordered the FULL kit from exactrep.com (plus a flywheel puller) All 3 bolts holding the starter clutch in place sheared The offending parts, worn rollers and broken bolts...

do you REALLY have to drain the oil and antifreeze just to pull the starter????

So, I've let my wife move the Max in/out of the garage a few times and now she's thinking she might like a bike of her own. I'll be putting her through a MSF course sometime this summber, but I'm trying to think of a good starter bike for her. She's no weakling as she can move the Max...