VMax starter clutch fix

[johnpclynch]

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





Assemble the new starter clutch



Bolt it onto the flywheel



And it all goes back together


Now I won't have to push-start the beast again

 

[maleko89]

Awesome, thanks for taking the time! How much was the kit? Any problems with removing the flywheel?

Mark
#1098

 

[diggerzmound]

Damn Yamaha

I dealt with this for 10 years with my Virago..

I get into the ATV scene and I buy a Raptor 660, guess what, the starter clutches peter out on them too, been through replacing them.


Now the Max:bang head:

 

[johnpclynch]

€256 for the whole kit + flywheel puller, about $350 I think.

€166 - Starter Clutch
€50 - Flywheel Puller
€40 - Delivery

Included was everything you might need including a gasket, not just the rollers and springs!

The flywheel wasn't that bad. into 5th, on the brakes, a light bit of force and tap the bolt.

I put up a page with some more writing here:
http://www.freehomepages.com/johnpclynch/VMax/StarterClutch.html

 

[maleko89]

Damn, you got robbed. You can get the starter clutch here in the states for $90 or 44 pounds. You can rent heavy duty flywheel pullers from Advance auto or the like.

Mark
#1098

 

[johnpclynch]

I've seen some kits for around $40 (like on oldbikebarn.com) but they are just the rollers and springs whereas I needed the whloe thing. I could be waiting too, with delivery times stretching into the weeks.

We're used to getting robbed over here, sometimes it can be difficult to come by parts and when you get them you pay through the nose. For e.g. last month I could NOT get a new 15" tyre (not even the main distributor) so I went and upgraded my wheel to 17" -- well that's my story and I'm sticking to it :whistlin:

And it isn't just bike parts, I buy 90% of what I want online, the shops are far too expensive!

 

[maleko89]

Ah, didn't realize you were over seas. The $90 was for the ring gear and the whole starter clutch assembly. It didn't include the bolts, I see that yours were shot!

Mark
#1098

 

[one2dmax]

Mike Barth at University Motors WILL ship overseas (at least he does for me when needed). you will save significantly even with the higher ship cost.

Sean Morley

 

[davidon]

Hey John

is PLR suspension still in existence over there??

 

[johnpclynch]

Hey John

is PLR suspension still in existence over there??

PLR in Greyabbey? I believe they are.
They do alot of business during the road racing season

 

[johnpclynch]

Mike Barth at University Motors WILL ship overseas (at least he does for me when needed). you will save significantly even with the higher ship cost.

Sean Morley

Do they have a website? or an online catalog?

Hang on, found it: http://www.umotorsfargo.com

 

[davidon]

John

That's it. Any chance you can get a current website from them? The old one is dead. Thanks

Tom

 

[Drew85]

Damn Yamaha

I dealt with this for 10 years with my Virago..

I get into the ATV scene and I buy a Raptor 660, guess what, the starter clutches peter out on them too, been through replacing them.


Now the Max:bang head:

I thought I knew your name from somewhere. Youre a mod on bluetraxx arent you? I was one of the first people to get the L&A one way for the raptor. Yamaha does seem to have problems with their starting systems Ive noticed.

 

[bikedave99]

johnpclynch,
Could you describe to me the problems you were having with your starter? I have a 1988 Max and it always starts like it has a weak battery. Are these the same symptons you had or am I barking up the wrong tree? Thoughts anyone?

 

[4gasem]

johnpclynch,
Could you describe to me the problems you were having with your starter? I have a 1988 Max and it always starts like it has a weak battery. Are these the same symptons you had or am I barking up the wrong tree? Thoughts anyone?

Hey Dave,

I moved your post HERE as I am pretty sure that that is your problem. I'm sure his starter wasn't engaging...

 

[johnpclynch]

johnpclynch,
Could you describe to me the problems you were having with your starter? I have a 1988 Max and it always starts like it has a weak battery. Are these the same symptons you had or am I barking up the wrong tree? Thoughts anyone?

It's not like a weak battery, it's more like rocks in a wasking machine!
I put a longer writeup here:
http://www.freehomepages.com/johnpclynch/VMax/StarterClutch.html

PS: sorry for the delay in getting back