hello,
I am a happy owner of a 92' vmax. recently I got a the weird noises of the starter clutch, with the use of the search option I found my way to remove the flywheel (it damaged a tool and had to buy a more expensive one to continue the process) also I underestimated the power needed for its removal, one of the toughest engine parts I've removed in my life.
I found out the starter clutch partially disassembled, the 3 partially screwed to the flywheel. Took everything apart and inspected parts for cracks and luckily the clutch with the rollers and the 72 toothed gear were all shiny without any wear signs.
The flywheel had thread where the 3 screws were attached, I took it to a workshop, it was rethreaded and returned back to 8mm with a steel thread insert ( not sure what it's called, but in Egypt we call it gelba ) .
brought the parts home, reassembled all the parts, re-tightened the bolts with loctite, placed a new gasket and brought everything back as it was before.
The weather here in Egypt is over 104 degrees in the shade, showered with sweat I changed the oil filter and added new 15w40 oil.
now expecting the engine to start flawlessly, it was a shock to me when I pressed the starter button and heard the same old sound as before.
to make a long story short, I disassembled the cover again, took the flywheel off, everything was in order and tight. I place the engine cover again, I still get the same noise, but this time I could hear the starter turning full speed with no resistance whatsoever. no rocky noises, but instead a free turning starter, I would repeat pressing the starter button it would make some rock noises and end with a free turning starter.
I took the starter off to discover it was upgraded to the 4 contact starter by the previous owner of my bike and cleaned the contacts and greased the starter.
I am confused now trying to figure out what could be the cause. could it be the starter gears not engaging ? I didn't find threads discussing the damage of those gears that's why I ruled them out.
I am considering that they might be the cause. anyone care to advise me with what should I consider doing next ?
I am a happy owner of a 92' vmax. recently I got a the weird noises of the starter clutch, with the use of the search option I found my way to remove the flywheel (it damaged a tool and had to buy a more expensive one to continue the process) also I underestimated the power needed for its removal, one of the toughest engine parts I've removed in my life.
I found out the starter clutch partially disassembled, the 3 partially screwed to the flywheel. Took everything apart and inspected parts for cracks and luckily the clutch with the rollers and the 72 toothed gear were all shiny without any wear signs.
The flywheel had thread where the 3 screws were attached, I took it to a workshop, it was rethreaded and returned back to 8mm with a steel thread insert ( not sure what it's called, but in Egypt we call it gelba ) .
brought the parts home, reassembled all the parts, re-tightened the bolts with loctite, placed a new gasket and brought everything back as it was before.
The weather here in Egypt is over 104 degrees in the shade, showered with sweat I changed the oil filter and added new 15w40 oil.
now expecting the engine to start flawlessly, it was a shock to me when I pressed the starter button and heard the same old sound as before.
to make a long story short, I disassembled the cover again, took the flywheel off, everything was in order and tight. I place the engine cover again, I still get the same noise, but this time I could hear the starter turning full speed with no resistance whatsoever. no rocky noises, but instead a free turning starter, I would repeat pressing the starter button it would make some rock noises and end with a free turning starter.
I took the starter off to discover it was upgraded to the 4 contact starter by the previous owner of my bike and cleaned the contacts and greased the starter.
I am confused now trying to figure out what could be the cause. could it be the starter gears not engaging ? I didn't find threads discussing the damage of those gears that's why I ruled them out.
I am considering that they might be the cause. anyone care to advise me with what should I consider doing next ?
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