Starting issue with my Woona

[Biker Dash]

Woona has been doing this for a while now. It primarily happens when her engine is cold. I'm not certain just what the cause is, but I am hoping that others here might have an idea what the issue may be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrX8mHevJvw

 

[Constantinos]

Sounds like the starter clutch to me.

 

[rusty]

Sounds like the starter clutch to me.

Yep!:bang head:

 

[Biker Dash]

If it is the starter clutch, how difficult is it to get at to fix?

 

[jagco1]

Yes starter clutch could be crack or bolts loose. Man hang in there.

 

[DMAN999]

Here's a .pdf version of the Starter Clutch replacement guide by yukonerdave:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55030067/Vmax%20Starter%20Clutch%20Replacement%20Guide%20by%20yukonerdave.pdf

 

[Biker Dash]

Here's a .pdf version of the Starter Clutch replacement guide by yukonerdave:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55030067/Vmax%20Starter%20Clutch%20Replacement%20Guide%20by%20yukonerdave.pdf

Thank you for that. Bookmarked.

Is there any other potential causes I should consider as well, such as low starting voltage?

 

[DMAN999]

^ That Box of Rocks sound is definitely indicative of the starter clutch either having loose bolts or it is possibly cracked.
You definitely need to pull it and inspect it.

 

[fmcandrew]

Just did mine this spring...not too terribly bad if you have a good puller...

 

[jagco1]

You will have to pull it - soon it start getting badder. Mind the bolts was loose only. I did buy a new starter clutch and 3 new bolts they was strip - that holds the stater clutch to the flywheel.

 

[Poolio]

Vmax forum does it again. My bike is making that exact noise. Looks like I'm gonna have to to do some work

 

[DMAN999]

Starter Clutch Thread with some pictures:
http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=38345&highlight=starter+clutch

I bought this Ideal Engine Parts 6 roller HD starter clutch for $69.99 with new bolts included:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-...X-V-Max-1200-VMX12-VMX-12-82-07-/231595596595
And I borrowed the AutoZone OEM/Harmonic balancer puller kit (Part Number: 27019)
http://www.autozone.com/loan-a-tool.../oem-harmonic-balancer-puller-kit/555524_0_0/
And bought 3 - 8mm x 1.25 x 110 mm class 10.9 bolts (stronger than grade 8) from Advance Auto:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...85110/9060219-P?searchTerm=dorman+8mm++x+1.25
And bought washers to match from Lowes.