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kenkrieger

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My max has a starting problem - its a 2006
problem started with starter engaging - then stopping and making a hammer type noise.
Checked my battery - seemed okay but replaced - same problem
replaced the starter - no change - replaced the starter relay - no change
replaced the entire collar housing the starter button - no change
opened the left side cover and took out the gears - gears are pristine- no problems i could see - tried the starter with no gears in and it turned with no problem
all thats left is the starter clutch,,,and the starter cancellation relay,,,which after investigating I found two different versions of where this located.
or how to troubleshoot it.I looked thru this section and found no mention of the starter clutch going out
my Max has 28K on the clock and
up to now has had no issues at all.
So looking for any and all help I can get,,,going to the dealer is not an option,,but I know there's lots of folk here with tons of knowledge so thx in advance,,,
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-Starter-Clutch-for-Yamaha-VMAX-V-Max-1200-VMX12-VMX-12-1982-2007-/111800526881?hash=item1a07d4a821:g:Cw4AAOSw9N1VzDr6&clk_rvr_id=1061466377024&rmvSB=trueI know this is telling you to shut the stable door when the horse has made it several hundred miles away but it is most likely the starter clutch.

The Max has very few weak points but one of then is.....do you want to guess?

Trying to start the bike with a battery that will only just turn the motor doesn't help and eventually can damage the assembly. More common is that the screws that retain the rollers come loose and that causes the noise you were hearing.
Also the outer ring can crack when there is severe abuse.

The fix is to replace the starter clutch assembly and ensure that the roller retaining screws are permanent Locktighted in addition to the peening.
If you are paranoid a tack weld will ensure they never come loose.
If you find that it is the screws that are loose then don't be tempted to just re-tighten them. You may get a little extra use but the starter clutches days are numbered.
I know company's such as Yambits do repair kits that comprise of the 3 pawls, plungers and springs which may work but I would fork out the extra and get the assembly.

This is how to do it

Given that you are most likely to replace the assembly then something like this will be worth considering. If you are in Chesterfield UK then here may work out cheaper after shipping, VAT and import duty added to the US one.
 
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