With the flywheel spinning at about 1,000 RPM at idle, the starter, if engaged with the flywheel, would be forced to spin between 15,000 and 20,000 RPM. Once the engine has turned over and is running, the overrun clutch will release the starter from the flywheel and prevent the gears from re-meshing (as in an accidental turning of the ignition key) while the engine is running
Either your starter solenoid, if not check the neutral safety or clutch safety switch.
The clutch start switch is bad.you will find it at the top of the clutch pedal
the purpose is to have a thread holder that connects the thread to the needle
When you hit the starter button the starter relay send power to the starter. the starter solenoid pushes the starter shaft outward and the starter turns. When the solenoid moves the shaft it is connected to the jackshaft which ingages the starter gear on the clutch
It's a real pain. I had to bend the head of a wrench to get at one of the 4 bolts holding it in. If you have the engine out, it's real easy. A lot of times the starter is the not the problem on these bikes. The starter bendix that is behind the clutch is the problem if you hear grinding when you try to use the starter.
on starters that have the solenoid mounted on them, the link is a fork like piece between the solonoid and the starter clutch, which is on the motor shaft. on starters that dont have the solenoid on the starter, it just has a overrunning clutch on the motor shaft
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Usually the starter overrunning clutch is the first part to fail in a modern (post 1988) Big Twin. Unlike earlier Harley starters, modern ones have the starter motor, solenoid and overrunning clutch built into a single unit, just like a car's starter. In fact, Harley's starters are the exact same ones used in many cars, like Toyota. So how do you know if the starter clutch is failing or has failed? The starter motor turns but doesn't crank the bike's engine. You can pay big bucks to your Harley dealer or buy the same starter clutch much cheaper and install it yourself. The starter isn't complicated at all. Do a web search for any of these part numbers: Toyota part #0283010010 WAI part #54-82401 NAPA Auto Parts #4-1071
A one-way clutch on a starter motor, often referred to as a starter drive or overrunning clutch, allows the starter motor to engage the engine's flywheel to start the engine but prevents the motor from being driven by the engine once it starts. This mechanism ensures that when the engine is running, the starter motor does not experience damage from back-driven forces. It typically consists of rollers or pawls that engage in one direction and disengage when the direction reverses. This design is crucial for protecting the starter motor and ensuring efficient engine operation.
NO, the clutch for the starter is internal. The clutch is on the gear that engages the starter gear.You have to remove left side engine case and remove flywheel to access starter clutch assembly.
A starter clutch, also known as a one-way clutch or sprag clutch, allows the engine to start by engaging the starter motor while preventing the engine from driving the starter. When the starter motor turns, the clutch engages, allowing the engine to crank. Once the engine starts and exceeds a certain speed, the clutch disengages, preventing the starter from being driven by the engine's rotation, which protects the starter motor from damage. This mechanism is crucial for ensuring smooth engine starts and preventing backflow of energy to the starter system.
How do you figure the starter is okay just by popping the clutch? Popping the clutch uses the driveline to turn the motor over. The starter is not involved at all.
The problem may be with your starter and not with the clutch.
Check for power at the clutch switch, then check for continuity through the switch with the clutch pedal depressed. If there is power and continuity, then the starter (or even ignition solenoid/starter relay) is the problem.
To remove the starter clutch from a YZF 750, first, ensure the motorcycle is on a stable stand and the battery is disconnected. Remove the necessary components, including the starter motor and any covers obstructing access to the clutch. Next, unbolt the starter clutch assembly from the crankshaft, taking care to note the orientation and placement of any washers or spacers. Finally, gently pull the starter clutch off the crankshaft to complete the removal process.
To replace the starter clutch on a 2010 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, first, remove the primary cover by draining the primary fluid and disconnecting the necessary components. Then, remove the clutch assembly and the starter gear to access the starter clutch. Replace the faulty starter clutch with a new one, ensuring proper alignment, and reassemble the components in reverse order. Finally, refill the primary fluid and check for proper operation.
On my 2001 model I traced it to the alternator - it has an overrunning clutch. Wayne Tiffany