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I got this bike a few years ago for not much $$. I have worked on and owned a few GS's before. So I was in somewhat familiar territory. This is a 1980 750. I have been vexed as to what this starter issue is. I've replaced the starter, battery, solenoid, ground wires. I've opened up both starters, rebuilt the button, changed the stator cover and cleaned every electric connection. Basicly just about every thing I can think of and it still makes this terrible sound when trying to start. The bike wants to run because I can bump it in about 5 feet of space. I am ready to throw in the towel on this bike and don't want to. Watch the vid and see if you guys have any ideas. Thank you!
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Sounds gear related so I'm thinking starter clutch. Probably stripped or broken gears.
Have you looked at that?
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Gears are definitely not engaging...
time to pull it apart and get some photos up for us.'83 GS650G
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Are you getting a clank from the left side when you press the starter button?
If so, it's the starter clutch
Pull the stator cover and the rotor and I bet the bolts are loose and the gear may be damaged1978 GS 1000 (since new)
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Is that in the tranny itself? There is a starter gear in the stator area and that's fine.Comment
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Wow, you'd guys are quick. There was one reply when I started writing my first response. I'll check the rotor when I get home. Thanks for the quick suggestions.Comment
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We have all had this problem... new bolts or a couple of small welds and all good for the duration.
Curtsigpic'85 GS1150 1428 14-1 200+hp Hang OnComment
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