Starter Clutch

[EZman]

Hello all,
My son's 82 GS1100EZ don't start.
We removed the side cover and hit the starter button. The starter turned and the matching gear spun as well. I did not notice the clutch drive out. Can someone explain to me the operation of this? If it is bad, I don't see anything but the spring or the roller (got that from bikebandit.com's exploded view of the clutch) that might be the problem or broken.
I'm sure all you guru's can help. I see all the problems that you guys take care of.

Thanks

Ernie

[chiphead]

Pull that rotor/clutch assy off. I bet the three bolts the hold it together are sheared.

[chiphead]

This is a common occurrence if the rear wheel is locked up without disengaging the clutch. The inertia of that fat rotor shears the bolts.

[Suzuki mad]

You need to get the main nut loosened a couple of turns to start with on the crankshaft and then loosen the rotor and starter clutch unit from the crank. 1100EZ will need the Suzuki rotor puller to do that.

Don't put a 3 legged puller on or you will need a new rotor. If it hasn't been off for a while the rotor and starter clutch will be very tight to the crank.

I'd go with the others on the bolts sheared off.

Its probably harder getting to the starter clutch than the repair job.

Suzuki mad.

[EZman]

Thanks to all. I haven't got the rotor off yet because I'm waiting for the correct tool. I was looking at it again last night and it does apear to have broken bolts.

Thanks again for all your help.
You guys & gals are the best.

Ernie

[Suzuki mad]

If you were close EZ you could have borrowed the tools.

Suzuki mad

[jpaul]

Don't pay big bucks for the special tool. All you need is a long bolt that fits the center hole. Put a large washer and a weight on the bolt and screw it in. Use the weight like a slide hammer to pull the rotor. You should be able to get the hardware you need from Lowes or Home Despot for less than $10.