82 GS1100E starter problems

[Anonymous]

Hi, I just bought an 82 GS1100E for $600 and I have a question about the starter. From what I gather from talking to the guy I bought it off from is that the clutch that engages the starter to the crank is stuck engaged. I havnt had time to look at it closly, or to pull the magneto off to look at it. In fact, its still at the guys house. I have to get it home some how, and I was thinking if I pulled the starter off it I could push start it and drive it home. I was wondering if any one has had this problem before, and if it will damage anything if I run it with the starter off.

Thanks,
Brian

[cbxchris]

That could be several things. There is a good chance you(he) has spun the rotor on the crank. Shearing the starter bolts off. The end of the crank may also be toast...lets hope not. I would go to the trouble of getting something to haul it to where you can work on it. You may need a special tool to remove the rotor....I have seen some weld themselves on also. In 83 they went to a larger end on the crank because of this. Good Luck.

[focus frenzy]

Dont do it! first, with the starter removed, there will be a open hole for oil to be slung out of. second, the idler gear wont hold up well to spinning at engine running speeds, the starter spins a idler gear that inturn spins the starter clutch on the crank.

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys. Im gona borrow my dads trailer to haul it to my cusins hosue.

How is the starter clutch set up?? Im gona borrow a book from a guy at work. My dad used to be a bike mechanic, but he doesnt know I have the bike because Im actualy not suposed to have it. SOOOO, Im kinda on my own. I know oil would splash out, but I figured it would be minimal and there is kinda a catch basin where the starter is. But anyway. Thanks for your help and Im impressed with the quality of this board.