starter gear

Starter gear on this is a pita. We've replaced the starter gear and spring with new gear from MikesXS. We've also tensioned the spring on a vice as per other posts on this forum as well as located the spring according to the tech bulletin release from Yammy in the 70s but we're still getting the...

I need to get this electric starter pinion shaft housing out of my case. There is a casting imperfection behind it and when I bead blasted my case, glass got in there. Anyone ever take this nasty thing out before? Bike will be kick only when done so......

im putting starter gear back on and just need to know if that wishbone clip is supposed to be in notch in case? is was not in that notch when i took it off, i have seen vids where guys says he thinks it should go there but need to know fo show...lol. ill look at manual to see what they say ..thanks

Hello all, I recently replaced my #4 starter gear due to erratic engagement. I followed the instruction on the starter clip fix and I'm getting 7 pounds on my scale. The problem I'm having now is erratic disengagement. When I hit the starter switch and release, starter gear #4 does not always...

Does anyone have a special fix for the starter problem on our XS's. kinda getting tired of replacing the gear every year. Not really that big of a deal just would like to fix it and have it stay fixed.

Yanked cover and clutch to get to starter gear. Problem was disengagement of starter. Would grind about 2 seconds after engine fired. Plan was to length spring behind fourth gear to assist in disengagement. Also, tighten wishbone while I was in there. All accomplished and reinstalled...

I know this is a silly question... but can I replace the starter gear without taking the engine out of the frame? I have the new gear and all of the parts needed. Thanks