Hello, My XS2 has done some 1k miles since being restored and runs well. The electric start has never worked. However I did replace all the bendix bits behind the clutch but the started motor seem to make a harsh rattle.
So I finally found a replacement starter and decided to replace it along with the seal between the starter and engine.
I drained the oil and put the bike on it side to get the starter off
While pulling the old seal off I have found a strange bit of wire poking thru from the gear box........ I can move it about but it wont pull thru
Now ... just to check I have taken a pic. I assume it not supposed to be there. I now bet its causing the starter gears to make a dreadful din when engaged.
Anybody else come across this problem. Dont tell me its a complete engine strip to fix it.... maybe I can do without the elecy start.
The engine does seem to start and run fine.
The pic..
So I finally found a replacement starter and decided to replace it along with the seal between the starter and engine.
I drained the oil and put the bike on it side to get the starter off
While pulling the old seal off I have found a strange bit of wire poking thru from the gear box........ I can move it about but it wont pull thru
Now ... just to check I have taken a pic. I assume it not supposed to be there. I now bet its causing the starter gears to make a dreadful din when engaged.
Anybody else come across this problem. Dont tell me its a complete engine strip to fix it.... maybe I can do without the elecy start.
The engine does seem to start and run fine.
The pic..