Starter Problems

[BowlingSS]

I have a XS2 that I just finished restoring, almost. The starter would slip or just spin sometimes so I installed a new gear/spring and clip. I got it in and now it is worst. It mostly spins now. I pulled the left gear cover off and everything there is OK. I think I have to pull the clutch cover off again. I might just put the old one back in. The teeth on the gear looked fine. What else could be causing this? I placed the battery on charge just in case it could be low but I do not think that is the problem. I will try it again in the morning. Anyone have any ideas?The picture is the old one.
Thanks.
Bill

 

[gggGary]

That looks great.
Crank it over with the RH cover off see where issue is.

 

[5twins]

Sometimes even a new drag clip is weak and needs to be bent tighter. Test it with a fishing scale to make sure it's tight enough. Here's a good how-to thread .....

http://www.xs650.com/threads/starter-gear-fix.18060/

And recently, this came along, a better way to bend the clip tighter again .....

http://www.xs650.com/threads/alternative-slipping-starter-gear-spring-fix.59210/#post-683434

 

[2BallCane]

Sometimes even a new drag clip is weak and needs to be bent tighter. Test it with a fishing scale to make sure it's tight enough. Here's a good how-to thread .....

http://www.xs650.com/threads/starter-gear-fix.18060/

And recently, this came along, a better way to bend the clip tighter again .....

http://www.xs650.com/threads/alternative-slipping-starter-gear-spring-fix.59210/#post-683434

This. My bike does the same thing, haven't installed a new clip yet, but from what I've been reading, you need to squish a part of the clip in a vise to make it tighter, about 8lbs I believe. 4lbs is said to be too weak.

 

[5twins]

My "special tool" .....

 

[BowlingSS]

I put the old one back in and it now seems to work. The problem I have now is the clutch basket nut stripped out. All the threads pulled out. Crap..

 

[BowlingSS]

That looks great.
Crank it over with the RH cover off see where issue is.

That showed me the problem. The new one is not making connection with the crank. The old on does.
Do you have a clutch nut?
Thanks. Bill

 

[gggGary]

Not in the van with me.

 

[BowlingSS]

Not in the van with me.

Are you already on the road?

 

[BowlingSS]

Are you selling the other bike you are hauling?

 

[gggGary]

Yup road trip!

 

[jetmechmarty]

Yup road trip!

This worked great for everyone, but you, Gary? You're a good man!