starter cluth removal

[boone+61]

my starter spins when i try to start my 94 zg1200, im told needs new starter cluth bearing .is this true and how do i remove this part? bike only has 12,000 mile. i bought the bike this way. would love to have running by spring. anyone please help...im so greatful.

[voyager55]

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No idea what a cluth is

[triton28]

when you open the link from Voyager55, change assembly illustration to the "Secondary shaft" and there you will see what is involved in the starter clutch assembly. In order to replace the starter clutch assembly, you will need to split the crankcases.
If the generator (starter) chain, and the chain tensioner assembly shown in the "Crankcase" illustration, need replacing as well, and both should at least be inspected and checked against specifications, then there is the additional job of removing the crankshaft as the chain is of the endless variety with NO master link and travels around the crankshaft. Major work unless one has the tools needed, all of the seals, gaskets and parts needed, etc., etc., etc..
It is oftentimes more expedient to swap out the "broken starter" engine with a known good starter assembly engine.
I would suggest contacting Mr. Carl Leo, voyagerparts@bellsouth.net for advice and parts. You will find it most enlightening to talk with him.
Dave

[ekap1200]

Hello Dan and welcome to the AVA, most here will agree with Dave. This is a most expensive job and very time consuming. Far less cost and time to swap out the engine. Carl Leo will know a ballpark number on just what the repairs and cost would be verses an engine in good shape.
Hard to imagine a 22 year old machine with only 12,000 on it. May be 112,000
Post a subject , "needing an engine" and there may be someone that has one in your area.
Gene

[chevyman1]

I have a 91 engine I just got with some parts bikes I would have to check it out first.
I was told it spins over with the starter but there are no carbs on it.

[boone+61]

i was affraid of this project. i bought the bike as is. it is pristine and with 12.000 miles. i was thinking replace motor, and i will if i have to. but id rather get out from under it. id sell the bike for a reasonable price. regarding the 1991 motor....tell me more, miles, some history if possible. thanx everybody for your input. i really appreciate it. i am new to this....how do i post pics of my bike?

[boone+61]

im new to computer also, so please understand if i havent responded to posts properly. not sure how to do alot of things on the computer, but in time i will figure this out.

[chevyman1]

i was affraid of this project. i bought the bike as is. it is pristine and with 12.000 miles. i was thinking replace motor, and i will if i have to. but id rather get out from under it. id sell the bike for a reasonable price. regarding the 1991 motor....tell me more, miles, some history if possible. thanx everybody for your input. i really appreciate it. i am new to this....how do i post pics of my bike?

I just got it so let me clean it up and do a compression check.
37k miles sitting for a while
If everything checks out I will let it go for $200.00 + shipping.
Don't be afraid of replacing the engine, it fairly easy to do.
The first one I did I think took me approx. 3-4 hrs.
If you join the AVA I believe you can get access to a service manual, That will help you with the job.

[boone+61]

o,k,on the1991 engine...if it is a runner w/good compression, im interested. and maybe i can just pick it up... thank you. i will look for you here.

[chevyman1]

I will try and work at it this weekend
Where are you located

[boone+61]

im from northern michigan...way north in upper peninsula. where are you? oh... stupid me...isee now where you are. i am still a rookie at this computer stuff. im old school.

[boone+61]

im from northern michigan...way north in upper peninsula. where are you? oh... stupid me...isee now where you are. i am still a rookie at this computer stuff. im old school.

chevyman1...waiting to hear verdict on the engine. will be heading in that direction in couple weeks

[chevyman1]

I will try to get at it this week

[boone+61]

I will try to get at it this week

thanx chevyman. no hurry, just glad to know that there is a reputable option.

[chevyman1]

Got a chance to check out the engine a little bit.
It has on carbs so I could not start it but holding my hands over the intake ports it really has good vacuum, sucks my hand really hard.
I have no reason to believe it won't run.

[boone+61]

Got a chance to check out the engine a little bit.
It has on carbs so I could not start it but holding my hands over the intake ports it really has good vacuum, sucks my hand really hard.
I have no reason to believe it won't run.

how much to ship, if its as much as gas to drive, maybe i will have it shipped. if you say it runs, i will go with that.