It was evident from attempts to start the 750 that the starter clutch was having problems gripping the crankshaft, resulting in failure to start easily.
I ordered some new parts for the clutch, borrowed a special puller for the clutch and bought a new impact gun. This meant that I could undo the crank nut without having to lock the crankshaft.
Primary cover removed, then crank nut and dynamo nut removed.
Dynamo belt and pulleys removed.
I ordered some new parts for the clutch, borrowed a special puller for the clutch and bought a new impact gun. This meant that I could undo the crank nut without having to lock the crankshaft.
Primary cover removed, then crank nut and dynamo nut removed.
Dynamo belt and pulleys removed.
Starter clutch removed. The problem was easy to see. The rollers were out of position due to the springs having broken, plus an accumulation of dirt in the clutch area. Compare old and new springs.
It was all going very smoothly until I tried to remove the starter sprocket as the chain needs to be removed to remove the centre of the clutch still attached to the crankshaft. I removed the circlip but the sprocket jammed and I will need time to work out a solution.
So, I thoroughly cleaned the clutch and fitted new springs but can't re-fit it until I find a way to remove the sprocket.
So, I thoroughly cleaned the clutch and fitted new springs but can't re-fit it until I find a way to remove the sprocket.
So, instead I fitted new tank badges and called it a day.