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  • Gsgsxr
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Do I need this part?

    Ok so I got a second gs750. It's a 77 and since it's gonna be kickstart only. I was wondering since the starter is gonna be gone can I get rid of these 2 things.


    It's attached to the fly wheel

    And here's how the bike sits
    Last edited by Guest; 06-26-2014, 05:22 PM. Reason: Photos not working
  • rapidray
    Forum Guru
    GSResource Superstar
    • Oct 2006
    • 8195
    • So Cal

    #2
    You need the stator rotor or you will have no charging system. You will have to machine a spacer if you remove the starter clutch drive gear.

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    • Gsgsxr

      #3
      Sorry I no I need the sator but the part that's is bolted to the back of it for the starter gear. Can I remove that? And why would I need a spacer I thought the sator was held in place by the crank since a tapped end.

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      • Gsgsxr

        #4
        Anyone?

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        • JEEPRUSTY

          #5
          You need both the rotor and stator..
          You will gain little by removing the starter clutch mechanism.

          I am not sure but the whole crank assembly may be balanced with this in place.

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          • posplayr
            Forum LongTimer
            GSResource Superstar
            Past Site Supporter
            • Dec 2007
            • 23673
            • Tucson Az

            #6
            Originally posted by Gsgsxr
            Anyone?
            All evidence removed.

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            • hillsy
              Forum Sage
              • May 2008
              • 1469
              • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

              #7
              Easiest just to remove the starter motor and plug the hole. Leave the starter clutch on the crank.
              Current:
              Z1300A5 Locomotive (swapped my Intruder for it), GS450 Cafe Project (might never finish it....), XT500 Commuter (I know - it's a Yamaha :eek:)

              Past:
              VL1500 Intruder (swapped for Z1300), ZX9R Streetfighter (lets face it - too fast....), 1984 GSX750EF, 1984 GSX1100EF (AKA GS1150)
              And a bunch of other crap Yamahas....

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              • Gsgsxr

                #8
                So I need all but the starter and little gear? Damn I thought it would be like a car far as lighter fly wheel better throttle response. Hmmmm gonna try it anyways and see what happens lol

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                • koolaid_kid

                  #9
                  Notice to forum: 78 GS750 for parts soon to be available. Blown engine.

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                  • Big T
                    Forum LongTimer
                    Past Site Supporter
                    Super Site Supporter
                    • Mar 2005
                    • 12392
                    • West Slope, OR

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Gsgsxr
                    So I need all but the starter and little gear? Damn I thought it would be like a car far as lighter fly wheel better throttle response. Hmmmm gonna try it anyways and see what happens lol
                    It's not a flywheel (I'm pretty sure I typed the same response a month ago)

                    The starter gear does not rotate with the crank, so it has no effect on throttle response or crank mass or balance

                    While pulling it may seem like a good idea, you'd have to get a custom spacer machined to go between the rotor and the case - so, $500 to lose 4 lbs of nonrotating mass?

                    You do the math

                    Just pull the starter out, and, if you must, the idler gear, pin and washers. Plug the hole where the starter comes through the case with a rubber plug
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                    1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
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