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Engine isn't turning with starter

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Aaarg! Just when I thought I was done and ready to give away unused parts as my show of appreciation for the forum (gaskets, value stem seals, etc.), now the engine is not turning over with the starter and starter clutch, I think. Rode it yesterday with no issues. Parked it and restarted during the ride with no issues. Parked it when home and flipped it onto center stand. Tried to start it today and all that happens is the starter and gears attached to start spin, but not the engine.

The video explains it better than I can. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imvv3sc8P2o&feature=youtu.be


Please help. Thank you all again in advance.
 
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looks to me there is more spinning than just the starter...

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the starter and flywheel is spinning but the bolt on the end of the crank is not. soooooooo i guess the bolt has worked loose so the flywheel,starter clutch is just spinning on the crank. torque that bolt up......
 
Bingo. Thank you. Snugged and rotating.

Last time I put that bolt in I thoroughly cleaned it and used red locktite. Frustrating to the point where I am concerned its going to happen far from home.


Agemax said:
the starter and flywheel is spinning but the bolt on the end of the crank is not. soooooooo i guess the bolt has worked loose so the flywheel,starter clutch is just spinning on the crank. torque that bolt up......
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You need to use red Loctite but you also need to air impact that nut on to hammer it tight. Ray.
 
Yes...What Ray said. Air impact is the best way to get it good and thight to the crank. Dont overdue it, but give it a few good clacking spurts once it gets tight...Blaht..Blaht and call it good.
 
I did that

I did that

75ft pounds is what the torque spec. is on that bolt. Mine never came loose again.:)
 
Thanks everyone very much.

Both times I used air gun + a 3 ft breaker bar over socket handle. Just a tempermental area on my bike.

Thank god for Z1's bolt kit considering how many times I am removing side covers. definitely worth the investment.
 
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