starting Issues

ian1314 · Full Member Joined: Jul 21, 2009 Posts: 14

Hi,
my 1983 Heritage XS is having starting issues. Sometimes it starts frst time and others it takes 2-3-4 times using the starter. It makes a hellacious squealing / grinding noise and will eventually start. I was told it was the starter clutch but after scouring a Haynes manual, I cant find any reference to that...so, I guess my questions are

a) does this bike have a "starter clutch"

or

b)is it more likely just the starter.

if this question is in the wrong section, feel free to move it to the right one!

Ian

pumps · Posted: July 22, 2009, 10:28 am Post subject: Re: starting Issues

Does it do it if you use the kick start?
Some good starter info.
650wiki.org/index.php/...roblem_fix

ian1314 · Full Member Joined: Jul 21, 2009 Posts: 14

it doesnt seem to want to start even with the kick.
thanks for the info!

Ian

Retiredgentleman · Posted: July 22, 2009, 12:32 pm Post subject: Re: starting Issues

After you fix the starter, clean your carbs, and clean all the electrical connectors/terminals/switches, especially the kill switch and ignition switch. If bike still has the original fuse panel, replace it with inline automotive blade type fuses.

ian1314 · Full Member Joined: Jul 21, 2009 Posts: 14

the carbs were alledgely cleaned by a local mechanic bloke so they should be ok(i hope)

thanks for the help. I really appreciate it

Ian

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