1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Starter Clutch Replacement

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by XJGypsy, Oct 3, 2017.

Tags:
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. XJGypsy

    XJGypsy New Member

    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Location:
    St. Louis, MO
    Im having the dreaded starter clutch spins when my 83 xj750 is warms. It cold starts just fine but after warming up and running for a while it spins out and I have to pop start it. Ive read the threads on changing springs without removing or splitting the motor and wonder, if I buy the whole assembly
    ....can I change the clutch part without the sprocket and shaft without pulling the motor?

    Seems like thats the part that will fall when pulling it that way and most likely the failed part...can Anyone Please help on this issue before I tear into the 7th circle of hell...Thanks to All Who Reply... Screenshot_2017-10-03-02-44-49.png
     
    XJGypsy, Oct 3, 2017
    #1
  2. Jetfixer

    Jetfixer Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    3,191
    Likes Received:
    1,501
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Nothern Indiana
    NOPE!!! have to pull engine and split the case ... My 82 Xj750 Seca does same thing sometimes only when hot , but not always I switched to 20/50W oil this helped . I suspect the springs are weak ,eventually I will have to replace .
     
    Jetfixer, Oct 13, 2017
    #2
  3. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

    Messages:
    14,929
    Likes Received:
    5,225
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    near utica, new york
    Often it's the starter itself that has gotten weak. I've swapped out the starter on three different bikes and problem solved. Sometime I'll have to re-brush them.
     
    hogfiddles, Oct 14, 2017
    #3
  4. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

    Messages:
    19,647
    Likes Received:
    6,756
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    The City of Seven Hills
    k-moe, Oct 14, 2017
    #4
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page