Posted March 15, 201114 yr Okay, I looked for a topic with an answer before posting this thread...couldn't find one. So when i turn the key to engage the starter on my 81 xs400, sometimes the motor turns over fine. But sometimes there is a god awful sound coming from the cases area. Kinda sounds like the chain is being slung all over the inside(just a description). Then when I stop and try again, the motor turns over fine. Does this sound like a problem with the starter, starter clutch, or something else I'm missing? Bobb
March 15, 201114 yr Moderator Okay, I looked for a topic with an answer before posting this thread...couldn't find one. So when i turn the key to engage the starter on my 81 xs400, sometimes the motor turns over fine. But sometimes there is a god awful sound coming from the cases area. Kinda sounds like the chain is being slung all over the inside(just a description). Then when I stop and try again, the motor turns over fine. Does this sound like a problem with the starter, starter clutch, or something else I'm missing? Bobb usually the starter clutch, first check the starter motor is securly fastened. replacing the starter clutch is a PITA
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