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Hey no wonder you was smiling all the way home. Oh hi bye the way

Hi Phil

Hi Waspy

I only wish it was just the starter but unfortunately my spare did the same thing. Post back Wednesday.

Ahhh right. I got a day off Wed so I'll have a look. I assume if it has snapped it will be engine out and split casings? If so can I leave the top end on and just turn the engine upside down on the bench and work at it? I only just did the top end a couple of months back (snapped inlet bolt in the head) and the head gasket was nearly 30 quid!! Dont really wanna pay that again if I can get away with it. Cheers Paul.

Hi Paul, Yes it does have a chain although I guess that may be ok as the bike runs and rides fine. This is the time when we need x-ray vision, could save alot of hassle. Thanks anyways.

Hi all, Need a little advise guys. First day out this year on my XJ600 blowing the cobwebs off. Ran fine, great fun Stopped a couple of times, went to a shop, see a mate. The last time starting it to come home and the starter motor seemed to be just whizzing round not engaged with the engine so I had to bump it (not done that with a bike for 27 years) and rode home fine. The manuals I have suggest in the troubleshooting that its possibly the starter clutch. When I hit the button the tacho rises if thats any help but still does not turn over the engine. Anyone know or had the same probs? I really hope its not the starter clutch as its engine out and split casings! Would be a shame to do all that if its sommat else. Its a Yamaha XJ600 1984. Ta for looking.

Just a quick hi before I go and bug the tech guys