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  • #1

    82' xj

    Got a new starter for it, however when I hit the ignition key all I hear as I did with the previous starter was that familiar loud spinning but not engagement of the motor.

    Something internal to the motor go kaput?
    1982 XJ1100
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  • #2
    Bad starter clutch.... you'll be splitting the cases. Bummer...
    Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

    '78E original owner - resto project
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    • #3
      Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
      Bad starter clutch.... you'll be splitting the cases. Bummer...
      That's no fun!
      Nathan
      KD9ARL

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      1978 XS1100E
      K&N Filter
      #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
      OEM Exhaust
      ATK Fork Brace
      LED Dash lights
      Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
      Green Monster Coils
      SS Brake Lines
      Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

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      • #4
        Yep, I just recently determined I'll be splitting the cases on mine, the starter clutch is starting to miss engaging. Then again if I pull this engine, I'll just put the spare in and then go through this one at my leisure.
        Cy

        1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
        Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
        Vetter Windjammer IV
        Vetter hard bags & Trunk
        OEM Luggage Rack
        Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
        Spade Fuse Box
        Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
        750 FD Mod
        TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
        XJ1100 Front Footpegs
        XJ1100 Shocks

        I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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        • #5
          Just for Grins

          You might try removing the starter and using one of those pump oil cans shooting some straight 30 weight into the sprag as best you can. Sometimes the oil drains off of them if the engine has been sitting a long time and the residue turns to gunk and keeps the pawls from engaging. Ya got nothing to loose at this point so why not. You could get real lucky and they work
          wingnut
          81 SH (Daily Ride)
          81 650XJ (Brother in laws bike, Delivered)
          81 650XJ Jane Doe (Son's Ride)
          82 750XJ Project bike (Son in law's future ride)
          81 XS 400

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          • #6
            I don't know what I would do, but I would try alot of things before I would split the cases. from your earlier post it was working, Never been there but I don't think it just quits with no warning.
            79SF
            XJ11
            78E

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            • #7
              Is the bike cold...like outside. If it is and you have thicker oil in the bike it will cause this type of issue. Heavier viscosity oils not so good in cold weather. JAT
              2-79 XS1100 SF
              2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
              80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
              Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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