Starter clutch modification

[Under Dog]

Guys...I'm not mechanical enough to attempt this, but check out what's been done on another Yamaha that used a similar 3 ball starter clutch:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=908967


This guy modified a more modern sprag clutch, and then drilled and tapped the rotor so it would bolt on. He goes from 3 points of contact on the old starter clutch to a bazillion (ok, so I didn't count them). Seems like a great idea.

Anyone here able to attempt something like this for our bikes?

 

[rugbywarrior89]

There is also a pretty neat discussion on homemade starter chain tensioners. It could be interesting for those of us who have loose chains despite our current tensioners. Although I haven't seen the same type of problems they're talking about on my bike or on the forum.

 

[Flexeril]

Ummm....I might have to read into it. Mine gives me a hard time using the electric start.