Xs400DeNeef
XS400 New Member
I just got my 1980 Yamaha xs400 special and the starter doesn't work I need help on how to remove and replace it. Any information can help
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Help replacing starter
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eze19
XS400 New Member
Did you ever find anything? Mine only engages the bindex about 1/2 the time so I've resorted to only kicking it over. And parts have been a nightmare to source.
BergyPatty37
XS400 Member
@eze19 Looks like the original post was from 2015, I doubt you will ever get a response.
These don't use a starter bendex like you would find on a lawn mower or auto. They have a starter clutch that is driven off the starter gear by a chain. If you remove the starter it will drop the chain. Good picture on this thread on what it looks like: https://www.xs400.com/threads/how-to-starter-delete.15584/
It might be your starter clutch needs rebuilding, there are a few small springs that wear out or break that could be why it doesn't engage all the time.
Here is a thread that mentions the starter clutch springs, go to point 4 on the initial post:
https://www.xs400.com/threads/re-ring-dodge-vr-and-starter-clutch-springs.20579/
These don't use a starter bendex like you would find on a lawn mower or auto. They have a starter clutch that is driven off the starter gear by a chain. If you remove the starter it will drop the chain. Good picture on this thread on what it looks like: https://www.xs400.com/threads/how-to-starter-delete.15584/
It might be your starter clutch needs rebuilding, there are a few small springs that wear out or break that could be why it doesn't engage all the time.
Here is a thread that mentions the starter clutch springs, go to point 4 on the initial post:
https://www.xs400.com/threads/re-ring-dodge-vr-and-starter-clutch-springs.20579/
