Yes. The problem is a cracked starter clutch. Replace it and ride on.
________________________________ From: Chuck Bridge <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, March 16, 2010 6:42:40 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter problem? I finally was able to start my '82 CB450SC this weekend. I bought it after it was sitting in my friend's garage for about 5-6 years. He originally garaged it with an intermittent starter problem, saying that he could hear the starter spin, but the engine wouldn't turn over. When I got the bike, the starter was missing, so I picked up a used one from the local salvage yard, and installed it. After finishing dealing with the rust in my tank, and making sure my carbs aren't all nastied up, I got it running. Took a couple of attempts, but it started, and ran for about a minute. I then turned it off, and attempted to start it up again a couple of minutes later. Now, it appears that the starter problem that it was originally garaged with is back. If I try to turn the bike over, I can hear the starter whirring, but not engaging. I pulled the starter out to make sure that the teeth were all still there, and they are. Any ideas? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
