Starter Clutch, Part 1- KZ1100 Diagnosis & Rotor Removal

Starter Clutch Part 1 - Diagnosing a problem with the starter on a 1981 Kawasaki KZ1100A. Removing the rotor. Discussion of starter clutch function. First in the series and more to follow!

[@toyetoyetoye]

Livesaver! Helped me with my 77 KZ900

[@vmaxmuscle5612]

God bless you and praise Jesus and our Heavenly Father . Thank you

[@COUNTERCULTURES]

Looks to be similar on my GS 1100E
I’ve been having starter clutch issues popping up

[@user-sy2oq7yu7o]

Hi Doug, can you tell me where I can find the tool you used here to remove the flywheel/rotor please?. The threaded bolt that goes into the center at the end of the crankshaft. Much appreciated!

[@iaespinosah76]

I used a bolt: 18 milimetric 1.5 thread..3 inches long was enough forba Kawasaki vulcan 500..

[@unique-daann6098]

What’s the tool you used for getting the plate off

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

I used the puller. It looks like a big bolt. In fact if you don't have special tool, you can use a bolt of the correct size and thread pitch. I thought the tool was shown in the video, but it's been some time since I recorded it.

[@mikeguerrero5552]

Does the rotor bolt come off clockwise or counter clockwise I tried breaker no luck afraid of breaking bolt

[@iaespinosah76]

reverse thread, puller: normal

[@emsea7279]

Awesome, I think mines stuck