Did I break something?

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Did I break something?

01 Sep 2008 15:07
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I rebuilt the carbs on my bike last night and today I've been trying to get it started so I've been cranking it a fair bit.

The last few times I've cranked it, it cranks for 2 or 3 seconds and then it sounds like the starter disengages and is just spinning. If you let off and crank it again, it does the same thing. What's going on?
1978 Kawasaki KZ750 Twin- Coil mod, Dyna coil, 7mm copper core wires

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Re: Did I break something?

01 Sep 2008 15:16
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If the battery is not fully charged, that will happen, if the battery is fully charged, then you may need a starter clutch rebuild kit.
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Re: Did I break something?

01 Sep 2008 15:19
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Ah....no, the battery is on a charger, but it had seemed to be cranking fine earlier....guess I'll leave it alone for awhile.
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Re: Did I break something?

02 Sep 2008 18:27 - 02 Sep 2008 18:34
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Well crap, apparently my starter clutch is dead :(

Where can I get a rebuild kit for it?? I can't find one anywhere!

edit: Bike Bandit lists a "starter clutch assembly" for $100...ouch :( I'm guessing that's what I need, isn't it?
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Re: Did I break something?

02 Sep 2008 19:31
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1977 KZ1000 A-1

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Re: Did I break something?

02 Sep 2008 20:15
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"everywhere" includes z1, yes...
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