starter idle gear

akcalhoun · June 29th, 2013, 08:21 PM

i replaced my alternator cover to day and when i was re-installing it i noticed the starter idle gear could move in and out. is this supposed to be pushed in so that the teeth of it connect with the teeth of starter motor clutch gear? ive put the cover back on but havent put n the fluids and try to crank it. thx

tubarney · June 29th, 2013, 08:32 PM

The engine cover will stop the sprocket from falling out of where it is supposed to be.

I'm not sure if it is possible to put the cover back on without the starter gear lining up with the grooves in the big sprocket(on crank) and the starter motor spindle gear thing.

tubarney · June 29th, 2013, 08:33 PM

Last time I installed mine, the gear almost fell out when I was puttting the cover on. I did have it all lined up though so everything was good.

akcalhoun · June 30th, 2013, 04:57 AM

here's a picture to explain better. when i took of the cover Blue was sticking out like it is in the pic. b4 i put cover back on i pushed back Blue so that its gears where in contact with Red's.

akcalhoun · June 30th, 2013, 04:58 AM

if any could clarify that this is the correct orientation i'd much appreciate it. im hours away from putting in fluids and re-cranking and am gettin very paranoid.

tubarney · June 30th, 2013, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akcalhoun

if any could clarify that this is the correct orientation i'd much appreciate it. im hours away from putting in fluids and re-cranking and am gettin very paranoid.

Yeah thats the correct way.

I'm pretty sure the engine cover keeps it from falling out of the grooves.

akcalhoun · June 30th, 2013, 07:42 AM

ok i thought so. when i pulled alt cover off it moved forward to where it wasnt contacting the big gear behind the fly wheel. i pushed it back cuz it kinda seemed like it was suppossed to be in contact with it. was pretty sure thats how it went and made sense to me, but wanted a 2nd opinion.

June 29th, 2013, 08:21 PM	#1
akcalhoun ninjette.org member Name: aaron Location: east texas Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 honda shadow phantom Posts: 170	starter idle gear i replaced my alternator cover to day and when i was re-installing it i noticed the starter idle gear could move in and out. is this supposed to be pushed in so that the teeth of it connect with the teeth of starter motor clutch gear? ive put the cover back on but havent put n the fluids and try to crank it. thx

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June 29th, 2013, 08:32 PM	#2
tubarney ninjette.org sage Name: Brad Location: Sydney Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2010 SE Posts: 573	The engine cover will stop the sprocket from falling out of where it is supposed to be. I'm not sure if it is possible to put the cover back on without the starter gear lining up with the grooves in the big sprocket(on crank) and the starter motor spindle gear thing.

June 29th, 2013, 08:33 PM	#3
tubarney ninjette.org sage Name: Brad Location: Sydney Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2010 SE Posts: 573	Last time I installed mine, the gear almost fell out when I was puttting the cover on. I did have it all lined up though so everything was good.

June 30th, 2013, 04:58 AM	#5
akcalhoun ninjette.org member Name: aaron Location: east texas Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 honda shadow phantom Posts: 170	if any could clarify that this is the correct orientation i'd much appreciate it. im hours away from putting in fluids and re-cranking and am gettin very paranoid.

June 30th, 2013, 07:42 AM	#7
akcalhoun ninjette.org member Name: aaron Location: east texas Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 honda shadow phantom Posts: 170	ok i thought so. when i pulled alt cover off it moved forward to where it wasnt contacting the big gear behind the fly wheel. i pushed it back cuz it kinda seemed like it was suppossed to be in contact with it. was pretty sure thats how it went and made sense to me, but wanted a 2nd opinion.