Starter Clutch?

[Jreed615]

I have a 1981 CB750 Custom. I recently replaced the starter and the starter gears. The bike worked fine for awhile bu now the bike is starting to make an awful sound when I try to start it. It seems like it does it more when it is hot. I was thinking this could be the starter clutch. I have found a few on ebay but they are for 82 models. Will a 1982 starter clutch work on my 1981 motor? Any input would be greatly apperciated.

[Jreed615]

Oh yea I pulled the ignition cover off and this piece fell out. What is this?

[Re-run]

Well tell you the truth I am not sure BUT I would assume the starter parts are all the same. There were all pretty close to the same in the 69-78 years. Using the same parts across years keeps costs lower.

As for the ignition, I would just replace it. No one really ever disassembles them and so it would be hard to say but I would assume it is a contact switch of some sort.

[whiskeyman in jax]

i have a cb 750 1973 my starter clutch is bad--what are the steps on changing it

[sgtslag]

Check the Factory Service Manual, available on the home page.  It is free, and the best available.  Cheers!