Starter not dis-engaging

Posted by sauce on
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I have a starter issue with my '77 CB750A.  As soon as I turn the ignition switch (key) to the "on" position, the starter starts to whirl.  Pressing the starter button does not stop it (although it has in the past).  When I click the bike into first gear, the starter winds down, but it starts again whenever I put it back into neutral.

I thought the solenoid was bad, and took it apart and cleaned it.  This didn't work.

Any other suggestions?