The clips or "brakes" on the 2 gears apply a drag upon the gears , but only when not engaged in the flywheel or starter motor, either one of those engaged and spinning our gears far overpower any drag the clips provide, however after the starters disengaged it stops the freewheeling on the starters gears and once the flywheels gear is disengaged then the brakes will slow the gear, but the real purpose of the cli on the traveling gear is to stop it from spinning with the splined gear , it applies drag to the traveler so it may be hurled outwards to the flywheel.

I just wanted to clarify the reason that the spring clip is there on the #2 idler gear that engages the flywheel. Considering the fact that the spline shaft throws the gear out, as well as turns the gear, the gear has to remain still in order for the gear to be thrown out completely. If the spring clip, "brake" is loose (lost it's tension, or "braking" effect), the gear will start to turn prematurely, not engage fully, and grind against the back of the flywheel.

Your video was a godsend for me! Thank you!

Thank you for the video.

Thank you for the great info. Is that clutch mechanism just like that on a 920 1984?

There is a new video where the replacement parts do not come with the spring, and Yamaha is saying not to use the spring.

nice

Did you buy these parts from Yamaha or are they available after market? Yamaha wants 494.00 for what you changed out. My starter is fine as I bench tested it. Great video and this helped me out a lot. Taking the cover off this weekend.

hey man nice video hope u can help me with my virago 1100 i want to know what is the boost sensor ?because my bike is making explotions when i move the boost sensor can you please tell me what is it for!!

Where is a good place to get the spring clips for idler #2 and a clip for the starter gear? I have an '83 750 with these pieces missing.

Mkay

im missing the clip for the starter gear on my bike. I took it apart replaced the clutch and was going to tighten up the clips but one is missing from the starter!! Where can I get this?

how is this a fix? you just replaced the starter, and took everything apart for funzies.

Hi, I need the starter for a virago 750 1999 do you know where I can get it? Thanks

Alguien de habla español q me ayude! Ese resorte del bendi lo trae? O se le adapta para un mejor funcionameinto??

Where's the fix? You say its shiming the starter but don't show it. Is it another video?

you from bellevue?

hello,mi names is viorel ,

It's not a "Bindex", OK?

no no no !!!!! do not put back the spring ( at 0.28 between your wrists) THAT is the problem. Leave the spring out and problem solved !!!! please remove this video!

It's called a Bendix, OK?

man the crapy song is very annoying

What a waste of time, you Sir sound as if you are making this video in the middle of the freeway! put the plugs in the bike and start it! show us that it is fixed!