Look what I got for $10

jaybob · Post by **jaybob** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:23 pm

Well actually not $10. With shipping it was 30 but still a good deal.

So the previous owner of my GT550 told me that he put a new starter in it but the starter just spins and does not turn the engine over. So obviously it needs a new starter clutch.

Anyway I scored this the other day. Complete updated clutch hub and starter clutch assembly. Brand new old stock. The junk on it is paper dust from the packing.

doug rooney · Post by **doug rooney** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:31 pm

Can't beat that jaybob! Great deal.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:48 pm

Nice score! My 75 had the typical exploded starter clutch in it when I bought it. Then one day I was cruising on ebay and someone was selling one from a 76. The new upgraded type. It was $39 on a buy it now. I bought it instantly.
The real pleasing part was when it arrived and I unpacked it. All of it was like new! Not even the slightest sign of the typical grooving on the clutch basket. Everything was there and in pristine condition. The entire setup now resides in RedZone and works perfectly.
If yours is anything like mine, there will be a lot of shrapnel to deal with. I picked out all I could find, then ran 10W oil for the first io miles and drained it. That flushed out some more. One of these days I'm gonna spend a few bucks on a magnetic drain plug. I am almost certain there is more in there but so far hasn't caused me any problems.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:07 pm

Jason, refer to GT26 found here http://www.3cyl.com/bulletins/index.html for proper assenbly. There are 7 pages on GT -- line 26.

jaybob · Post by **jaybob** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:14 pm

Thanks Chris!!

It will be nice to have the button back. Although it is kinda vintage neato to use the kicker. But the kicker does rub a little on my pipes if I don't short stroke it.

This would explain the abundance of metal flake in the oil I changed the other day. Maybe I should make it a priority since I have the bike up and running again.

The electronic ignition I put in makes life easier it has started on the first kick everytime I have tried.

MikeG · Post by **MikeG** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:33 pm

Good score!

H2RICK · Post by **H2RICK** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:53 am

Yep, Jason, that's the Deal Of The Month, IMO. I bought an NOS basket only for US$30.00 plus shipping about 2 years ago and considered myself fortunate. Ya done well.