Spray clutch?

Dont u mean SPRAG clutch

or even a spraggy clout !

i,ve known them cause problems.

****** batteries and solenoids cause the issue mate, and it's not mental common but it has been known!

Not as hideous a problem as some folk make out fella!

Just keep the battery in tip top shape or ideally change it for a ttz14sbs they e got a much better cold cranking rating than any other battery that will fit in the battery box on our bikes!

Good power supply = safer spragg!

What Griff said, plus always push the starter button fully home and hold it until it fires, none of the little stabs you give a Jap I4.

Why not go for the one griff mentioned. He can prob get you one and get it delivered. I wouldn't question anything which he says as the mans spot on as far as I can tell from what he says and what others say about him.

My fault. Most people go for the yuasa one

they are the same.

Yuasa own Varta & Exide

i think i'm right in saying that you should NEVER start with the throttle open, always shut...

switch on, let needle sweep, press and hold button til fired...

An keep yer clarty mitts aff the throttle ...the Ts mega brain kens whit it needs re how muckle juice its needin tae run wi oot any throttle action frae u..:thumbup

Mines making some funny noises again from the area where the sprag is located - oh dear.....
I've got a Yuasa YTX-14BS in my T and the starter solenoid was replaced with a new one last october but she is still a bit apprehensive to fire....
I tried to start it yesterday but failed so left it overnight and came back this morning - Tried again and it almost fired but failed again sooooo I'am going to try some other ideas.
I'am gonna take the plugs out and check em and I'am also going to check all the HT coils and leads to make sure there isn't a problem there....

WISH ME LUCK lol

NickyBoy :thumbup

Mind noo Nicky min... the front plugs isnae a jist simple case o unscrew and check, Its tank up, airbox aff then ye get access tae it. An watch awe the wee hoses are back oan right when pittin it back thegether.

rico said:

Mind noo Nicky min... the front plugs isnae a jist simple case o unscrew and check, Its tank up, airbox aff then ye get access tae it. An watch awe the wee hoses are back oan right when pittin it back thegether.

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Cheers for the advice buddy - I've heard they are a bit of a git to get at but I've got my trusty old tool kit with a UJ and
I'll have a much better idea of whats what when I get in there and start tinkering....

NickyBoy :thumbup

What I like to see, someone willing to have a go ....................

I have a reason to do this as I`m a mean sod

Me too Hec min, ahm handy wi the spanners anyway

an ah just grudge payin dosh tae some halfbaked loon fur simple tasks maist folk can do wi a wee bitty common sense and forethought.

An its nae a mean Scottish thing afore any o ye guffies start!

I think it`s just being thrifty

Well it's amazing what a bit of sunny weather can do for an Italian bike's electrics....

I have been having trouble starting mine for a few days, with the engine turning over but not firing and then going away and leaving it for a bit, then coming back and trying again and having the engine almost fire but dying again, but when I tried to start it today, with all the nice sunshine around, (Saturday 19th March) it fired up first time - Unbelievable....
....All be it with a bit of a cough and splutter from too much fuel in the chambers but once it was warmed up it was fine - I also shut the engine off and then started it up again a few times just to make sure that it wasn't a fluke and all was fine.

You were right rico - It takes a long time to access the front plugs, but, even when your ready to get them out it is still a pain because there ain't much room to work in - but I got there in the end - All the plugs where OK by the way.
One thing I found though, I don't know if anyone else has had this problem ??? - When I came to remount the tank, the two little screws right at the front of the tank would not locate into their holes near the headstock properly, so I had to undo all four of the little screws that secure the tank mounting bracket to the rear subframe, screw in the front two screws first then screw in the tank bracket screws last to get it to fit right ???
Should this be the case or is there something I'am missing ???

I got the old girl working just in time to enjoy a bit of todays sunshine, which was nice :cheers

NickyBoy :thumbup:thumbup