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Does anyone know whether there is a relay in the starter circuit?The reason i ask is i have replaced the sprag clutch and solenoid but when i press the starter button all i get is the starter motor whirring but it doesn't turn the engine over?

Martin, I noticed this question a day or so ago, only relay is the solonoid and if the starter is a whirrin and the motor aint a turnin the sprag is stuffed again

NOT THE ANSWER I WANTED TO HEAR NORM!!!

Think i am going to get an EFI!

Martin B - EFI Good choice. You will not regret it. TrevorCH

Can someone please explain in simple terms why the EFI does not have the starter clutch problems??

The Sprag is a one way coupling that disconnects when the engine rpm exceeds the cranking speed of the starter motor, so kick backs seem to account for most failures. I don't know if there are significant mechanical changes, but the EFI has a much more sophisticated system controlling ignition and fuel supply and this seems to prevent back firing. My bike has covered 5,500km so far and still 15 months to go on the warranty, so I keep my fingers crossed. I use the kick start about half the time and no kick backs there either.
Covered 17,000 on my Yamaha 250 scooter, starter was fine, although the battery died just short of 3 years and no kick start or jump start possible. Now changed to a new Piaggio X10 (330cc) Fantstic - 34ps, 135km/h possible. Twin front disc brakes, ABS, connected front and rear brakes, anti wheel spin device and on board computer, but only the Enfield feels like a real bike. Cheers TrevorCH

The Sprag is a one way coupling that disconnects when the engine rpm exceeds the cranking speed of the starter motor, so kick backs seem to account for most failures. I don't know if there are significant mechanical changes, but the EFI has a much more sophisticated system controlling ignition and fuel supply and this seems to prevent back firing. My bike has covered 5,500km so far and still 15 months to go on the warranty, so I keep my fingers crossed. I use the kick start about half the time and no kick backs there either.
Covered 17,000 on my Yamaha 250 scooter, starter was fine, although the battery died just short of 3 years and no kick start or jump start possible. Now changed to a new Piaggio X10 (330cc) Fantstic - 34ps, 135km/h possible. Twin front disc brakes, ABS, connected front and rear brakes, anti wheel spin device and on board computer, but only the Enfield feels like a real bike. Cheers TrevorCH

Martin, let me know if you seriously decide to sell.

Enrico

Martin, let me know if you seriously decide to sell.

Enrico

I fear the bike owes me too much with all of Mr. H's upgrades i have bought!