Dear All,
My 09 G5 has been running really well, however the starter motor has been buzzing and not engaging for a while. I'm not sure if this could be related, but I'm just telling the whole story in case it is....
Anyway, while shifting down to a stop (clutch in, 3rd to 2nd) a heard a clunk from the left hand side of the engine and the whole bike shuts off. I drifted over to the side, popped her into neutral and tried the starter motor - nothing, not even a buzz. "Crap". Kick stand out, and low and behold but the sensation through the kick lever is as though I was trying to push the engine over in gear. There is now no firm point at the top dead center, and the lever just moves - only with some force.
This feels as thought he starter motor has - for some reason - engaged.
I can select neutral and roll the bike, but when I try the electric starter it does nothing as though the bike is in gear as well.
Anyone got any ideas?
Its a beautiful day, and not one to be inside.....