GPz750 Unitrack Starter clutch

[Knocker56]

Hi folks,

I am contemplating on replacing my starter clutch assembly on my 1985 GPz750 Unitrack and was wondering if there were any tips out there to make the job a bit easier?

Can it be done with the engine still in the frame?

Best place to get the parts from?

Just rollers and springs required?

Anyone got a link to a UK based video that isn't in twenty parts with an American accent lol, or info that may help all gratefully received.

I have a bit of mechanical knowledge but no real specialist tools and due to the current situation no one to hold the other end of the spanner lol.

Cheers

Knocker56

[ssray]

I used to do my mates gt550 kawasaki one, I could do it with the engine in the frame but with everything upside down, can't remember how currently as it was over 30 years ago, not much help sorry 

[hawkati]

drop the engine out. That might well seem like a lot of grief but it's a fine opportunity to get the engine completely sorted and luvverly again. A trolley jack and a hammer will help. 

I had a starter clutch let go on my gpz750 but unfortunately that was at speed and it took out the entire crank etc so the engine was scrap. 

[stretch]

12 hours ago, hawkati said:

drop the engine out. That might well seem like a lot of grief but it's a fine opportunity to get the engine completely sorted and luvverly again. A trolley jack and a hammer will help. 

I had a starter clutch let go on my gpz750 but unfortunately that was at speed and it took out the entire crank etc so the engine was scrap. 

That's our Hawkati!