1991 Ex500: Starter Clutch ????

[wenks]

grinding noise from starter clutch??? under LH CC cover (alternator):
I replaced the large starter sprocket, starter chain, and small sprocket of the starter assembly because the starter chain was slipping over the large starter sprocket. but still here a grind when i hit the start button like the starter clutch is slipping...but engine partially turns over
*I had the starter clutch off and it looked perfect, it also locked tight when i turned it back....
*how do you know if the starter clutch is broken?...the engine turns over for awhile and then slips w/ a grinding noise? does that mean its shot...its sipping due to a lubrication issue..tried that, still not 100% sure its the clutch that's slipping

http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...ter-clutch.jpg
Must you replace the entire clutch or can you buy the pieces (springs, rollers, etc.) and redo the clutch

thanks for any help

[StarGate]

Normally you can buy the parts to rebuild the clutch. Not 100% sure about your particular model though. From what you describe it sounds like the clutch is going.