Warrior won't start won't move in gear
 

Hello,

I have a 1999 Warrior which is experiencing some problems.
I noticed a few weeks ago that the starter was sounding 'clunky' when I was attempting to start it. Finally it gave out and now it's impossible to start it using the electric start.

Today I replaced the battery, to no avail.

I can't shift the bike into 2nd gear.
It can freely shift from 1st to neutral though.
The rear wheels lock up when it's put into first gear. They only move a touch. What could be the problem?

What should I check first?

-Marty

Warrior won't start won't move in gear
 

pull the stator side cover off and check out the starter clutch, hopefully the motor iteslf isnt locked up

Warrior won't start won't move in gear
 

I finally got the thing in gear past first, and it's rolling with resistance as it should when in gear.

I pulled the starter and took it apart. The thing is packed full of carbon deposits.
I will clean it tonight and test it tomorrow after I've eaten a ton of food.

Hopefully I can get this thing started.