when I try to start my raptor it makes a horrible sound, The starter is working, but all I hear is a loud clunk clunk...clunk clunk...clunk clunk sound, does anybody have any ideas what could be wrong??? I'm guessing its something to do with the gears that the starter spins to turn the engine, but I was hoping to get some other opinions before I rip it apart.

 

WHat's going on is your one-way starter clutch bearing is toast. WHat has already happenned is the ting spring inside the bearing has broke into a million pieces and has migrated into the rest of your engine. Do not ride until this problem is rectified. Yamaha fixed mine out of warranty....parts only....$180.

 

How did you get them to fix it without being under warrenty???