Did a search and it is definitely the starter one-way assembly. Any one know which gears usually go bad along with this. There are two idler gears shown in the on-line parts finder. I would like to order what I need before tearing it apart.

5LP-15517-00-00 and 1VJ-15512-00-00.

My girlfriend has nicknamed my Raptor "1 Ride". You get to ride it once and then back to fixing it. I have to admit this Raptor takes more maintenance than the Kodiak and both 400exs combined. I like this one but definitely wouldn't buy another.

/Jon

 

my bearing went out but my gears were fine. then after it was replaced my bolts sheared off. jeez.

 

Thanks for the feedback. I guess I will pull it apart first. Hopefully the gears aren't ruined. I rode for a whole day with the starter messed up. I hate to think what else might have gotten damaged.

Thanks for the website address. It is tjpartsxpress.com

website link

/NotuRaptor

 

Probably nothing. You will HAVE too have the one-way assembly...this is all mine needed.

 

Are these starter problems only on the 2001 models. Or are they on all of them.

 

I thought it was only the 2001s that had that problem. Didnt they up grade the one way bearing assembly for 2002.

 

not at all. the dealer here says that 99% of the raptors he has sold since he's been open have all come back for that very thing...01' and so on.

 

oh yeah...CHANGE YOUR OIL AFTERWARDS. you'll see what i mean.

 

Well, I just pulled it all apart and I am lucky. No metal shavings in the case and all the gears look perfect.

I plan to order the one-way and gaskets as soon as I am done typing this.

I will adjust the carb too. I read enough doing a search on this topic that I am worried that I am running a little lean. I hear some popping when slowing down most of the time. I guess the dealer didn't get it adjusted right after I installed the exhaust and opened on the airbox.

Thanks again for all the help.

/NotuRaptor

 

Spoke too soon. How do you get the bolt off that holds the flywheel? I can't stop it from spinning. I don't want to buy the sheave tool if possible.

I tried putting it in gear and holding the brakes. Still couldn't get it loose. Is it a lefty loosee type of bolt?

/NotuRaptor