Starter probs

[Rit]

Need a little advise guys. First day out this year on my XJ600 blowing the cobwebs off. Ran fine, great fun

Stopped a couple of times, went to a shop, see a mate. The last time starting it to come home and the starter motor seemed to be just whizzing round not engaged with the engine so I had to bump it (not done that with a bike for 27 years) and rode home fine.

The manuals I have suggest in the troubleshooting that its possibly the starter clutch. When I hit the button the tacho rises if thats any help but still does not turn over the engine.

Anyone know or had the same probs? I really hope its not the starter clutch as its engine out and split casings

Would be a shame to do all that if its sommat else. Its a Yamaha XJ600 1984.

Ta for looking.

A pissed off Rit that has just taxed and insured his bike
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