1991 virago 535 problem need help asap

[trist077]

my bike the other day when i press starter switch the starter motor just spins

been looking at it and now the stator wont click like did before and starter motor wont turn

i now replaced stator and it clicks but starter motor does not work

prior to all this when starting the bike it used to take a few tries also made some loud grinding/squelling noises
also now when put it in 1st gear and try to move its is hard to move e.g if i hold clutch in on a downhill it is difficult wont move much

can any one help e.g how to test starter motor and could i have seized the engine

[STONEY!]

sounds to me like your sprag clutch has gone, common on virago's although usually not the 535. can be a pretty costly repair Im afraid.

[Vincent]

[trist077]

would that mean i still need a starter motor

[trist077]

also forgot to say when i checked plugs against metal they did not spark