Riders Of Vision

I've wanted to check the starter clutch for loose bolts / anything else as there has been some clunking associated with starter use since I bought my Vision in 2023.

Reading old threads and looking at grainy manual photos I have deduced the following:

-starter clutch is behind flywheel
-gear puller of some type needed to remove flywheel
      -must have 3 machine screws to thread into the back of the flywheel
      -must have center pusher rod to apply pressure to the shaft, removing flywheel by pulling on the three machine screws
      -prepare for the release to be somewhat sudden, and starter clutch parts to fall to floor (use something soft to catch them)
-once starter clutch has been inspected and 'fixed', reassemble using bolt to move flywheel back onto the shaft, position of flywheel determined by shape of shaft so it cannot go on at the wrong rotational position

If any of this sounds wrong I'd appreciate corrections / tips.  This is the first time I've removed the left side engine cover.  Gasket came right off and looks good so think I can re-use it.

I do not know exactly what I am looking for on the starter clutch, other than loose bolts, cracks, wear, so I will probably follow up with more questions.

Thanks for any advice!

I have to agree about the battery but the dash mounted digital voltmeter was less than 10V when it started. Anyway, that was a positive discovery.

I would put that down to the Shorai battery. If they have been sitting awhile they will get stronger after cranking on them for a while. I have been there with a couple of my bikes with Shorai's in them. They initially sound like they aren't going to go and then crank faster with time.

It's refreshing to hear a story where a Vision starts when you are pretty sure it won't.

Haven't been doing anything with the Vision the last few months. Had some chores to do where she is stored, mowing, picking up oak leaves etc. Anyway, I decided to give her a try. Turned on the key and the fuel pump diddn't fill the carbs, no gas. Put a gallon in and the carbs filled. Choke on and starting cranking. I am immediately concerned as the battery volts dropped below 10. I was about to get the jump box and it popped! Cranked a little more and it started. That is not supposed to happen. Somehow the Shorai battery had the energy to start it. I let it warm up for 20 minutes, wish I had more time to work on it. Have faith people, these things will run.

Well, here we go again, last test before the season start at Portimão tomorrow and Sunday. I'm not sure if Video Pass will cover it but Crashnet will.

Thanks for the feedback.  Will reassemble and see what happens.  New thermostat so that will potentially change things, hopefully in the right direction.  I also bought a NOS thermo switch off ebay so will see what that does in a pot of boiling water.  Still 40 years old, and likely dropped more often than the one I pulled from my bike...

There are discrepancies in the quoted ON range:
11U manual specifies 105+/-3 degrees C
16R manual specifies 98+/-3 degrees C

So the test might work, but then again it might not, and that doesn't mean it's defective.  Altitude will lower your boiling point as well.  95 Degrees in Denver apparently.

The red zone on the gauge is supposed to be 115 Degrees so the fan should be well on by then

A coupe of things that will help with the hot running is use a more diluted mixture of antifreeze, so not 50/50. More water will help in dissipating the heat and use some water wetter in the mixture. It doesn't get really cold where you are as far as I know so a 75% water mixture should work ok.
As far as what info you are looking for I have no experience. Sorry.

Fan works fine. And yes it comes on at red lights / traffic.  I'm really jsut wondering if any has ever gotten this test to work?