1998 - 2001 Yamaha Grizzly 600 Starter Idle Gear Assembly (Bendix gear) Repair / Replacement

This video goes over disassembly of the stator cover, pulling of the rotor, and everything else involved in replacing the idle gear assembly for the electric starter.

[@local_photo]

My 2001 600 Grizzly makes the same noise, so does my brothers 98’ and my buddies 98’. And so many others here agree. That noise is perfectly normal 🤙🏽 Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@charleshank8573]

I have a 99 grizzly same problem just ordered the starter ECT .thanks for posting your video very helpful.

[@HayabusaOrlando]

Have the same machine. My starter stopped working. Now I just use the pull starter. Runs great.

[@alanmartinezblack]

How in the world do you have the strength to use the pull start? What’s the trick I have been trying to use the pull start and I can’t pull it

[@ckasensei1971]

Great video!!!! i've gotta do the same thing to mine, it makes a clunking noise and i'm told that this will fix it! Thanks for shooting such a great quality video with an awesome explanation of how you did it!!!! I still have my 2001 grizz 600, but i also picked up a new atv, so the ol' girl is lacking attention, but spring is around the corner!!!

[@RyanRyan-qp3qx]

I’ve had my grizzly for 20 years (bought new and now done 12,000 farm kms) and it has always sounded like that when starting and never given any trouble.

[@buffalorob635]

I have a 2000 Grizzly 600. It’s normal. Never heard a 600 that didn’t make that noise.

[@erikheykamp1533]

have the same machine does exactly the same thing thx good video

[@user-zc4lh9kx7e]

very well explained video

[@EliteNK]

Perfectly normal mine and my dads make the same noise!

[@williamolson3704]

I have one, same noise. Is there a spring retract spring on the idle assembly, or does the hub gear have to kick it back? That would make that noise that others, including myself) is finding normal? (Try twisting the idler assembly) Do the teeth look damaged at all? Great video by the way! You're very literate and thorough. You also know correct terms. Not to mention, the video quality. Thanks for sharing.

[@benoitgrothe376]

Same noise from my 1998 grizzly 600 but I would love if it started as good as yours!

[@fourbyfourer]

I know it's three years later. But ya that is 100% normal. Polaris sportsman does the same thing. It's the way they are designed.

[@jaredk777]

Also could you add the part numbers for the replacement parts in the description? Thanks man, excellent video

[@Drakonopia]

My Dad always says "If it aint broke don't fix it"

[@user-wn1jb1qn5q]

Have similar issue, but the woodruff key keeps slipping or getting worn down after replaced the rotor and starter ring gear & new starter. What could cause the woodruff key to continue to need to be replaced if everything else has been checked and seems to be in good condition? Any suggestions?

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

Theres a shaft inside called the idler gear the hits the flywheel stator not on the starter but inside with a one way bearing.

[@Rescuearmor]

The 600 doesn't have a oneway bearing on the starter side flywheel

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

Sure it does its on the bendix

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

​​​@@Rescuearmor not talking about the flywheel 🤦‍♂️ the bendix has a one way gear inside it . Same crap but its the bendix sticking thats what kicks in and out. The one way gear in it releases it the spring is probably weak too but its all one unit just google the issue of a bad bendix it should help.

[@jamorriChevy454]

So you had a to use a crows foot to get it out, but you don’t need it to press the rotor back in? I’m changing mine rn and it’ll only start good if jumper is hooked 9/10 times. But when it’s just the (brand new) battery it seems like the Bendix is missing the rotor teeth. Just checking to make sure!

[@blacktree.vids.5976]

Just bought used grizzly . Hope it ain't that . good vid. N know how you show us 👍

[@offthestreetsandinthecreek7294]

Any more videos on the grizzly?

[@grob3095]

How did you get the cdi rotor to not spin when you removed it with the puller?

[@carlgarza1239]

Excellent job!

[@invalid_user1418]

mine did that to but im pretty sure it bent the crank its squealing really bad like a crank bearing is seized or it just bent

[@kennydavis8544]

Win it was sticking did it make it blow the boot off the carb

[@user-zc4lh9kx7e]

why do nearly everyone not put the gasket on the dowel first, and not try and put bolts in so much easier than fiddle with the bolts the gasket fits perfect over dowels

[@Tacomas_shop]

I just got a 2000 1 grizzly 600 and it keeps throwing a lot of smoke and sometimes it turns off I just change the oil

[@cooperruffner5876]

Mine does that too

[@DougLavoie-ee8nc]

What oil do you use, and oil filter part # please?

[@jaredk777]

What made you oil the gasket for the cover?

[@evelynedoiron8599]

Check I think it’s your one way bearing

[@coopfastrider2212]

It’s the decompression stuff , it’s normal

[@brianseibert946]

I got a 98 with same issue

[@joshhill8192]

We're is your vin located at

[@mjmoralesjaramillo1252]

Como quitar incion cyo

[@tanner2e175]

My 2001 grizzly does the same thing. Normal.

[@linussivertsson6817]

Mine sounds the same. Dont no if its a problem 😂

[@rttrich]

I HAVE A GRIZZLY 600, ITS NORMAL

[@jeremybowmaster9785]

i have a grizzly 600 as well does the same thing

[@Tacomas_shop]

Yes I heard that noise I was working on mine because it throws a lot of smoke and it keeps turning off and I change the oil filter and still does it what y’all think ??

[@michaelmason6154]

Mine makes the same noise but it lasts longer, if I pull on the pull start it stops making noise. I believe it's something in the pull start mechanism but have not checked it out, just learned to live with it for now.

[@Rescuearmor]

Why are you using 3in1 oil on the treads? Once you torque them they want be correct at all. They will be to tight. And why oil on the gasket? It's supposed to go on dry that way the oil soaks it but goes now further.