2014 wr450f E start problem
i just bought this bike and the E start doesn't work (thankfully it has a kick starter and it works fine). it made a high pitched whirring sound and either took a while to crank the engine, or it didn't turn over at all, where i then had to kick start it. other times it would just start right up like normal. this lead me to believe the starter clutch sprag was worn down (part 7 on the diagram). it is supposed to spin one way but not the other, and i believe mine is worn and spins freely.
ignorantly i pulled it apart and replaced part #6 which i originally thought was the problem. ive also tested the battery and it sits at 12.7v and dips down to 11.5v when using e start which i believe is completely normal. the only thing i can think of is it being that one way bearing/sprag being worn or completely broken. please let me know your thoughts.