starter gear damaged

[xt performer]

Hi mates, i was begining my trip to south of my country and suddenly there was a knocking sound coming out of the engine very loud and i just thought that i would check it later.

Then 400 kilometers and the xt couldn't start again,there was a knocking sound very loud while i was cranking the engine and then then the starter started to sound softly and that was it.

The mechanic told me there was a problem with the starter gear and 3 bolts with his head cutted where there are 6 bolts attached to the magneto wheel and figured it out where are that little pieces in all the motor i think.

Is this a known problem with these engines or is it bad luck? any comments please

That was my journey in 2 days,1000 kilometers in 1 and a half day

bad luck but who knows

my bike is an 98 xt 600 e 3TB



[This message has been edited by xt performer (edited 02 February 2005).]