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[QUOTE="DualSportr, post: 141720, member: 19592"]
After double-checking the parts fiche, I believe this is a case split to fix.  Here's the fiche:

[url]http://216.37.204.205/Yamaha_OEM/YamahaDB.asp?Type=13&A=18&B=23[/url]

The starter shaft doesn't go all the way through the engine (like some do), but it does appear to go inside the cases, where the idler gear meshes with either the main or the drive shaft.  Unfortunately, it doesn't show the "ghost" of parts not listed on each fiche picture, so it's hard to tell which shaft the idler gear is attached to.

Also, I'm not as familiar with this bike as I should be - sorry!!!

Anyway, is it worth fixing?  Probably, since this is an odd "wear" item (unless you've been kicking it too hard).  They're a good bike, and I agree with OnAnySunday and CUjet, if you like it, it's worth fixing.

BTW, I would also replace the springs and the idler gear while you're in there - why?  because they're probably worn and tired.  Also, Murphy's law requires them to break as soon as you put the new shaft in and re-assemble the thing :confused: Don't forget new seals!
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