Got the recording. Yeah that sound like a bad starter clutch just barely holding on. The clanking you're hearing is the starter clutch sprocket. It gets really noisy if engagement isn't solid. It's possible that the spanner nut backed off, but I don't think that'd be the case.
We've got more 8-sprag clutches coming in next week, how would you like to move forward to get it fixed? Do you feel comfortable tackling the replacement or do you want us to replace it here?
It's a pretty easy job and about 30 minutes the first time, I'll walk you through it. You don't have to remove the engine from the frame. At most you'll have to remove the wheel/tire to get access to the stator side.
It's going to need a new 8-sprag clutch, spanner nut, and gasket. We'll include a new woodruff key too. The hardest part is just getting the flywheel off which is a routine deal. Do you have a gy6 flywheel puller? If not, we've got you covered on that as well.
Let me know what you'd like to do.
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