It's like the starter isn't disengaging from the flywheel or somthing. Anyone know what this noise is and how to fix it (very intermittant):
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Could be the starter being a bit sticky and not returning properly..

I'd take it off, clean it and put it back again before I would think about replacing bits.

 

I think this is quite common, especially in colder weather, and is starter motor related.

The general consensus was that it was ok to leave alone.

See here https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=637225

 

Mine does it to let me know winter's here.

 

Eventually you'll knacker the pinion or ring gear.
I would fix it as said previously

 

Brushed inside?

 

+1 for the starter

 

Ok, so possibly a case of removing the starter motor and cleaning and/or greasing somthing? I'll have a look at the workshop manual and see if I can work out what's involved, and whether I have the ability/tools to do anything about it.

Hopefuly I'll have my new exhaust soon, so maybe I can have a go at it when I'm doing that.