have 86 fourtrax 350hd in excellent shape. the problem i have is that when i go to start the bike the starter sometimes just spins without engaging , similar to a car starter with a bad selinoid. the problem is 10 times worse when sub zero temps. when normal condtions i usually have to stab the starter button 3 to 5 times to get it to engage. we took starter out and tested on bench and it seemed to spin fine. spline end was a little worn but not bad. starter reduction gear appeared perfect and gear on end of shaft leading to flywheel appeared perfect also. cant understand how whole system works because it seems everything would be engaged all the time. someone told us starter reduction gear had a bendix type clutch that spun out and engaged during starting but that is not the case. the starter reduction gear is all one piece. any help would be apprecieated thanks

MY HONDA SHADOW 500 IS SKIPPING AND I CHANGED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE FUEL FILTER, ONLY BECAUSE I CAN'T FIND IT. HELP THANK'S :confused: P.S. IT'S A 1983