Starter gear noise?

[dalzielmiller]

I have an ‘86 spree, recently acquired. Finally got it running; new carb, throttle line, battery, plug, oil changed (pump confirmed working at output).

There’s a rattle noise that I think may be the starter gear. Kickstart works as does electric start. No problems or screeching noises.

I’ve watched too many videos but the sound does appear to mimic that of a bad starter gear on a motorcycle. Haven’t been able to find a video of a spree or any moped for that matter with the sound. Only how tos on replacing, after describing a noise but not recording it.

Am I able to post a short video clip of the sound here?

[noiseguy]

Post to YT, put URL here. We don't have the bandwidth to support vids.