well turns ut my problem WAS the Starter clutch assembly. removal was realaively easy.Used a larger strap type oil filter tool to hold the drum, while using an impact gun to take the bolt loose. the allen head bolts were easy enough to break free. then a large puller to pull the drumm free of the shaft. once free everything else came free easily.
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bearings were all over the place, and race was bent pretty bad.
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located a new part online here.
http://www.motopartsmax.com/index.ph...roducts_id/666. Actually bought it off ebay, same item,looks to be from the same place.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281265680287...84.m1497.l2649

all dimensions and toothe count added up.

Just waiting for it to show up so i can reinstall. Now I will not know if the assembly comes with a new 57 tooth gear or not, just have to wait and see. aside from that.. it is just a waiting game, and i will keep everyone posted.Thanks for everyones input. I must say, that with me having what seems like the most mileage on this bike, and for what has or has not gone wrong, i think I made a pretty sound investment thus far. Plus I hope I am asisting everyone who may have a near similar issue with their bike at one time or another.It is nothing wrong with the bike itself as far as i can see, just wear and tear. 11,000 plus miles and hopefull soon to be counting.