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This sounds very much like the gear on the starter may have broken. Less likely is that there is a tooth missing on the ring gear its self.
Try putting the bike in gear and ushing it forward a couple of inches so it turns the engine (and the ring gear) slightly. Try the start button again. If it now works then you have a tooth missing from the ring gear, if it doesn't then the gear on the motor has a problem. Easy to remove and check, The starter is located (If you didn'y know already) right at the front of the engine.
Sounds like theone way starter clutch. About 2 1/2 hrs labor taking your time. Parts may be hard to get as this is a major problem with the v star. Parts are around $500 and limited. It will eventually quit completely. Yamaha has changed the old part number to a new upgraded version. When I looked up one for a customers bike it showed $331 When I got redy to check out the price jumped to $550 Good luck. Also there is some good daigrams on the v star forum on this problem.
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The starter button is used in an open circuit design. You must press the starter button to "Close" this circuit before the starter will engage. Taking the starter button out of the loop helps support the suspect short. Assuming you kept the starter button wires from touching. :) If not, it is most likely the starter button.
Trace the wires coming from the starter button. There could be a short circuit. (Same as pushing the starter button). Check along the handle bars and anywhere rubbing could cause a break in the insulation. Try this at night with the lights off. You may be able to SEE the spark and locate it quickly.
Could be a starter issue, or a wiring issue. Check for power at the starter when the button is pressed. If you have power, you need a starter, if not, trouble shoot the electrical system.
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