xv750 starter clutch spring problem identified and modified without removing spring. Yamaha, xv1000

Hi. I've carefully observed the action both with and without the spring, finding that many times the spring ends up caught on the sliding path and not allowing full gear travel on cranking. The spring in this bike appears to have already been cut down. the gears on one side are worn but it's a symmetrical assembly and casing allows flipping it and engaging the holding tab deeper. Reset the spring gently and fradually to sit on the gear's outer boss, ensuring the other end curves to match it's original seat, and now it cannot possibly become squeezed between the gear and the stop boss. I've just been advised other gear faces arent factory hardened! Hmmm, not impressed if that's the case :( We're discussing it now. The rubber spring seats are not needed anymore anyway, so maybe heat and quench to treat is the way to go. I'll post an update re how this will crank.