I only get one hard click or clunk from my engine when i go to start my bike. The battery is new, the stator is new, the starter spins free when out of the bike, the coils are working properly, the gas has been chaged out....help please.

Check cables on battery making sure they are secure. If ok it could be the starter motor is stuck. Put bike in gear a rock bike back and forth gently it yo hear a light clunk put in natural and try start as normal.

Sounds like the starter is stuck. Sit on the bike put bike into gear without ignition on a lightly rock bike fowards and backwards you migh hear a loud click or clunk then try starting as normal

Check battery terminals making sure there tight as vibrations can loosen them also check battery is charged. If that doesn't cure it put it in gear with ignition off rock bike/ car backwards and forwards if you hear a light clunk noise try starting the normal way. If bike / car starts it means starter motor had jammed. Hope this helps.

try tapping on the starter motor/solenoid, it sounds like the solenoind is engaging(the clunk you hear) but the starter is not turning if the wire is getting hot it could be the starter is frozen up.

Sounds like your jack shaft isnt engaging into the bushing in your outer primary... you should pull off the outer primary and try carefully filing the edges off the bushing... Also check that the jack shaft has been properly installed.... This problem is common on customs

Did you try removing the starter and testing it on a "bench"? Sounds like it might be "jammin" up. Loose, misalignment, it's worth a try and doesn't cost anything. good luck

Pull the spark plugs out and hit the starter. This will make sure that the engine is not locked up. If the starter does not turn the engine, put the bike in first gear and have someone push you, making sure the engine is free. If the engine is OK, your starter is probably jammed and needs replaced. That wire getting hot is a dead giveaway something is locked up tight...starter or engine. If ya have a large hi-performance engine in the bike, chances are your stock starter won't do the job.

Try at stationary under heavy load with clutch to isolate, sounds serious, I'd check all transmission connections are right before riding again.