Starter pulley help

[Tomaha]

hi guys, broke a tab off the starter pulley on my 84 YTM 200. I can't seem to get the starter pulley broke free, when I crank on it the whole the shaft spins so I pull a pry bar across the pulley to hold it as I try to turn the nut or bolt that holds the starter pulley on. Is it left threaded or am I just not strong enough Thanks for the help

[1984 honda 200s]

you need to stop the piston from moving, id pop it in gear or shove a decent sized screw driver between pulley and gear selector. worked for me, and yes lefty loosey righty tighty!!

[Tomaha]

thanks, finally got it to break lose. Any Idea why the recoil is hanging up on it, if I loosen the little nut in the center of the recoil it spin back freely but the nut works itself loose so I don't know if the spring that holds the dog ear up is to sprung thanks for the help.