Starter Problem

[Doug Opolka]

My 02006 Chopper wouldn't start. Battery is good. Starter clicks. I took off and case is cracked. Can't use or rebuild anymore. I ordered new one and thought it was a BDM starter but no markings. I looked it over good after seeing mine cracked and discover this new one isn't new but rebuilt an also has cracked and has pieces missing. Is this a HUGE problem with these bikes ? One of many problems i'm having. getting frustrated.

 

[Mickeetwo]

I would send it back

 

[bdm7250]

My 05 Chopper wouldn't start .Battery good .Starter clicks. took off and case is cracked. Cant use or rebuild anymore. order new and thought it was a BDM starter but no markings. I looked it over good after seeing mine cracked and discover this new one isn't new but rebuilt an also has cracked and has pieces missing. Is this a HUGE problem with these bikes ? One of many problems im having. getting frustrated.

Where did you order it from?

 

[Doug Opolka]

first of all i made a mistake and I have an 06 Chopper .My original starter case and flange is cracked. I ordered a new one from WSW and noticed it doesn't have any BDM markings and by gear/shaft their is a opening and a groove. It looks like to allow passage of oil to shaft. mine is an 06 and my original starter didn't have this. Can i use this a new design or is this the wrong starter or flange or is this design for an 05 an older ?

 

[Doug Opolka]

Where did you order it from?

WSW

 

[Doug Opolka]

New Starter with opening from WSW

 

[Doug Opolka]

New Starter

 

[Doug Opolka]

View attachment 51897 New Starter with opening

Original BDM Starter on 06

 

[Doug Opolka]

My Original BDM Starter for 06

 

[Doug Opolka]

Post a pic but it sounds like your new starter has the needed oil relief cut

I posted some pics if you can take a look please.

 

[Doug Opolka]

Your good with the new one

I post new pics of new and old and the differences.

 

[BWG56]

View attachment 51900 My Original BDM Starter for 06

Look at the gear on your old starter, compared to the one on the new starter, you might wanna switch them before you chew up a $400 starter ring gear. Here's a pic with them side by side, the left one is the OEM gear.

 

[BWG56]

Did you get this sorted out yet BigBadDoug?

 

[KnotSo]

Contact Curtis (wsw) and talk with him about this issue.