ball bearing in the solenoid

[billychopper]

I have an 04 Big dog chopper, I pulled the starter and when I tilted it a little bit the ball bearing came out of the solenoid somewhere not exactly sure where it went back any help would be appreciated and thank you

 

[Mikeinjersey]

Welcome from NJ,
As far as I know the solenoid only has a spring in it . Check out this link and maybe you will see the part your referring to. Give HDM a call and maybe you can figure it out. I've replaced the armature gears with roller bearings inside but I don't remember any ball bearings.

Starters

Complete Starters For Fitment on Big Dog Motorcycles

www.bigdogpartskingpin.com

 

[Mr. Wright]

The older starters, I know on the '03 and '04s, has this ball bearing that falls out. It just drops in the end, if I remember correctly. I can't find a schematic on that starter. I know knothead or Eric at HDM will know. Been a long time since I've had starter problems knock on wood

 

[billychopper]

thank you both very much very informative, I just got a little worried when I didn't like to see a ball bearing in one of the rebuild kits LOL. thank you again

 

[knothead]

Mr. Wright is correct just drop the ball bearing back in before you put the spring in and contact plunger back in....easy peezy

 

[knothead]

I just took a solenoid out of a starter i got on the bench to make it more clear....just drop the ball back down the hole and then install the spring and plunger

 

[Big dog papa]

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[billychopper]

thank you very much, you guys are over the top on here. just like everyday good day to be an American.lol.G/B