Best aftermarket starters

[pauldeepsea]

Okay, any thoughts about what are the most reliable starters for our bikes? I am in the middle of a rebuild just before I decided to gut the bike it broke down and the Harley shop said my starter was going.

Every time I would try to start the bike I would get a metal on metal grind sound it would usually fire up no problem if I leaned the bike to the right.

This is my 2nd starter compufire a local shop "not the Harley" shop recommended a Harley starter. Said the compifires are shit

Since the bike is apart I decided to strip the starter apart everything looks intact with one exception looks like water had made its way into the starter causing some corrosion.

I think I may buy a new starter and have this one rebuilt. Looking at some 1.8/2.0 starters any thoughts places to look? I know eBay etc....

 

[spadesluck]

Good question as I would like to know as well. Once I do my heads I will have a higher compression and I am worried a bit about my starter as it seems to struggle as it is now.

 

[stlmikie]

I hear Spyke makes a decent starter.

 

[pauldeepsea]

I hear Spyke makes a decent starter.

They are what comes stock at least on the 04's.

 

[pauldeepsea]

What about these ultima 2.4 Starters? 174.00
Ultima Thunderfire 2.4 KW Chrome Motorcycle Starter Motor - STARTER MOTORS - FMB chopper parts-motorcycle parts-Custom choppers-Harley parts

 

[04 Ridgeback]

I have a Spyke starter with a high compression motor and it works great for me.

 

[pauldeepsea]

I have a Spyke starter with a high compression motor and it works great for me.

What size starter are u running?

 

[liferider]

Spykes 1.8 kW High torque starter. That's what I put on my Dog! Although Terry does make a 2.0kW starter. Problem is every bikeshop in the country carries Spyke's starters, not Terry.

 

[pauldeepsea]

Anyone use ultima starters? they have some hi torque starters and on the in expensive side

 

[Dawgboy]

Spykes 1.8 kW High torque starter. That's what I put on my Dog! Although Terry does make a 2.0kW starter. Problem is every bikeshop in the country carries Spyke's starters, not Terry.

Where did you source it and what was the part # if I may ask? Any fitment issues? I assume you have the stock primary.

 

[KnotSo]

Save some money, rebuild with upgrades:


Starter Rebuild and Upgrade 2005 and Up Big Dogs
$129.95
Tired of Oil and Water in your starter?

With WSW's Upgrade Rebuild those problems are a thing of the past

Wild Steed Worx will:

Receive your starter, shipped to us at your cost.
Break your starter all the way down.
Thoroughly clean and inspect your starter for issues such as:
Oil and Water inside the starter.
Cracks or damage to cases and internal parts.
Due to the nature of some extreme issues, ie cracked case etc, repairs required may increase the final cost.
Replace solenoid parts, if needed
Replace armature bearings, if needed
Install o-ring upgrades and seal unit correctly to prevent future water leakage
Upgrade the jack shaft gear housing to allow proper oil flow back to the primary to prevent oil leakange in to the starter, a common issue among Big Dogs.
Ship your newly rebuilt starter back to you ready for installation

Starter Rebuild and Upgrade 2005 and Up Big Dogs [SRBD05Up] - $129.95 : Wild Steed Worx & Services, When the road is your trail

 

[Moespeeds]

Knotso is dead on for 2005 up bikes, get it rebuilt. I can't recommend a Tech Cycles starter, my buddy got one and has nothing but problems with it breaking and bending jackshafts, and 2 broken cases. I'd put an Ultima in any LSD bike, 1.75kw is plenty. The 2.0 goes to a longer housing and I don't like how it sticks way out there with all that weight on the end.

 

[Dawgboy]

Save some money, rebuild with upgrades:


Starter Rebuild and Upgrade 2005 and Up Big Dogs
$129.95
Tired of Oil and Water in your starter?

With WSW's Upgrade Rebuild those problems are a thing of the past

Wild Steed Worx will:

Receive your starter, shipped to us at your cost.
Break your starter all the way down.
Thoroughly clean and inspect your starter for issues such as:
Oil and Water inside the starter.
Cracks or damage to cases and internal parts.
Due to the nature of some extreme issues, ie cracked case etc, repairs required may increase the final cost.
Replace solenoid parts, if needed
Replace armature bearings, if needed
Install o-ring upgrades and seal unit correctly to prevent future water leakage
Upgrade the jack shaft gear housing to allow proper oil flow back to the primary to prevent oil leakange in to the starter, a common issue among Big Dogs.
Ship your newly rebuilt starter back to you ready for installation

Starter Rebuild and Upgrade 2005 and Up Big Dogs [SRBD05Up] - $129.95 : Wild Steed Worx & Services, When the road is your trail

I hear ya KnotSo. Trying to build my replacement part cross-reference database (see sticky in Technical section). Appreciate the feedback though.

 

[Dawgboy]

Save some money, rebuild with upgrades:


Starter Rebuild and Upgrade 2005 and Up Big Dogs
$129.95
Tired of Oil and Water in your starter?

With WSW's Upgrade Rebuild those problems are a thing of the past

Wild Steed Worx will:

Receive your starter, shipped to us at your cost.
Break your starter all the way down.
Thoroughly clean and inspect your starter for issues such as:
Oil and Water inside the starter.
Cracks or damage to cases and internal parts.
Due to the nature of some extreme issues, ie cracked case etc, repairs required may increase the final cost.
Replace solenoid parts, if needed
Replace armature bearings, if needed
Install o-ring upgrades and seal unit correctly to prevent future water leakage
Upgrade the jack shaft gear housing to allow proper oil flow back to the primary to prevent oil leakange in to the starter, a common issue among Big Dogs.
Ship your newly rebuilt starter back to you ready for installation

Starter Rebuild and Upgrade 2005 and Up Big Dogs [SRBD05Up] - $129.95 : Wild Steed Worx & Services, When the road is your trail

Knotso is dead on for 2005 up bikes, get it rebuilt. I can't recommend a Tech Cycles starter, my buddy got one and has nothing but problems with it breaking and bending jackshafts, and 2 broken cases. I'd put an Ultima in any LSD bike, 1.75kw is plenty. The 2.0 goes to a longer housing and I don't like how it sticks way out there with all that weight on the end.

Thanks Moe/KnotSo. I will go that route. I would like to get some alternative sourcing info though for the part cross-reference database I am working on (sticky on Technical forum). Appreciate the feedback on Tech Cycles. Anyone have a model number for a recommended starter (Spyke 2.0 kW or 2.4 kW or others) compabible with the DSSC?

 

[1BADK9]

Paul, that's the route I intend to take too when neccessary, send mine to Wild Steed for a rebuild.

:2thumbs:

 

[Th3InfamousI]

Thanks Moe/KnotSo. I will go that route. I would like to get some alternative sourcing info though for the part cross-reference database I am working on (sticky on Technical forum). Appreciate the feedback on Tech Cycles. Anyone have a model number for a recommended starter (Spyke 2.0 kW or 2.4 kW or others) compabible with the DSSC?

A 1.8 KW Starter for the 04 models are part #:

Manufacturer Part Numbers: 31553-94, 31559-99A,

Accel: 40002C

Twin Power: 46-3037

Terry: #775094


I do not beleive there are any other options other than a rebuild on the 05 and up Starters because of DSSC

 

[pauldeepsea]

Already purchased they ultima. I paid 134 new. Interested to see how it holds up.

 

[KaptinAmerika]

Wild Steed Worx is now carrying a heavy duty 1.8kw starter. Clutch and Intermediate shaft are made of Titanium and motor has been tweaked to provide more torque at lower wattage. This starter is only for the Left side drive bikes with a 1/4-20 jack shaft bolt.
$225 with free shipping.
We are working on a replacement for RSD bikes but it will be a bit.

 

[Five Five]

I don't think anybody is building a starter to those specs. Nice work Curtis. You need a tradename for them like "TERMINATOR" or something ???
I know a lot of research and development went into your proprietary design and have been road tested. Start a poll on a name

I didn't forget you Ray hood job
Five

 

[KaptinAmerika]

Actually I have sourced them but they have me on a tight leash.