STARTER NOT ENGAGING
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PackedFunk
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The starters on these machines are junk. The local rebuilder told me that. 5000 miles is all that can be expected before major repair. Hopefully someone in your area can rebuild them so you don't have to replace it.
The starters on these machines are junk. The local rebuilder told me that. 5000 miles is all that can be expected before major repair. Hopefully someone in your area can rebuild them so you don't have to replace it.
They've certinially have had there problems in the past with oil leakage but they are not junk. I have more than 30,000 miles on my last one and it's working fine.
Funk wrote;
If he is really seeing problems at 5,000 mile with the starters, then my guess is the bikes are owned by pussys that don't know how to care for or work on their bikes...just my experience. Your mileage may vary....
Well, rolled just over 24,000 miles and have the original starter with never a problem. Met lots of folks with the same experience...
If he is really seeing problems at 5,000 mile with the starters, then my guess is the bikes are owned by pussys that don't know how to care for or work on their bikes...just my experience. Your mileage may vary....
Nomad2day
Longhair Redneck Geek
I run a rebuilt starter from Shovelhead kicker off of eBay and it does fine on my built 117cu motor. I would not hesitate to by another one. My bike is set at 11-1 compression and makes 130hp and 141tq and cranks up fine....I have a spare one in the closet if needed. My bike is going on 15K now..
1Bad K9,
Do they have anymore shafts to sell? I could use another one to go with a started clutch I have.
Thanks,
Neil
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1BADK9
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Neil his name is Jeff at Fort Walton Beach Starter and Altenator (850) 243-1225. Ask him if he has the longer shaft for the gear reduction starter like he sold to the last long haired redneck geek for his Bigdog chopper for $10 bucks. I belive he may have some more of them. Or if you have an Altenator shop locally take them a shaft and see if they have some. Jeff told me that shaft is not uniquie to motorcycle starters, it is found in car starters as well.
TCALZ06
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so does that clunk mean the starter shaft is getting ready to break?
Mine started doing this sometimes when cold and I though it was the battery. I just put a new one in and same thing.
If I keep pressing the start button it will take a few seconds and will then probably start.
Mine started doing this sometimes when cold and I though it was the battery. I just put a new one in and same thing.
If I keep pressing the start button it will take a few seconds and will then probably start.
Still sounds like a "juice" issue. I would check the main wires and ensure they are tight and grounded properly.
One more thing to check is the main wire off the starter. The covering tends to break and expose the wiring. Then there is the old issue with primary oil getting into the starter so you may want to pull your starter and check it out. It's only two bolts and the battery wire.
You just did this or did it and still have the hard starting? I would say that cleaning them should help a lot. I would still verify all the battery cables are tight and have good contacts. How is the main cable between the selenoid and the start look?
TCALZ06
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I just sanded them down. all other connections were tight.
The cable between the two I had previously repaired the covering on.
I was going to take the starter out but am I missing something because I cant get the thing out. Looks like the trans pulley would need to come off.
I unbolted everything and it almost comes out
The cable between the two I had previously repaired the covering on.
I was going to take the starter out but am I missing something because I cant get the thing out. Looks like the trans pulley would need to come off.
I unbolted everything and it almost comes out
After you remove the two bolts and unhook the battery wire and starter wire it should just pop off. You might have some binding in the starter ring gear. Give them all a real good once over when you get it out of there.
Did you remove your right side battery cover and remove the trans clutch cable cover?
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Coolbreezin
Active Member
My bike has been doing the same thing for a few years now. I dont remember eveytime it happened, but I think each time the V was warm. I know this last time she was definately warm. If the jackshaft (pics above) is broke, does that require a starter removal or replacement? I dont see how, but Im not a v-twinolgist either.
Nomad, you say you have a rebuilt starter. Where exactly did you get it? Ive never purchased anything on EBay as I dont trust the system they have. Ive had friend get screwed on big and small ticket items, so I just steer clear of that site.
Thank you all for you help.
Nomad, you say you have a rebuilt starter. Where exactly did you get it? Ive never purchased anything on EBay as I dont trust the system they have. Ive had friend get screwed on big and small ticket items, so I just steer clear of that site.
Thank you all for you help.
Coolbreezin
Active Member
Ok, update. I removed the primary cover and sure enough. The little gear that connects to the clutch hub fell out on the ground. So I'll be getting that fixed and Im back on the road! Thanks everyone.
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Nomad2day
Longhair Redneck Geek
I got it from Shovelheadkicker on ebay. He is a solid guy and many from here buy stuff from him.
I would not hesitate to purchase anything from him and have bought a lot of things from him to include chrome rims. Nothing but good stuff to say about him...
Neil
eBay My World - shovelheadkicker