Suggestions on a Starter?

[Thorshammer96]

Well, after spending some time and money to check the wiring on my bike, I have found that my starter was indeed bad. Should have checked that first, huh? Ah, what a dumbass I am!! Anyway, I took the starter to a local shop that I trust and had it tested. It was crap! I need some suggestions on what brand I should invest in and how much money is necessary for a good starter. I have been given suggestions for Powermaster and about $380. I have found other starters, like Accumax for $220. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

 

[Raywood]

If you are on a budget I would get a re-manufactured one from Big Dog.
Check this guy out, he sells lots of excess BD material.

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eBay Motors: SPYKE CHROME & POLISH 1.8KW STARTER 89-93 BT "REMAN" (item 120244149187 end time Apr-15-08 19:15:00 PDT)

 

[KnotSo]

Raywood or Dogvet may have a good answer for this topic.

Good Luck

 

[R&B_Cycle]

that spyke starter will not work on "05 and later big dog's , the only starters that will work on '05 and later models have to come from big dog, the reason being is the shaft that comes out of the starter is different, '04 and earlier you can use any starter that will fit a late model softail, but '05 and later the starter has a gear on the end instead of a splined shaft and the only place to get it at this point and time is from Big Dog

 

[dogvet]

If you are on a budget I would get a re-manufactured one from Big Dog.
Check this guy out, he sells lots of excess BD material.

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eBay Motors: SPYKE CHROME & POLISH 1.8KW STARTER 89-93 BT "REMAN" (item 120244149187 end time Apr-15-08 19:15:00 PDT)

Hey Ray,
That starter is for 04 and earlier dogs!:2thumbs:

 

[Raywood]

Hey Ray,
That starter is for 04 and earlier dogs!:2thumbs:

Yep, should have pointed that out but figured he would tell by the yrs displayed on this particular link. Just wanted to inform him of the seller who sometimes has the 2.0/4 kw starters
Another guy that sometimes get the starters in is shovelheadkicker.


Sorry for the confusion,
Ray

 

[lee]

that spyke starter will not work on "05 and later big dog's , the only starters that will work on '05 and later models have to come from big dog, the reason being is the shaft that comes out of the starter is different, '04 and earlier you can use any starter that will fit a late model softail, but '05 and later the starter has a gear on the end instead of a splined shaft and the only place to get it at this point and time is from Big Dog

thats useful to know - thanks R&B - BDM sure know how to make money!

 

[txchopperguy]

Just so you guys know, that is shovelheadkicker...he has different ebay accounts that he sells parts from. I have bought several items from him and he has always been a pleasure to deal with. You might want to send him a message via ebay and see if he has what you need.

 

[Thorshammer96]

really appreciate the suggestions guys! I am happy that I might be able to back up and running without spending $400. Thanks again. hub

 

[Raywood]

Just so you guys know, that is shovelheadkicker...he has different ebay accounts that he sells parts from. I have bought several items from him and he has always been a pleasure to deal with. You might want to send him a message via ebay and see if he has what you need.

tx, I haven't figured out how to do that on eBay. It tells me I can only correspond with him if I'm replying to a sale item.

He was on BDOG and I wanted to invite him here cause he doesn't know about us yet.

If you can can you email him and invite him here?

Thanks,
Ray

 

[reloaderbmg]

if you have to get a new starter, pull that on apart and fix it!!!!!!!!!
you have nothing to lose!

 

[txchopperguy]

The name of his shop is McClouds Cycles in Wichita If I remember correctly...I do not have an email for him, but someone can ask him a question for a selling item when that question isn't about the selling item...so to speak. Bend the rules...don't break them...lol!

 

[Thorshammer96]

I sent him an email about my starter and told him that I heard about him from this forum and I gave him the website. Hopefully, he will join the website!

 

[Gas Man]

Here's the newer style starter, you can see the end gear

 

[ajo771]

rebuild the one you have. just find a shop that repairs electric motors.

 

[05chop]

eBay Motors: RSD STARTER 2005 & UP BIG DOG and all W/BAKER DSSC (item 110192767344 end time May-10-08 17:45:26 PDT)

 

[BroadBand]

The name of his shop is McClouds Cycles in Wichita If I remember correctly...I do not have an email for him, but someone can ask him a question for a selling item when that question isn't about the selling item...so to speak. Bend the rules...don't break them...lol!

I bought an extra seat from him - great guy to work with. I tore one seat apart to make it different and had one for back-up.
I think his name might be Darren at:

McClouds Custom Cycles
203 W MAIN ST
LYONS, KS
67554-1911
Phone: 620-257-2009

 

[dogvet]

I bought an extra seat from him - great guy to work with. I tore one seat apart to make it different and had one for back-up.
I think his name might be Darren at:

McClouds Custom Cycles
203 W MAIN ST
LYONS, KS
67554-1911
Phone: 620-257-2009

I believe that BDM sells their non production parts to that guy!

 

[beano]

Why cant you have the oem rebuilt?

 

[beano]

I called my local starter/alternator rebuild shop today.He said he can rebuild my stock starter and make it alot stronger than stock.He said it would turn a 124 with no problems.He also rides a HD with a 113 incher built his own starter.Price for me around $150.00