Engine Mechanical TopicsDiscussion for motor builds, cams, head work, stripped bolts and other engine related issues. The good and the bad. If it goes round and around or up and down, post it here.
If you can get the bike started with a jump. But battery still reads 11.6 +/- then it is safe to assume that the charging system is not working correctly, no? Does this mean its definitely the stator? Or could it still be the voltage regulator?
I ended up replacing my starter in my 1999 Dyna Convertible FXDS, but ran into trouble when putting it back together. I have mixed info on the amount of torque to applly to the jack shaft bolt. The locking washer seems like it's sticking out a bit, like it was overtorqued and pushed out. The owner's manual said 84 in/lb minimum, but the starter install instructions say apply 5 pounts of torque. Thoughts?
I had this issue on a tri-glide before. I removed the starter cleaned the surfaces where the starter meets the engine (main ground), put it back together and it’s been fine ever since.