Bike been back in the shop for 2 weeks now...replaced the starter , same problem...they ordered a new bracket to improve the ground .,..installed and no old me he would call me tomorrow...i told them about the stuff i heard about the compensator??? will see....I want my bike back but i want it right...i may ask them for a loaner bike to ride Sunday...

 

Missing teeth on the clutch basket or pinion gear ..all 1 piece on my 103.. I replaced the entire clutch basket because there are not any after market parts for this and while I was in there replaced the old with a new SE compensator..it seems to be working fine..

 

I see this issue has been with the 07's and 08's, anyone experience the starter issues with their 09's and 10's?

 

Well talked to the dealer today and all electrical and ground issues have been eliminated now...They ordered a new compensator and they will try this next....They are letting me use a loaner Ultra for the weekend...picking it up tomorrow morning...well it may be a rOAD GLIDE...I don't care, i am tired of riding my wife Suzuki Volusia800....Kinda small....

 

My 08 SG just turned 2 years last weekend and this afternoond going to lunch, I got the grinding and not wanting to start...sounds NASTY and almost didn't start..happened twice. The 3rd time, I started in gear and no noise and the bike started right up. I have extended warranty...Does anyone know if this is covered under extended warranty?
Thanks all...

 

A several year experienced H-d tech at a local dealership said that a SE compensator has nothign to do with the starter working correctly.

I'm getting the starter on my '09 Ultra Classic replaced also.

 

Yep, It's covered for 50 bucks.

 

I know now the high torque starter has just masked the problem...It's funny, my fuel pump primes and i try to start and it farts then woun't start...i will let the pump prime again and then it will start fine...

 

me too. starting to think its a compression issue

 

I seem to be having the clunking problem but when I called the local dealer I was told they knew nothing about starter issues. I called a second dealer in another city and was told it would take between 3 and 4 hours to upgrade to the SE compensator. No warranty on my bike so it will be hundreds of dollars to repair. Any suggestions,