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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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I've had this starter not fully engage three times now in 4 months. Is there something that I am doing wrong to cause this? It sounds just like an engine that is started and cranked up up again. I think we know what this sounds like..... SH**!!!! Is there a way for me totest the solenoid on the starter, to see if it is going out? The dealer wants to keep the bike for a couple of days, but I need it to get to work everyday.[:@]
 
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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It could be the solenoid from your description, but it's under warrenty right? Think you have to leave it with the stealer.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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Yes, it is under warrenty. I was just wandering if there was a test they can do to see if there is a problem, rather than wait for it to happen again? I really dont want to get stuck somewhere; have anyof you guysever tried to jump-start an 07?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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If it's the solenoid or starter motor, jumping it won't help. And they probably won't replace it unless they can verify the complaint. That's why they told you to leave it a few days.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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I would take it in and just have it fixed. You could always bump-start it but thats a Pain in the **** with these heavy bikes....unless you have a hill near you.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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Default UPDATE ON :Starter Issue 07 FXD

[sm=rant.gif]My starter died this weekend for good. I have many more details coming on this topic, including an audio recording of the dealer trying to BS me into buying a $2800 one year warranty, in addition the two years that I already have, so he can fix my current issue!!!! I cant believe this Sh*t guys. I have been in contact with the BBB, as well as the State of Texas. I go in to get my starter fixed on a bike that has 1500 miles on it (2007 FXDC) and they say it will be two weeks at the earliest and it might be covered under warranty. I wish I could express how I really felt in this post[sm=shootshoot.gif]. All i can say is that heads are going to roll before I pay them a dollar. I will be uploading links with documentation of what has taken place in this nightmare as well as the name of the dealership here in Austin. [:@]
 
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