Hello all, I've got a 2003 FXD that won't seem to crank over and I suspect the starter is toast. The battery has a full charge and multiple cranks won't get the jackshaft to connect to the primary. Is this indicative of a dying starter or is it an issue with the starter clutch?

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Any and all suggestions welcome, thanks!

 

I believe you need to rebuild your starter solenoid

 

Okay, so pull the starter off and then inspect the contact points for wear? Bike only has 13500 on it, but then again it's 15 year old parts.

 

Weak solenoid coils, replace the solenoid.

 

Thanks for the help everybody, is there a best brand to go after for solenoid rebuild kits?

 

Harley #31604-91A REPAIR KIT STARTER SOLENOID$60.05

 

Rebuilt the solenoid, same out put happened. Ordered up a 1.4kw starter and gonna throw it on this weekend, will update the thread for you all.

 

Well, threw on the new starter and worked like a charm. I've linked it below in case anybody wanted to know what I used. Seems high quality, came with 2 different jack shaft lengths and an extra solenoid cover if I wanted a chrome look.

Next I've got to order some outer primary gaskets, a new lock washer for the jackshaft, and then I should be good to get it running. Still need to sort out an oil leak, but i'll save that for another thread.,

Cheers boys.


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