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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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most times when i start my wideglide the engine turn over is slow or not turn over with a whining sound i have replaced the battery but to my cost that was not the problem. so i guess it must be the starter motor. do you think if i change the starter motor brushes this could cure the problem.&nbsp\\; thanks
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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It could be several things.&nbsp\\; You probably need a meter to help with diagnostics.&nbsp\\; Replacing the brushes might,&nbsp\\;or might not,&nbsp\\;solve your issue.&nbsp\\; Might be other components of the starter going bad.&nbsp\\; Could be improper charging of the battery.&nbsp\\; Possibly may have a bad connection at the battery cables.&nbsp\\; You could easily **** away more money guessing.&nbsp\\;
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Sorry I'm not more help to the specific problem.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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&nbsp\\;I can't help you any more than jmpancoast,but if it is at your cost i reccomend finding a good&nbsp\\; HD garage rather than the stealers,but you prolly know that !
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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Check ground/neg. connections
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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only able to post 1/2 sentence now
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Is your engine stock? What year is your bike?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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hello&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; its 2002 and the engine is stock
 
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your glide looks well
 
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thanks for your reply&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; will consider what you say
 
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