My starter died
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Road Warrior
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My starter died
My starter died on my 03 wide glide. Not much warning, just 3 starts making a squealing noise and then nothing but spinning.
I yanked the jack shaft assembly and starter and then tore it down to find out what the problem was. Turned out to be the output shaft and the starter clutch had too much wear on them.
So, I called the Stealer to buy the output shaft, starter clutch, idler gear along with the bearings and cage. I fugured I would just replace all the wear components all at once and be done with it.
Lucky me, Harley doesn't sell any parts or rebuild kits for the starter! I had to buy a whole new frickin starter at a cost of over $350 when a $25 rebuild kit would have done the job!
This is just wrong! I get pissed when I feel like I'm getting screwed by HD and I'm pissed! The bike is not that old and rebuild kits should be available for such a common problem! It's not the money, it's the principle! Grrrrrrr
Does anyone know where I can get a rebuild kit for the HD starter?
End of rant. Bob
I yanked the jack shaft assembly and starter and then tore it down to find out what the problem was. Turned out to be the output shaft and the starter clutch had too much wear on them.
So, I called the Stealer to buy the output shaft, starter clutch, idler gear along with the bearings and cage. I fugured I would just replace all the wear components all at once and be done with it.
Lucky me, Harley doesn't sell any parts or rebuild kits for the starter! I had to buy a whole new frickin starter at a cost of over $350 when a $25 rebuild kit would have done the job!
This is just wrong! I get pissed when I feel like I'm getting screwed by HD and I'm pissed! The bike is not that old and rebuild kits should be available for such a common problem! It's not the money, it's the principle! Grrrrrrr
Does anyone know where I can get a rebuild kit for the HD starter?
End of rant. Bob
Last edited by Biker Bob; Jul 23, 2009 at 12:03 PM.
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Like.....http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/harleydavidson.html
Not one price is even close to $350. You could have saved yourself some green dude.
I just browsed the JP cycles 2009 catalog. Page 246. They sell all the parts individually to rebuild your starter.
Not one price is even close to $350. You could have saved yourself some green dude.
I just browsed the JP cycles 2009 catalog. Page 246. They sell all the parts individually to rebuild your starter.
Last edited by SC-Longhair; Jul 23, 2009 at 12:35 PM.
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Look for a manufacturer on the starter. HD doesn't make starters, they buy them. I learned a long time ago that with a little research you can avoid getting bent over by HD. Shop around.
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Road Warrior
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I was just starting my vacation and had a trip planned. I couldn't wait 2 or 3 days for the starter, I had to go to the dealer. I just think the parts should have been available. Bob
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Parts are available, just not from the dealer. Most dealers do not have infinite space to warehouse parts. The aftermarket usually does. You could have had the parts shipped overnight although you would have paid through the nose.
I'd say buy what you need and return the starter to the dealer stating some reason. Worst they can say is no.
I'd say buy what you need and return the starter to the dealer stating some reason. Worst they can say is no.
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My starter went out a little after the warranty expired. The Stealership applied for a good will claim but it was denied. Haven't had a lot of problems with her though...
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That starter is basically the same as a Toyota,Dodge,Nissan and a few others.Some parts will interchange.But it's fixed now.
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Road Warrior
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Yeah it's fixed but I still want to rebuild my old one to have as a backup. Hopefully I can find the parts to fix it. Bob
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