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Mar 20, 2007 | 01:18 AM

Lrider

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Starter Noise

My 2007 Lowrider every time I start the bike the starter makes a loud metal to metal noise whenthe starter button is released. My other Harleys I owned made a kick back noise sometimes which I thought was normal. But thesound the starter makes on this bike is different. Is anyone else having thissound on start-up. When the salesman started it in the showroom to drive it out when I bought the bike it made the same noise and it didn't seem to worry him so I thought it was normal with the new starter set-up. I only have 300 miles on the bike now.

Mar 20, 2007 | 07:14 AM

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I had the same problem with my 07 bob, starter wasn't engaging correctly. Dealer had to replace starter and clutch. Warranty covered everything. Id get your bike in soon.
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Mar 21, 2007 | 12:04 AM

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so it isnt just the 06 bikes that have recalls lol. Amazing hd is.

Mar 21, 2007 | 02:53 AM

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Take it back right away.

Mar 24, 2007 | 12:54 AM

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Took my bike to the dealer today and had the service head man check it out. He started it a couple times and said he thought it sounded different. It just so happens there is a Harley fleet truck there for a big test ride party Saturdaywith all makes and models they make. Just sign up and ride any bike you want. We started about 10 different bikes and all but 1 made the same noise as mine. Service manager said it must just be how the 07's sound and don't worry about it. Its covered under factory warranty and extended for 2 extra years also. I told him I wanted him to document this visit just in case in the future something breaks in the starter and gear set-up. Does anyone else with an 07 have this sound when you start your bike.

Mar 24, 2007 | 09:20 AM

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I leave for work at 4:30 am, I live in 55 or older complex. Sometimes that starter seems real loud. In A.M. I have 4000+ miles Its always started. But sometimes I wander if its 100% Rite.