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My starter is making a whirring sound but not turning the flywheel on my 2009 FXDF. Would I need to replace the entire starter or would just changing out the starter clutch fix it? Brand new battery. And that's probably why I have this problem in the first place. Waited too long to replace the old one. I posted a video of the problem if that helps to get an answer
Last edited by croneyzzz; Jun 24, 2014 at 05:37 PM.
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the solenoid is the starter clutch and is also known as the bendix. And what I forgot to write was if it gave you trouble starting but eventually caught long enough to start the bike but now all you get is that noise then I would say 96% it's the starter clutch. If your batt. was not strong enough you would a rapid clck clck click.
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the solenoid is the starter clutch and is also known as the bendix. And what I forgot to write was if it gave you trouble starting but eventually caught long enough to start the bike but now all you get is that noise then I would say 96% it's the starter clutch. If your batt. was not strong enough you would a rapid clck clck click.
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It could be the starter clutch as suggested, but when mine went bad it mad a grinding noise. It usually happened after a ride and a short stop, like for gas. I bought an All ***** starter clutch and no problems since.
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OH no worries man I still remember when a nail ws a nail and you only needed one type of screwdriver and a hammer for most jobs!
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I agree with the starter clutch (aka: bendix) being the culprit. Interestingly, I was just talking to a service guy a few days ago at my local dealer and he was saying that they are notorious for failing especially if you've increased compression with any type of mods. Manual compression release is your friend....
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