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Dec 10, 2022 | 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tech61

Well, finished starter replacement today. Been real busy with work. Had absolutely no problem doing the job through the wheel well. Never touched the oil tank. Just needed a long 1/4” extension with a 1/4” ball ended Allen socket. Old starter would sometimes not fully extend the bendix. Aligning the rear tire, belt and belt tension were more tedious than the starter work. Thanks for the info guys.

Good to know as it seems impossible to accomplish on my '05 FXSTD; however, I am quite familiar with working throgh the rear wheel to get at the two allen head bolts to remove the inner primary. If I ever have to R/R the starter, I will certainly give it a try without removing the oil tank.