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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 07:57 AM
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Default Road king won't start

Your question: "I have a 1998 road king that won't start. Starter is not ingaging just spinning when when I press the start button. Fuel pump I can hear. I noticed for two days it was getting hard to start then just stopped."
 
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Originally Posted by Jamespatterson
Your question: "I have a 1998 road king that won't start. Starter is not ingaging just spinning when when I press the start button. Fuel pump I can hear. I noticed for two days it was getting hard to start then just stopped."
Replace the starter clutch and inspect the jackshaft and ring gear for worn or broken teeth while the primary is opened up.
 
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