slow cranking
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 633
Likes: 1
From: Sterling Heights, MI
slow cranking
Morning all, I bought a 1985 FLTC and since I've owned it it's turns over very slow when I start it. I thought it was the battery as I didn't know the age so I bought a new battery and still the same. I took the new battery back and had it load tested and it was good so I put it on the charger and fully charged it with the same results. I bought a new starter but have yet to replace it but am thinking it probably is just corroded at the ground points and need a good cleaning. Any thoughts?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 21,095
Likes: 7,622
From: Poolville
Has the motor been built? Does it have higher than normal compression....? Cause that'll do it.... The thing about an older used bike is that you'll never get all the info on it as to what's been changed or upgraded... Do a compression test....
Last edited by 98hotrodfatboy; Feb 7, 2017 at 11:45 AM.
Supporter
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 113
Likes: 17
From: Menifee Ca.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,504
Likes: 150
From: ct
Not to high jack here... I was thinking of doing this also but what if one relay craps out, it still won't crank? Is that correct ? Curious.. don't have a problem, just preventative maintenance I think.
Club Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 22,857
Likes: 17,908
From: Lafayette, Louisiana
Trending Topics
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 21,095
Likes: 7,622
From: Poolville
Then Don't Kevin...... LOL...... How you doing buddy... You gonna meet up this year?
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 8,852
Likes: 2,493
From: Decatur, Alabama
This might be a stupid question but what motor is in that bike? I believe some of the early 1985s were shovels, maybe shovel bottom end and EVO top end. Anyway, if it's a shovel, turning over slowly is fairly normal. My shovel groans and struggles but still comes to life.
carl
carl