Evo starter
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: W. Texas
Saw these in another thread don't know a thing about them .
Since CR's are being discussed I'm not sure what to think about them,
https://www.wimmercustomcycle.com/co...elease-kit.php
Any of y'all have a thought
WP
Since CR's are being discussed I'm not sure what to think about them,
https://www.wimmercustomcycle.com/co...elease-kit.php
Any of y'all have a thought
WP
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Had one for a while now but never installed it, seriously rethinking that this winter. Bendix has never really seated deeply into the ring gear on mine and with the inches and compression it doesn't like staying engaged.
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From: Poolville
Usually it's to much timing on start up that makes them kick out.. This is what I like about Dynatek You can have a kicker whatever or a high compression motor,, 0° up to about 600 RPM so you never get that kick back..
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
There's some changes coming this winter, just have get a plan what I really want to do.
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Grimville just past Kurmsville
How old is the battery? My battery is getting weak. If I leave the bike on the trickle charger the battery will charge 100%. If I let the bike sit off the charger for a few the battery won't hold a charge. Go to start and nothing.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2021
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From: FL winter, northern MI summer
Take the starter motor to an auto-electric shop. They can test it, and rebuild for a fraction of a new one. I've had Harley, snowmobile, backhoe, tractors, etc, starters rebuilt.
6th Gear
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From: Erlanger, KY
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From: Jersey
Starting issues
After years of messing around with the same issue when trying to start my engine cold, or even hot sometimes, I've tried several different things, new " higher torque" starter with upgraded gear ratios, new heavier cables, cleaning every single connection to no avail. After replacing the battery ( usually every year!) it'll turn over ok a couple times then back to stalling on the compression until I bump it past. I'm seriously considering changing the cam out to something with a more start friendly grind. Been this way since I built the engine way back when. Too much compression at startup I think. SE heads, 10 to 1 pistons with a SE54 cam, Crane Hi4, Mikuni 42 and manifold, Jims roller rockers and lots more.
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From: Poolville
After years of messing around with the same issue when trying to start my engine cold, or even hot sometimes, I've tried several different things, new " higher torque" starter with upgraded gear ratios, new heavier cables, cleaning every single connection to no avail. After replacing the battery ( usually every year!) it'll turn over ok a couple times then back to stalling on the compression until I bump it past. I'm seriously considering changing the cam out to something with a more start friendly grind. Been this way since I built the engine way back when. Too much compression at startup I think. SE heads, 10 to 1 pistons with a SE54 cam, Crane Hi4, Mikuni 42 and manifold, Jims roller rockers and lots more.
