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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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Hey all

I am getting an occasional starter grind on my 1986 EVO, never at first start up, only on second attempt and I d wait a little (few seconds in case the fly wheel is still spinning. The dealer said they put a new starter in before my purchase in Feb but it is out of warranty. How long to you wait before attempting a re-start?

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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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my 99 flstc does it too---never thought about the flywheels still turning--duh
 
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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If your motor isn't turning your flywheel isn't turning.

Check your starter pinion gear for damaged teeth.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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Thats true, I suppose that means pulling the starter, nayone have a refrence for that procedure?

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To check the starter pinion gear you pull the outer primary. I could be wrong about what I call the pinion gear. The one I'm talking about is the one that engages the gear on the outside of the clutch hub.
 
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