Starter goes "BANG", wtf?
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Starter goes "BANG", wtf?
98 Heritage with stock EVO.
Sometimes when I hit the starter button, the engine will crank for a sec, then I hear a LOUD bang. Of course I let off the button when it does that and try again, which will usually start the bike. What is going on when it bangs like that? It sounds metal to metal slamming together and binding. Its so loud, that others in my group will look back at me when it happens. Only happens maybe once in 40-50 starts.
Also, I am now having a problem of the starter spinning and not cranking the motor, is that the selenoid? Doesn't do it all the time either, but usually once a day when I ride all day. It'll spin free the 1st and sometimes the 2nd try, then it will catch and start the bike.
Sometimes when I hit the starter button, the engine will crank for a sec, then I hear a LOUD bang. Of course I let off the button when it does that and try again, which will usually start the bike. What is going on when it bangs like that? It sounds metal to metal slamming together and binding. Its so loud, that others in my group will look back at me when it happens. Only happens maybe once in 40-50 starts.
Also, I am now having a problem of the starter spinning and not cranking the motor, is that the selenoid? Doesn't do it all the time either, but usually once a day when I ride all day. It'll spin free the 1st and sometimes the 2nd try, then it will catch and start the bike.
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Could be solenoid, pull the end cover and check the state of the solenoid contacts and rebuild if they are very eroded or clean if not. If not that then it might be jackshaft issues.
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Sounds like the clutch gear inside the starter and it's a common failure item , that loud whack you heard was the rollers inside it grinding themselves up and locking on you . You can get just the gear and rebuild it yourself .
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