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starter will not disengage, 1986 flhtc

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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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Default starter will not disengage, 1986 flhtc

Planned a great ride today, looks like that won't happen. Its a bit cold here in Virginia and it cranked excessively and I tried to keep starting it until the starter didn't disengage even when I cut the bike off . I tried to start it with my truck running (Dumba**) and it was much better but it didn't seem to charge and died. Could a severely discharged battery cause the charging issue or did I screw up bad.... . The battery is charging now and hopefully all will be well.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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Weak battery and motor not starting,the drive will hang up at times. Check battery connections.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 01:22 PM
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cheap taiwanese solenoids often give problems

all of my Harleys had had problems with solenoids locking on

have fitted earth cut out switches on all bikes, makes life a lot simpler and less stressfull when things go wrong
 
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 04:04 PM
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Philippine solenoid took a dump, kept the old one, cleaned the contacts and lubricated the plunger. Works and charges fine just ruined my day.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 12:58 AM
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all ***** make good replacement solenoids
 
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