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Old Apr 11, 2019 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Zerk
Ya I think it happens if it hasn't been riden in a bit and engine hot.

Thought I think about replacing it just do to age. But starters are not cheap.
Much cheaper to rebuild the starter yourself. JP Cycles has all the parts you would need. Replace the starter clutch and you'll be golden.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2019 | 06:32 PM
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Ya. I went with bigger kw on my 01, cause I built the engine.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 06:24 PM
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The battery is only a couple years old..
 
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by EJ48
My starter on my 07 heritage is starting to make a noise every once in while. So, how hard is it to remove the starter? I hate the thought of bringing it to the dealer.
Are you sure it is not the compensator starting to go bad? There were some issues.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ar-models.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...going-bad.html
 
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