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Mar 3, 2011 | 04:23 PM

pedulla242

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Starter problem

Hello, New thread on ongoing problem.

bike wont start , click and that's it.Checked everything that tells me it is starter. 1997 96" evo

When i rock back and fro , I hear a slight ( how can i explain) engaged sound from the primary. I am worried the starter is engaged and if i push start the bike to get started the starter will stay engaged until it is disconnected from battery , which could be a problem or time issue. Don't know if will cause damage while attempting to disconnect battery.

Can anyone offer help to tell if starter is engaged ?

Cheers

Mar 3, 2011 | 06:37 PM

seniorsuperglideE8

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Disconnect the battery and pull you primary. You'll see immediately if the starter jackshaft gear is engaged on the ring gear attached to the clutch basket.

Mar 3, 2011 | 06:43 PM

dgdamore

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Sounds like solenoid. That would cause the starter drive to engage and not disengage. Also could be a dead battery. Have you tried jump starting?

Mar 5, 2011 | 05:56 PM

pedulla242

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thanks for replies , thought may be an easier way other than taking off the primary, but probably not.
I have a fully charged battery , keep it on a battery tender ,also it is new.Would jump starting make a differance?
If i bumbed start down a hill and the starter was engaged , would it cause damage?
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