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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 09:57 AM
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I have an 09 Ultra Classic with 26000 miles on it and intermittently [about every 10-15 times I start it] I get a grinding sound after the initial engagement of the starter & it begins to turn over. This seems to happen more often when the engine is warm....but also does it on a cold start. I am leaning toward the starter begin bad.....but wanted to see if anyone has had or heard of this issue before I spend my time and money on a new starter only to find out that isn't the problem. If it is the starter would you rebuild or just replace?
 
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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Starter is fine. Your starter clutch is bad. Remove the starter and replace the starter clutch with an aftermarket unit like an Allballs unit. https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...ed=0CGQQ8wIwBA
 
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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I had the same problem on my 08 Ultra. Did what soft 02 suggested and has not happened since.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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Yea replaced the OEM one 3 times before I got the aftermarket one.
 
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