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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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OK heres the question - has any of you guys bought one of the new starters listed on ebay - I am looking at one for the shovel - about 100 dollars free shipping - v twin lists one for 170 dollars plus shipping to dealer - had bike for few years now - starter has been dragging lately - could be the cold - 30*- 40* - 50* around here - dont have any idea how old it is - just think its time for a new one - yeah its got a kicker - getting to old for that
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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What yr and is it the Hitachi ( shorter ) or old Prestolite ( has ribs on the end bell ) one ?
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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75 fxe - with a few changes over the years - hitachi starter motor - guess I should have listed that
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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There's no real difference but the prices on those starters from what I've seen , used stuff is selling for just a bit less and the condition is ? They do have a return policy so I'd try one .
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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I bought an Ultima chrome starter...spins the motor 10 times better than the stock one...I have had it for over a year with no issues.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Thund...Q5fAccessories
 
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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got new starter installed this week - ebay - man does this really crank good now - don't know why I waited so long to do this - thanks for reply's
 
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