1983 FLH starter problems
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From: Fresno, Ca
1983 FLH starter problems
I just bought a 1983 FLH shovel head. It will kick start however the starter seems to not engage. The starter continues to spin and sometimes it will continue to spin until I remove the battery cable. The battery is fully charged replaced the solenoid and relay. After reading previous posting, it sounds like this maybe a common problem. At this point I dont know if it is the starter or something else. I wanted to check with others that might be know before I remove the starter and replace it.
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Check your ground's & cable's . What happens to get the effects you described is too heavy an amperage draw and it welds the contacts in the solenoid , usually caused by dirty or loose grounds & cables . Second thing that can get you is the brushes are gone on in the starter , that'll cause the same type symptoms , like a heavy dragging then the stuck on thing .
Good luck and keep us posted please , lots of good know how in here for the old iron .
Good luck and keep us posted please , lots of good know how in here for the old iron .
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From: SE GA
Starter problems
I had the same issues with my 84 FLH. When I bought it there was a small set of vise grips on one of the battery posts for a quick disconnect. I tried everything, new starter, new solenoid, new cables and settled for a lever action solenoid from J & P Cycles. Problem solved!
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