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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 07:02 PM
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Hey Guys/Gals,

I have a 2011 Fatboy Special - and not sure if its the batter or the starter that's going out. Anyway way to tell which it is?

Sometime when starting, it makes a loud noise like the starter is being turned on and off - I tried to make a video, but it started up on the next try without any problems. Its done this several times -

Thanks for your input.

Chuck
 
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by barrachuck
Hey Guys/Gals,

I have a 2011 Fatboy Special - and not sure if its the batter or the starter that's going out. Anyway way to tell which it is?

Sometime when starting, it makes a loud noise like the starter is being turned on and off - I tried to make a video, but it started up on the next try without any problems. Its done this several times -

Thanks for your input.

Chuck
probably the battery
 
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 11:52 PM
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Have the battery load tested.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 09:13 AM
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Starter clutch is my vote. Hard to tell without details and/or video, but just sounds like the starter clutch to me, the way it kicks back and releases.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 02:46 PM
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Like this?

 
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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 03:15 PM
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Yeah, check the battery first. It's the easiest and cheapest thing to do. Also, check the cables and the connections.It could be the starter, but go there last as it's expensive and painful to replace..
 
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