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Old Jan 8, 2023 | 07:37 AM
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Hi ive got an 89 fxst turned into a chopper. I broke my inner primary changing the bearing last year. I dont have the part anymore for the p/n whats the difference between late models and 89? plus what size is the starter shaft hole? I had a manual but it got burned when my apt caught fire
 
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Old Jan 8, 2023 | 07:49 AM
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Congratulations on your first post to HDF, to the Forum.

Can't help you with your problem; however, I'm sure someone will be along with the knowledge that can answer your questions.


 
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The `89 starter motor was one year only part, if you have one, it`s not worth keeping, they were only .9kw power.

1990-1993 Inner primary, starter and jackshaft will work with 1989 outer cover.

The jackshaft size changed for 1994-1997, so if you get an inner primary cover for those model years, you will also need a starter, jackshaft and outer cover for 1994-1997.

You must use a 9 tooth pinion gear to match the 66 tooth ring gear on your 1989 clutch shell.
 

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Old Jan 9, 2023 | 06:50 AM
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so what your saying as long as i get a cover that is from 90-93 i should be good to go with same starter jackshaft and outer cover??
 
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If you get in inner cover for 90-93 you will need a starter from 90-93, a jackshaft from 90-93, the 89 cover will work with these parts.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2023 | 01:39 PM
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Damn, i was afraid you were going to say that. Cant i just swap out the bushing and make the hole the proper size for the starter?
 
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Damn, i was afraid you were going to say that. Cant i just swap out the bushing and make the hole the proper size for the starter?
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