Softail starter advice needed
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hey guys, just an update....
i got the primary cover off, as well as the starter gear thats in the primary case.
the starter cover is off, and i can still only get to one bolt without taking the oil tank off..
i drained the oil, and attempted taking it off earlier for only about 20 minutes. any tips in doing this, it seems like a PITA
i got the primary cover off, as well as the starter gear thats in the primary case.
the starter cover is off, and i can still only get to one bolt without taking the oil tank off..
i drained the oil, and attempted taking it off earlier for only about 20 minutes. any tips in doing this, it seems like a PITA
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so guys, im pretty much set on everything except getting the oil tank out..... i tried a few times but its still in there...... i can see 4 bolts, and i assume thats all of them, but each one is hard to get to. 2 in the battery tray, and two on the from bottom of the tank. the 2 bolts on the front bottom of the tank i got out, but the tank has tabs that got on each side of that mount, so you cant slide the tank out unless you lift it over this and i dont think theres enough room...
anybody know what im talkin about? i can take a pic if needed.
anybody know what im talkin about? i can take a pic if needed.
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still having trouble getting the oil tank off. there are 2 studs in the back and i dont have enough room to take the nut off because it hits the frame... and i cant double nut it to push the stud in further because i dont have room to get another nut on...
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not sure if anybodys still reading this thread, but i finally got the oil tank off (i was taking off the oil tank bolts, which there is no room to do, and instead took off the enitre bracket behind it)
i also got the starter off, so now i am trying to determine what i need to do to fix it, or if i should just buy a new one.
any advice is appreciated. thanks!
i also got the starter off, so now i am trying to determine what i need to do to fix it, or if i should just buy a new one.
any advice is appreciated. thanks!
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Miami, Florida
Take the advice from RoadKingHarry and call All-*****. Replace the entire starter.
I unfortnately only changed the starter clutch on mine a few months back. Now I wish I'd replaced the entire stater assembly.
My symptons was the starter 'free spun' upon hitting the switch.
I unfortnately only changed the starter clutch on mine a few months back. Now I wish I'd replaced the entire stater assembly.
My symptons was the starter 'free spun' upon hitting the switch.
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: SoCal
Softail starter advise needed
Tony, I've had two of these starters and very good service from them.
I have one in my current bike which has a 95" EVO motor in it. Starts
it with no problems. The price is right also. You might consider it.
Also I would recommend getting manual push button for the solenoid.
Good luck with your repair.
http://www.bkrider.com/bkrider/skuse...eria=C01003081
I have one in my current bike which has a 95" EVO motor in it. Starts
it with no problems. The price is right also. You might consider it.
Also I would recommend getting manual push button for the solenoid.
Good luck with your repair.
http://www.bkrider.com/bkrider/skuse...eria=C01003081
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