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

 

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.

 

by the way, i realize this thread got boring, so heres some pics of the bike we r talking about. and someone give me oil tank removal advice!

 

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...

 

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!

 

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.

 

thanks for the advice, i will probably do that.
why do you wish you replaced your whole starter, did it fail again?

 

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

 

Tony, I just noticed the starter comes with the manual solenoid
button.

 

I wonder about those darn starters sometimes. Some people have no luck, while others do a simple brush and clean then ride for another 5 years without issue. My stock 1.2kw starter quit with only 6800 miles. I replaced it with a 1.4kw starter and only time will tell how long it will last.