Advice on starter
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Road Warrior
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Advice on starter
I think my starter is giving out. Bike runs great but sometimes have to punch the starter a couple times before it actually turns the engine over. I replaced the battery last year and well, I've had bad starters before on other bikes, so I know the symptoms.
Anyway, I've heard this is a common problem on 07 HD? Oil leaking into the starter? I think I read that somewhere..
Should I go with a stock replacement or aftermarket? I'm not just looking at the cheapest option. If some of these starters have a design flaw causing them to die early, I don't need another stocker.
Thanks in advance
Anyway, I've heard this is a common problem on 07 HD? Oil leaking into the starter? I think I read that somewhere..
Should I go with a stock replacement or aftermarket? I'm not just looking at the cheapest option. If some of these starters have a design flaw causing them to die early, I don't need another stocker.
Thanks in advance
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Joined: May 2007
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Sorry I have not heard this is a common problem on the 07's
IMHO It'd save U money to take her in and let a good wrench see what's wrong instead of throwing money at her not knowing what it is.
Could be as simple as Ur switch. or wiring issue.
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IMHO It'd save U money to take her in and let a good wrench see what's wrong instead of throwing money at her not knowing what it is.
Could be as simple as Ur switch. or wiring issue.
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Brunswick, Ohio
no need to change the whole starter. there's only like 3 parts that can go wrong with it. the armature, solenoid, and most likely the starter clutch. if you decide to change the clutch, buy an aftermarket one with a lifetime warranty cause the stock ones are junk. toyota uses them in some of their cars, except they sell them for alot cheaper than harley. all ***** sells a good starter clutch and so does zen. and if you're going to change it out, go ahead and get a solenoid kit as well. just cause they're so cheap.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
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From: Rio Grande Valley, TX
I got the starter clutch at Harley and don't really remember how much it was. The install wasn't cheap as I had my Indy do it. If I remember correctly the total was about $150 - $200 with labor. The starter clutch wasn't that expensive.
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