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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Hi, I have an 2003 883 that I wanna change the starter to a new chrome one that I bought. I took out all the allen screws in the primary cover and drained the oil before that, but not sure what else I need to do to get the cover to come off.
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Do you have the service manual? It should be in there.
 
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You will also need to back-off (loosen) the primary chain tensioner, remove the shift lever and disconnect the clutch cable.

You are going to need a Service Manual to get it back together correctly. Things like the internal clutch adjustment, and bolt torque specs & sequence on the primary cover.
 
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No,I dont have a service manual that's why I was hoping to find a link here.Thanks anyway.
 
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I can't believe all the people can can afford crap like a chrome starter but can't afford a shop manual!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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I can't believe all the people can can afford crap like a chrome starter but can't afford a shop manual!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Na,I just took it in and paid someone $200 bucks to change it.Screw it.
 
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Na,I just took it in and paid someone $200 bucks to change it.Screw it.
A new service manual is $60, used are $30. Hmmm, let me know the next time you need work done...
 
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