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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Ok, so this morning i went to start up my bike as usual every morning. The engine turned over twice. I heard this loud click then nothing. Nothing but the whine of the starter. The battery is fully charged... all lights are on and working properly. The engine basically wont turn over even though the starter is engaged. I just dont get whats up with it. Any ideas?
 
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A whine from the starter but not turning the motor over, often means a stripped starter clutch gear. Not uncommon on 1200's, especially in warmer climates, typically occurring between 12K and 15K miles.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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I would remove the starter and take a look at it. You can also have it bench tested at most auto parts stores.
 
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Well i figured it was the starter, but i figured it was a minute possibility. Ill take ot off and get a look at it. Weve got an account at my shop with all the auto parts sites in town, so i can get them to come pick it up. Ill let you know what i see
 
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If it's a stripped starter clutch gear, your probably going to have to get the part from Harley. The p/n for the starter clutch assembly is 31556-91D.

http://www.surdyke.com/AdvPartInfo.a...mber=31556-91D
 
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If it's a stripped starter clutch gear, your probably going to have to get the part from Harley. The p/n for the starter clutch assembly is 31556-91D.

http://www.surdyke.com/AdvPartInfo.a...mber=31556-91D
I already called harley for pricing, plus my tune up and the gear oil, so i just gotta get it off tommorow. Ill post pictures if i can. Thanks guys.
 
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Update: started taking off the primary cover, but im stuck at a star bolt thats stripped. When i drained the oil, there were ALOT of metal shavings on the magnet in the plug. As soon as i get the cover off ill have pics.
 
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Update: started taking off the primary cover, but im stuck at a star bolt thats stripped. When i drained the oil, there were ALOT of metal shavings on the magnet in the plug. As soon as i get the cover off ill have pics.
FYI;
If your talking about the derby cover screws, those take a T27 bit which isn't included in most torx sets. If your using a T25 you'll strip the screws.
 
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I am and they already were slightly stripped.... they all came off fine but that one.
 
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Drill off the head and you can pop the cover off with the shaft still in the case, then just grab the leftover shaft with vice grips and twist it out.
 
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