starter clunks when hot
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From: Shaconage
Well I don't know what is clunking only that when I push the starter button it clunks and barley turns over (only after running cranks good when cold). I got it with 1700 miles and have not changed anything mechanical. What is a comp? I have not load tested the Batt. it is maybe 3 years old so getting out there battery wise, and usually on a tender . do I just put my meter on it and crank? Thanks
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Joined: Sep 2015
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From: belmont,nc
Had the same thing on my 08 ultra. I load tested the batt and it was showing ok on the lower part of the scale.I figured i'd change it anyway and the problems went away. new batt is where i would start especially if it has a few years on it.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Ga
I have an 07 heritage and did same. My Indy replaced te starter clutch ..... Problem solved.
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From: New Bern NC
let us know how it works out for ya,,,
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From: New Bern NC
08 with low miles makes the battery a likely culprit. The comp and the starter both should have survived 9,000 miles without issue.
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From: SoCal
Get some compression releases, after you get a new battery. And it still does what you describe. My 08 is still on the stock compensator.
Last edited by qtrracer; Nov 11, 2015 at 07:31 PM.
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From: New Bern NC
Why would a stock 08 with less than 10,000 miles need compression releases?
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Fleetwood, Pa
try starting it before the fuel pump stops, sounds silly but it is what my dyna does.
if i let the pump finish running after a short stop, it clunks and is hard starting.
Hit the button right away starts right up.
worth a try....
if i let the pump finish running after a short stop, it clunks and is hard starting.
Hit the button right away starts right up.
worth a try....