Hard starts
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Eugene, OR
My 2009 Streetglide at 25k started fine in the morning when cold but when warm and quick stops it would crank over and sound awful and bang and clank and not start. Replaced starter clutch and resolved my issue. Caused by weak compensator. Have new comp but have yet to install it but bike runs fine and no further issues and now have 38k on the bike. Like previously said with new battery check grounds and such first. But if it's acting like mine would guess the starter cluch within that starter is bad. You can either replace the starter but more expensive or you can order a new Harley or All ***** starter cluch and repair it by yourself. I did a write up on the forum when I replaced mine. Good luck!
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2006
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From: clinton CT
My 08 ultra was doing the same thing on a recent trip to Caribou Maine. Brought it to dealer and under warranty found out that my starter was on its way out. Also they found a handful of leaks from primary, shift shaft gasket, inner bearing gasket.....on my way to pick up bike shortly.....hopefully no more hard starts when hot......I will update everyone later.
Thank you. Hmm, the dealer put the battery in for me. You would think that they'd catch that :-/
Last edited by EdsRoadGlide2017; Sep 16, 2016 at 11:02 AM. Reason: adding more info
My 2009 Streetglide at 25k started fine in the morning when cold but when warm and quick stops it would crank over and sound awful and bang and clank and not start. Replaced starter clutch and resolved my issue. Caused by weak compensator. Have new comp but have yet to install it but bike runs fine and no further issues and now have 38k on the bike. Like previously said with new battery check grounds and such first. But if it's acting like mine would guess the starter cluch within that starter is bad. You can either replace the starter but more expensive or you can order a new Harley or All ***** starter cluch and repair it by yourself. I did a write up on the forum when I replaced mine. Good luck!
Last edited by EdsRoadGlide2017; Sep 16, 2016 at 11:03 AM. Reason: adding more info
Road Captain
Joined: May 2006
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From: clinton CT
So picked up the bike last Saturday and the culprit was a bad starter. So under my extended warranty that was replaced. After they detailed the bike they found a leak coming from primary...turns out there was more leaks coming from oil pan, shift shaft seal inner and outer primary gaskets.....all under warranty.....all I am going to say is that my bike is running real good....starts perfect.....apparently I have had an issue with the starter for while and never knew it was the starter that was the problem.
So picked up the bike last Saturday and the culprit was a bad starter. So under my extended warranty that was replaced. After they detailed the bike they found a leak coming from primary...turns out there was more leaks coming from oil pan, shift shaft seal inner and outer primary gaskets.....all under warranty.....all I am going to say is that my bike is running real good....starts perfect.....apparently I have had an issue with the starter for while and never knew it was the starter that was the problem.
Thank you everyone!
ya say the previous owner was negligent......dollars to donuts he didn't even know there was a fuel filter....
How to replace Harley Davidson fuel filter on Fuel Injected models Part 1 - YouTube
do this then report back.
How to replace Harley Davidson fuel filter on Fuel Injected models Part 1 - YouTube
do this then report back.
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Hey guys, I know I'm a little late replying. I had 25K mile service done on my bike which included a new fuel filter. I'm still having occasional hard starts, but it doesn't sound as sickening as before. My buddy who is a mechanic said it sounds more like a fuel management problem than a starter. I can deal with that. When I get a few bucks together I might get a new fuel manager installed. Thanks again for all the help and replies.
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From: along the shore of Mishigami
Through experience with my 2005 EFI and 2013 EFI that when the engine is hot, been run to operating temperature, it takes a few more revolutions on the engine before it will start. When these engines are overnight cold they fire right up. I am curious though about the fuel filter replacement. The scheduled maint. interval chart shows it being changed at 25K? My 2013 shows it to be changed at 100K.