stronger starter motor?
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Road Captain
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From: The South
stronger starter motor?
I have been told a stronger starter motor will stop the occasional (but often enough) issue I have when I try to start the bike and the engine kicks back against the starter motor and makes an awful racket. Has anyone else ever heard of this remedy?
Last edited by doug62; Mar 23, 2018 at 09:32 PM.
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Got this tip here.
When starting bike hot don't wait for the fuel pump to prime. Turn on ignition and immediately start bike . Works for me . I used to have the same problem starting after stopping for gas or taking a rest break. It has also helped a few of my fellow riders eliminate the problem.
When starting bike hot don't wait for the fuel pump to prime. Turn on ignition and immediately start bike . Works for me . I used to have the same problem starting after stopping for gas or taking a rest break. It has also helped a few of my fellow riders eliminate the problem.
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Having checked you battery, also check and clean the main battery cables, at BOTH ends of both of them. Make sure everything is clean and that your starter is getting full power.
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Road Master
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All of the things mentioned so far play a part in this issue:
* Battery
* Starter Bendix
* Not waiting for the pump to prime
* Compression releases
The compensator spring pack may be getting weak.
I addressed all of the above to take care of mine.
* Battery
* Starter Bendix
* Not waiting for the pump to prime
* Compression releases
The compensator spring pack may be getting weak.
I addressed all of the above to take care of mine.
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Ok, here's what I have. A 2013 Ultra Classic, aside from a Stage 1 it is bone stock. The battery is brand new and the cables are tight. I'm pretty sure it has compression releases, please correct me if I am wrong. And yes, I do wait for the fuel pump to prime. It seems to do it only when the bike is cold by the way.
Last edited by doug62; Mar 24, 2018 at 08:06 AM.