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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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do i have to take whole primary cover off to&nbsp\\;get starter out? have whole right side taken apart to get starter out but some thing holding it up
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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Yes, you have to open primary
to remove the pinion gear.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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thanks alot brother
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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Default RE: 1998 road king starter replacement

I just had to replace the starter on my 05 [:'(]&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; 17k miles! Yes, you remove the primary cover to remove the starter drive gear.
 
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