Starter silonoide problem?

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Mar 18, 2010 | 10:18 PM

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Starter silonoide problem?

I stoped for fuel today and my 07 FLHTC would not start so i taped on the starter silonoide and it started up and no problems since has anyone had this happen? do i need to change it out? any comments that would be helpful..thanks..

Mar 19, 2010 | 08:07 AM

dawg

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With the 2007 I would consider looking at the service bulletin M1231 on the 2007 starter issue as well as checking the connections and relay.

Mar 19, 2010 | 02:04 PM

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OK good info..thanks Dawg..

Mar 20, 2010 | 01:45 PM

AZCFH

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my battery took a crap on me, same thing may want to check that if its never been replaced

Mar 20, 2010 | 01:53 PM

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My '07 FLHX, the starter bolts were loose. Caused the same problem.

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Mar 20, 2010 | 04:42 PM

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Ok yes ive talked to a harley tech. and he said he has seen a few o7 touring bikes do that with the starter bolts and to back them out a little and retighten the bolts. and thanks for your info.

Apr 14, 2010 | 07:18 PM

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My hat is off to DAWG good call on the service bulletin M1231 that was my problem not a good ground @ contact surfaces for starter .I took the starter off and cleaned and installed and no problem since starts great..