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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Default Question about starter

On occation when I hit the starter button it sounds like the starter is draging for a split second and then turn over real fast. This happens when the bike is hot or cold. This is a 05 eg with 5500 miles on it. All imput greatly appreciated. Thanks. Bob.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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Default RE: Question about starter

Check your ground lead (or the hot wire for that matter) to the starter.
I had the same thing and thought is was the battery. Turned out the ground
lead was loose.

Later......

Dennis
 
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Default RE: Question about starter

could just be a loose battery cable at the starter or battery terminal
 
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