Hi Everyone, I just bought my First Harley!! no more Jap bikes!!!

I bought a 84 flhtc Electra Glide custom bagger. The motor has about 30k on it.

My issue is with the starter, Its like starting a tractor. Its really rough and sometime its gets stuck and i have to re try 2-4 times to get it to turn over, and when it finally does i got alittle smoke coming out of it. Once started the bike runs smooth.

I know its a first Gen Evo and id like to know what are my options and your experiences with it.

Thanks for the responses, Tony

 

Sounds like it is rusted up, should spin smoothly, it is a harsh starter not as smooth and quick as a metric bike. They can be rebuilt with HD parts.

 

I see that i can get a hitachi replacement starter but wait i thought i was getting away from metric? I's the best route to get it rebuilt? Or swap out with a newer model ?

Thanks

 

I would try a bit of Sea Foam to see if it can free up any sticky gummed up parts. It won't hurt and may cure the problem. I have a 09 UC and use Sea Foam to keep my injectors clean.

 

You should check out the EVO section here.

 

I heard that the older models have crappy starters so that's why i was thinking of changing it out

 

You heard wrong.