Electra Glide starter question

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May 15, 2011 | 09:27 PM

BigTone24

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Electra Glide starter question

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

May 15, 2011 | 10:22 PM

SteveO

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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.

May 16, 2011 | 09:08 AM

BigTone24

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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

May 16, 2011 | 09:12 AM

Terrabella

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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.