Starting issues
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6th Gear
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Starting issues
Hey everyone, newbie here. I have a 2010 electra glide classic with a stage 2 motor. My issue is that when the bike is very hot and I go to start it, it sounds like a Massey Ferguson. Once it's running it's fine but sometimes it's scary. The dealer told me that when it's hot and a pressure release valve was not installed and it's high compression at start up, that this is normal and not to worry, but I'm not sure. Has anyone else had this issue? Thanks in advance
Rick
Rick
Last edited by Skeeter229; Dec 17, 2011 at 06:32 AM.
I guess you have already checked your battery, wires,and connections ?
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@Smokindave
I bought the bike with it already done. Apparently the pistons and cams have been changed to boost it to a 103.
I have a 4 year warranty, I sure do hope that starter or starter clutch is covered under it.
I bought the bike with it already done. Apparently the pistons and cams have been changed to boost it to a 103.
I have a 4 year warranty, I sure do hope that starter or starter clutch is covered under it.
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The clutch will be covered under the warranty but the dealer will try to push it out. More than likely your issue will get progressively worse. Mine did not leave me hanging anywhere but the final straw was when I was getting ready to start a person in a car next to me said NICE BIKE and after thanking him I pushed the button and got the Massey Ferguson sound you refer to and had to wonder if the guy was still thinking nice bike so I changed the clutch. Call around to other dealers in your area, if one of them is a little hugary they will be glad to fix it as it is warranty and paid back by the factory. If you have to ride an hour or two what better excuse for a ride.
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WTF is a Massey-Ferguson sound?
Unless this is it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwQkQ-r21pY
I listened to a bunch of youtubes, and this is the only one that sounds like it might fit.
Unless this is it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwQkQ-r21pY
I listened to a bunch of youtubes, and this is the only one that sounds like it might fit.
Last edited by CSP067; Dec 17, 2011 at 08:00 AM.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 974
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From: Chesapeake Virginia
WTF is a Massey-Ferguson sound?
Unless this is it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwQkQ-r21pY
I listened to a bunch of youtubes, and this is the only one that sounds like it might fit.
Unless this is it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwQkQ-r21pY
I listened to a bunch of youtubes, and this is the only one that sounds like it might fit.
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