2008 FLHTCU Hard to start
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: South Texas
The guys at Fuelmoto told me this is because the PC picks up its power from the fuel pump. If you notice when you flip the run switch on, the fuel pump starts, but will stop shortly after that. Then the PC has to wait for it to start again to get power. Once the bike is started the fuel pump doesn't stop, for obvious reasons. The funny part, to me, is that the local dealer says that you should always wait for the engine light to turn off before starting. For some, obvious, reason I believe Fuelmoto over the dealer. You would to after 5 minutes with the head service writer. Again,must my opinion.
Road Captain
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Come on Mike - you have been on this site long enough; and like me, have read hundreds of posts with regards to harley davidson starter issues.
As you stated in your reponse; there is no doubt that starters are a constant source of aggravation for HD owners.
And is there ANY reason HD should change their ways; when that's all they do is keep replacing similar part for part which keeps their shops; both parts and service, busy.
Ride In Peace
As you stated in your reponse; there is no doubt that starters are a constant source of aggravation for HD owners.
And is there ANY reason HD should change their ways; when that's all they do is keep replacing similar part for part which keeps their shops; both parts and service, busy.
Ride In Peace
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3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: New Brunswick
Update - I parked the bike for the winter and just had it picked up by the dealer 2 days ago. They called last night and said that it was the starter clutch, a replacement was in stock for $170. I will post the hours to fix once I see the bill.
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From: Lake, Ms
I just ordered an All ***** on eBay for $72 for the very same reason for my '08. From everything I've read on this subject, the All ***** starter clutch is as good as any. Next mod will be the compensator. Most times the backlash from the comp is what causes the starter problems in the first place. Will try to hold off for the new comp Dark Horse is coming out with. Should be a vast improvement over SE comp.
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3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: New Brunswick
From all the helpful posts I will definitely put in a SE Compensator if the problem happens again. In the meantime the dealer picked up the bike, installed a new starter clutch kit and charged 1 hour labor. They also washed the bike and the bill came to $234.95. Better than I was expecting.
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Douglasville, Ga.
I had the same issue on my 08 E-Glide Classic, it would never do it when cold or if it was not running for 20 min. or more, but if you stopped to gas up or go get something and came right back, you never knew when it was going to do it, sometimes it would fire right up or sometimes it would do that awful sounding metal on metal bang and kickback then you would have to hit it one or two more times before it would finally crank up. Replaced the OEM battery, and that didn't solve it, so I finally took it to my local dealer since I had the H.D. extended warranty, they replaced the starter and compensator, problem solved, my only cost the $50.00 deductible.
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