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Old May 10, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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i have a 1985 electra new battery hit the the starter button and it just clicks sometimes it has a slow turn over and a gurgleing sound any ideas
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 01:10 AM
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there are basic electrical checks to do first- this comes up about every three days...

read this thread: especially post #3

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...cams-what.html

also your bike has the evo motor- there is a forum for the evos which you'll find helpful- alot of the Guys here are more up on late models...the evo forum guys have a good grasp on the "what fits what" and the quirks of the evo rides.


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Originally Posted by duallram03
i have a 1985 electra new battery hit the the starter button and it just clicks sometimes it has a slow turn over and a gurgleing sound any ideas
1. Check your grounds...
2. Check your connections...
3. Did I mention to Check your grounds & connections??
 
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think it may be solenoid took it off and it rattles and one of the connectors just spin inside
 
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Originally Posted by duallram03
think it may be solenoid took it off and it rattles and one of the connectors just spin inside
That handles a lot of power while starting, so best replace it with new.
 
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