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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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Default Starter doesn't fully engage sometimes when starting

I have a 2007 Road King Classic and sometimes when I go to start it there is like a noise like the startere isn't fully engaging. Does anyone have any insite on this ? Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Weak solenoid, banged up ring gear on clutch basket, starter clutch malfunction, weak battery, lose or dirty cable connections, etc.

After you check all those, if the problem persists, then it has to be something else...
 
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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I would start with the easy stuff first nitro, battery connections and a weak battery.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 01:27 PM
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i will check the battery this afternoon and see how that goes.
 
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