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Jun 23, 2013 | 03:40 PM

cchenf50

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Can ya'll diagnose this?

Here's a video of what my bike is doing when I start it after it is hot. Compensator? Starter clutch (new all ***** is in the mail)? Whatever it is is aggravating.

Jun 23, 2013 | 04:01 PM

ke5rbd

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sounds like compensator.

Jun 23, 2013 | 04:30 PM

bigdumbnoitall00

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i think its both,the comp gets week and beats the snot out of the starter clutch till it goes.

Jun 23, 2013 | 04:32 PM

BFJR

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starter.

Actually yours doesn't sound that bad yet.
Mine sounded like loose bolts in a can before I changed out last week.

Jun 23, 2013 | 04:43 PM

cchenf50

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BFJR

starter.

Actually yours doesn't sound that bad yet.
Mine sounded like loose bolts in a can before I changed out last week.

Yikes. My clutch should be in this week and I'll swap it out. Didn't have enough cash set aside for the clutch and the comp so I went with the cheapest one and I'll buy the comp in a few weeks. What all did you change?

Jun 23, 2013 | 04:44 PM

cchenf50

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Has either of you changed a starter clutch before? I have a service manual, but pics or personal experience always work better for me.

Jun 23, 2013 | 04:58 PM

K Melancon

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You horn is loose

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Jun 23, 2013 | 07:01 PM

smithbrl

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First time this happened the dealer said the comp was OK and the starter was bad. They fixed it under warranty.

Second time this happened the dealer installed a SE comp and a starter clutch.

Third time this happened the dealer installed another SE comp and a new primary chain.

Fourth time this happened the dealer installed a new starter clutch, primary chain and chain tensioner.

All labor and parts were warranty or ESP.

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Jun 23, 2013 | 07:07 PM

bigskyroadglide

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sounds like starter is getting hung up during hot start. If you are installing a new starter, make certain you check your electrical connections and bolt the new started down tight. Had similar problems with an 07 RG that was due to loose starter bolts.