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Apr 29, 2014 | 07:02 PM

Rickey

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Starting issue

2007 FLHTCU. New battery. Had new battery tested. When I try to start it the starter turns once then sounds like it is slipping then engages and starts... I know it could be a ton of things. Where to start? I check connections at starter. They are tight.

Apr 29, 2014 | 07:08 PM

dawg

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Starter clutch going bad? Ring gear issue? or the service bulletin on "Big Twin Starter Fasteners" plaguing 2007's mostly.

Apr 29, 2014 | 07:12 PM

dawg

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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/8955348-post7.html

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/7952102-post2.html

Apr 29, 2014 | 07:29 PM

Rickey

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Dawg,
Thanks. I'll print this up tomorrow. I leave for a cruise with the better half this weekend so can fix it in a couple weeks. You always help me get straight.

Apr 29, 2014 | 10:25 PM

kpb46

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Starter clutch. New part about $100. Install yourself.

Apr 30, 2014 | 02:00 AM

mkguitar

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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins

make sure your cable connections are clean and tight- at both ends, that includes the ground.

any sign of corrosion inside the insulation, replace the cable- about $12 each at autozone

mike

Last edited by mkguitar; Apr 30, 2014 at 02:07 AM.