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Electric start doesnt - most likely cause ?
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Author:  ant69 [ 30 Dec 2013 11:23 ]
Post subject:  Electric start doesnt - most likely cause ?
Just so i am forearmed, before getting oily:

On pushing the button : a nice electrical whizzing noise, but no mechanical thrashing occurs.

I assume some aspect of the starter clutch mechanism will be the culprit and that this will be a standard sportster part.

Is there anything i should be wary of in this area ?

... and best wishes for a happy new year to one and all.
Author:  richie [ 30 Dec 2013 18:08 ]
Post subject:  Re: Electric start doesnt - most likely cause ?
Sounds like you are spot on with the problem, it's a pain in the arse to remove and fit, you have to get at the two bolts next to the clutch, so primary cover will have to come off.

I had the same problem a while back, I ordered from.... 'Universal rotating electrics', well worth talking to if you don't have a spare. Cheaper than HD. Tech guy there knows his onions and is as friendly as yer best mates sister ;) I don't know about post etc. but well worth a punt, :yup:
Author:  ant69 [ 31 Dec 2013 09:06 ]
Post subject:  Re: Electric start doesnt - most likely cause ?
cheers ritchie:

a quick look on the web shows the starter clutches as easy to get, and available in more than one flavour, which i assumed meant that they fail regularly.

from the US: around 45$ - 65$ plus postage & tax

i even found one on Amazon, which is a first; i know they are expanding their empire, but i didnt expect to start buying my bike spares from them as well. They do have the advantage of simplicity of payment, and sensible postage prices.
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