Starter Issue

flipstyledsm22 · 11-13-2016, 02:04 PM

When I go to hit the start button, it makes a thump noise. As if the drive gear from the starter kits out, but then is stuck. Battery is good and fully charged.

Motor is not seized either, we turned it by hand.

I don't know what the problem is... hate to have to start taking back off the bike after all the hard work putting it all together

HoustonHD · 11-13-2016, 02:37 PM

which bike is it? If its the HD, the starter jackshaft might not be engaging the starter ring inside the primary. Open the primary and check to see that it moves out and engages correctly and smoothly. DISCONNECT the battery when doing this for several reasons. If you pull the starter jackshaft by hand, it will electrically engage and not only bend the shaft but also likely chew your fingers off. You can bench test the starter.

start with checking for a solid ground. not only your battery but where it connects to the frame. Also some starters will have another ground from the starter. If loose, you'll get crappy draw and also melt the battery terminal.

mx6er · 11-13-2016, 10:50 PM

i recall you were looking for someone to wire the bike. perhaps wiring issue?

flipstyledsm22 · 11-14-2016, 08:28 AM

Wiring was done by a professional (Thanks supadupa for the lead on Beth

)

I will be following HD's instructions tonight, to see if his theories are good.

FXDS1340 · 11-14-2016, 04:43 PM

Is it a click or an actual audible thump?

flipstyledsm22 · 11-15-2016, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FXDS1340

Is it a click or an actual audible thump?

It's an actual thump... the jackshaft kicks out, but that's it. The engine turns over by hand like normal too, so its not seized.

FXDS1340 · 11-15-2016, 06:55 AM

Ah ok, just making sure it's not the solenoid. Yeah, you have a starter clutch issue.

flipstyledsm22 · 11-15-2016, 01:41 PM

I was really hoping I didn't have to undo anything... dang. Pulling the oil tank off is just a PITA.

HoustonHD · 11-15-2016, 02:05 PM

If its a new starter & is the one that HD twincam's use, its the same exact starter as a Toyota (corrolla).

Post a pic and I'll find the toyota part number and you can get it anywhere.

supadupa · 11-15-2016, 02:44 PM

Yeah she is pretty good.

Sounds like solenoid prob to me

supadupa · 11-15-2016, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoustonHD

If its a new starter & is the one that HD twincam's use, its the same exact starter as a Toyota (corrolla).

Post a pic and I'll find the toyota part number and you can get it anywhere.

Same with a lot of hd solenoids.... can get for cheap at auto parts stores

FXDS1340 · 11-15-2016, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flipstyledsm22

I was really hoping I didn't have to undo anything... dang. Pulling the oil tank off is just a PITA.

If you need any help with it let me know. I'm off Sundays and Mondays.

flipstyledsm22 · 11-16-2016, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FXDS1340

If you need any help with it let me know. I'm off Sundays and Mondays.

I just got the starter off, but I'm sure I'll need help getting my clutch adjusted again. I'll give you a shout... thanks bud!

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11-13-2016, 02:37 PM	#2
HoustonHD wieners out!!! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Copperfield (Cypress) Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,378 Bike(s): 2010 HD Ultra classic (totaled thx to that sonofa****)	which bike is it? If its the HD, the starter jackshaft might not be engaging the starter ring inside the primary. Open the primary and check to see that it moves out and engages correctly and smoothly. DISCONNECT the battery when doing this for several reasons. If you pull the starter jackshaft by hand, it will electrically engage and not only bend the shaft but also likely chew your fingers off. You can bench test the starter. start with checking for a solid ground. not only your battery but where it connects to the frame. Also some starters will have another ground from the starter. If loose, you'll get crappy draw and also melt the battery terminal.

11-13-2016, 10:50 PM	#3
mx6er Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 2,819 Bike(s): TL1KR street legal xr50	i recall you were looking for someone to wire the bike. perhaps wiring issue?

11-14-2016, 04:43 PM	#5
FXDS1340 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 249 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 2019 Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 1997 H-D Hammer 1250	Is it a click or an actual audible thump?

11-15-2016, 06:55 AM	#7
FXDS1340 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 249 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 2019 Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 1997 H-D Hammer 1250	Ah ok, just making sure it's not the solenoid. Yeah, you have a starter clutch issue.

11-15-2016, 02:05 PM	#9
HoustonHD wieners out!!! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Copperfield (Cypress) Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,378 Bike(s): 2010 HD Ultra classic (totaled thx to that sonofa****)	If its a new starter & is the one that HD twincam's use, its the same exact starter as a Toyota (corrolla). Post a pic and I'll find the toyota part number and you can get it anywhere.

11-15-2016, 02:44 PM	#10
supadupa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Feedback Rating: (3) Posts: 427	Yeah she is pretty good. Sounds like solenoid prob to me