Harley starter installation

He will tell you if you need a new one or if he can fix it. The starter is a compact electric motor. It pushes your Harley V-Twin over, so the engine turns on. This is a very complex mechanism. It contains electrical windings, gears, and a solenoid. Replacing the starter was more complex with that mechanism.

The one-piece starter is easier to replace. This post only covers replacing this particular model. Follow these steps to properly remove the starter.

Once you do it, check the starter for faults or just give it a good cleaning. Use your 10mm wrench. On top of the Harley starter, there should be a rubber boot.

Lift off the rubber boot. This exposes the positive battery cable and the nut. First, remove the part that covers the engine oil filler. Cover the hole with a clean cloth. From here, you check the starter. Read the owner manual so you know what issues to look for. If the starter looks fine, give it a good cleaning.

Add a drop of blue Loctite to the starter mounting bolt threads. Insert the bolts into the starter. Slip the battery positive cables over the stud. Install the nut. Torque the nut to inch-pounds. Replace the rubber boot over the cable stud and nut.

Engage in the recess on the starter. Clip the start wire into the socket on the solenoid. Attach it to the battery. Tighten the bolt to inch-pounds.

If you had to remove the ECM and cover, reattach them. Reinstall your seat. They are the company that hosts our videos. In the future you can email is at admin lawabidingbiker. We check the email several times a day. Great vid my chopper was going the winding after I tried starting it. Only issue I have is I replaced with a new starter and now I just get a click noise from starter trying to engage. I have a good battery I check my starter relay all hood had anyone else experience this.

This video was great! I just started wrenching on my harley and having this video gave me the confidence I needed to fix the starter clutch myself. After walking out one night to take my bike for a ride, I went to start it and heard this sound I could not explain. And after hearing this sound I searched all over YouTube for an answer. I came across lawabidingbikers explanation of what goes on in the primary and starter. The video did not explain how to fix the starter clutch, but did have a link to where I could buy a video that showed me how to fix it.

The video explained that I could save lots of money doing it myself and instead of bringing it to a shop. I purchased the video and it walked me step by step on how to replace the starter clutch. The lawabidingbiker video explained to keep the ball bearing from the old starter clutch, and put it in the new one.

The new starter clutch I got, already had a ball bearing inside it. So after getting the bike started, I doubled back, figured out I had two ball bearings inside the starter clutch, took one out, and put everything back together.

Started right up, no weird sounds. I am grateful to have found this video, I easily saved hundreds of dollars getting the part and doing it myself. Thank you Lawabidingbiker and Ryan Urlacher for walking me through the process! My , HD Streetglide thanks you too!!

That is awesome! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Helping bikers like you is what keeps us going. Your email address will not be published. Save money by not having a dealership do this project. Do it in your garage or on your patio right on the kickstand! Have the pure satisfaction of working on your own Harley! A Video by Bikers for Bikers! An easy to follow step-by-step tutorial video.

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Do I need to remove the overhead oil tank to get at the starter? Basic Tools Needed:. Share this Comments Nice instruction guide. Tom, Thank you! Glad you found our content helpful. Thank you for commenting! Tommy, Thank you for taking your time to comment on the video.