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01-13-2008, 09:58 AM
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Runner
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Williamsville, NY
Posts: 11
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Hard Starting
2003 Heritage Softail. When starting the bike after it's been riden, The engine cranks slow, almost stops, then proceeds to turn over faster and starts. Bike never will not start, but I'm concerned that there may be something wrong with the starter. Bike only has 15,000 miles on it.
Any info on this issue,much appreciated.
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01-13-2008, 10:11 AM
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DILLIGAF
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Straight jacket memories and seditive highs
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Put a voltmeter on the battery and see what the # goes down to when cranking.
But you say it only happens when hot? Stock compression?
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The Devil made me do it the first time, the second time I did it on my own-Waylon
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Sometimes I think its a sin, when I feel like I am winning when I am losing again.-GL
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01-13-2008, 10:23 AM
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Runner
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Williamsville, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by berserker
Put a voltmeter on the battery and see what the # goes down to when cranking.
But you say it only happens when hot? Stock compression?
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Engine is Stock. I'm kind of leaning towards my clutch plates now that I'm thinking about it. Brand new battery.
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01-13-2008, 03:20 PM
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DILLIGAF
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Straight jacket memories and seditive highs
Posts: 10,363
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If the bike is neutral what effect would the clutch have on it?
I'd still look at the battery voltage during starting. Its free to do. Some dip is normal, 11 ish I think.
Check connections to starter, starter relay ect. Hard to say without hearing it.
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Lets not turn on each other, unless we have to.
The Devil made me do it the first time, the second time I did it on my own-Waylon
Helmets are like rubbers you know you should wear one, but its so much better when you don't.-Me
Sometimes I think its a sin, when I feel like I am winning when I am losing again.-GL
2001 FLHR, RP 98", ported heads, 9.7, .03 HG, 37G, SE AC, CV44, DTT, LMR2,rusted and welded V&H classics(I know I should get 2-1)
2007 FLHTCU SERT, SE AC & burning Fat Cat
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01-13-2008, 05:02 PM
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Runner
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Williamsville, NY
Posts: 11
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Will try a voltage check next time I'm out, thanks.
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01-13-2008, 08:22 PM
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FNG :)
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Jackson
Posts: 26
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I'd be more inclined to say there is a problem with the brushes in the starter from the symptoms you are talking about.
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01-15-2008, 08:53 PM
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DILLIGAF
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Straight jacket memories and seditive highs
Posts: 10,363
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Logan07
Will try a voltage check next time I'm out, thanks.
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I am not saying thats it. Just step to do that doesn't cost nothing.
When my starter clutch went, I think it didn't do anything. But I suppose that could be intermitent???
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Lets not turn on each other, unless we have to.
The Devil made me do it the first time, the second time I did it on my own-Waylon
Helmets are like rubbers you know you should wear one, but its so much better when you don't.-Me
Sometimes I think its a sin, when I feel like I am winning when I am losing again.-GL
2001 FLHR, RP 98", ported heads, 9.7, .03 HG, 37G, SE AC, CV44, DTT, LMR2,rusted and welded V&H classics(I know I should get 2-1)
2007 FLHTCU SERT, SE AC & burning Fat Cat
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01-16-2008, 12:43 AM
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Free agent
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 795
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Last time that happened to me..it was a loose connection on the negative side of the battery terminal. It was snug...not tight! Tightened it and presto...no problems!
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01-18-2008, 08:52 PM
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FNG :)
Join Date: May 2004
Location: n.j.
Posts: 15
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Loose batt terminal
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01-18-2008, 10:23 PM
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03 Heritage
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 467
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Quote:
Originally Posted by guss
Loose batt terminal
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What he said...tighten them good. Do it. 
Tighten the ground under the seat also.
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