Low Rider - Starting Problems : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

Roadglider · 01-18-2003, 03:50 AM

Have an 01 Low Rider with a Stage111 kit. It has a hesitation before it starts. Seems like the compression is to much for the starter. Put in a high perform. batterie. It has a hard time and needs to be recharged all the time. I heard there was a way to by pass the batterie, any suggestions ?

Thanks

wyodude · 01-18-2003, 04:39 AM

Roadglider,

Can you give the specifics on your stage III motor? What is you compression ratio?
Do you have a beefier starter? You may need to add compression releases to the heads.

On the other hand, if your battery needs constant charging, I would inspect all elements of the electrical system first.

regards,

wyo

Roadglider · 01-18-2003, 06:13 AM

10.25 compression - Stock starter and they are going to check the charging sys.

Thanks

Shooter · 01-19-2003, 08:03 AM

Sounds like voltage regulator problems to me.

shooter

Roadglider · 01-20-2003, 11:22 AM

Thanks for your help - I will have the dealer check

twincamzz · 01-22-2003, 05:59 AM

I used to own a '99 FXDL (w/ 95" kit, 258 cams, SE heads, etc ) and had a similar problem. I found that if I first "bumped" the starter button , then started it normally the drag was gone. I used to have to do that with my old '84 FXR too. Not sure why it worked, just know that it did.

Roadglider · 01-22-2003, 06:58 AM

Thanks for your help everyone. Had the dealer check. The problem was the stater inside the motor.