If it begins to get worse you can go to comp releases like those spyke items.........this should cure any starter woes.woodwalkertc88 said:
All the best, Ozzie
If it begins to get worse you can go to comp releases like those spyke items.........this should cure any starter woes.woodwalkertc88 said:i have 1000 miles on a 98" kit with cometic gaskets , stock heads and new gear drive 26g cams , about 1 in 10 starts the starter will drag before it spins the engine over , will this get better in time or do i need to start thinking about upgradeing the starter clutch or even getting a bigger starter ?
Thanks for pointing that out HarleyHeevo, I was under the impression they were made for both the EVO and the Twinkie.................HarleyHeevo said:Ozzie, I read the article that Hot Bike did on the Spyke units (December issue). The article states that they were designed for Evo-type motors that accept 14 mm sprark plugs. Do the Twinkies take the same plug? If so, I be interested in a set for mine. I searched the Spyke web-site, but there was no mention of a twin -cam fitment. Ive only hit the starter 3 times so far on my new build and the starter is definitely working harder. Im at 9.7 or somewhere close to that. I hope I dont end up regretting not putting in compression releases.
Hello woodwalkertc88, it looks like my advice was incorrect.........sorry for that and you may be springing for a stronger starter after all.woodwalkertc88 said:i have cp flat top pistons and the heads are all stock , the only change was the cometic gaskets , i was guessing 9.7 - 1 too , i really wasnt expecting this at all
i would chalk it up to a starter with 37 k miles on it except my buddys bike is same model and year with the same build and 12k less miles and his is doing the same thing , i would almost rather do a bigger starter than compression releases
i was hoping someone might relate theirs did the same till it was well broken in
was it bolt in or did you have to clearance the frame ?Bigtwin101 said:I believe they are EVO only. I have also heard they are not worth the money. There was alot of problems with them in the beginning.
After my engine work my starter started stumbling every once in a while. I put a high torqe Spyke (1.4 KW) in and havnt had a problem.