starter problems

[lowrider01]

How's it goin.......new here,....got a starter problem.put a brand new starter on,worked just fine for about 12 times,then it clicks,i can loosen starter bolts wiggle it and the dang thing will start....it is on a 2001 Dyna...any suggestions ?

[aceharleywrench]

It could be any number of things.First,I would eliminate the simple stuff,do a load test on your battery & clean the connections.After the battery remove the green wire from the spade terminal on the starter & with a GOOD voltmeter set on DCV check to make sure the voltage at the green wire is within 1 volt of battery voltage when the start button is pressed.Also check the connection between the inner primary & the frame.If all the electrical items check good you may have a binding problem on your starter shaft,most often caused by aftermarket (Taiwan) primaries (inner or outer) If the covers are both stock,experience & instinct tell me you have a ground problem,it may even be that the replacement starter is bad.There is an old saying known to seasoned wrenches:"New don't always mean good"Good luck.

[lowrider01]

Thanks for the reply.I have replaced all cables,even put an extra one from frame ground to lower ground .this is the third starter,this is the only one yhay would start.the starter is made by All Balls.it is 1.4kw.battery is a big bore 350cca.cables are new,brushed,as i work in the electrical industry,i am very picky on connections,i am wondering if this is an alignment prob,but,the bike started great at least 12 times.........can't figure this out.primaries are harley,i only changed starter because old one was loosing its punch.i appreciate your reply,and i don't mind taking it back apart,i love to wrench,it's not as fun though when it's your toy.

[goose 88flstc]

hi i had that on my softtail 1988 it was the starter drive,replaced then it worked for 2 weeks starter relay went, replaced relay at the time relay went it took the silaiod replaced it. got 2 yrs know works fine






good luck goose

[lowrider01]

I went back into the inner and outer primaries.....i think that the jackshaft bushings are bad,yhey look scarred....i guess that's where my binding is coming from...does that sound right ?

[goose 88flstc]

that could be it in that far put new starter driver in also. why take it apart again .












good luck goose

[lowrider01]

I went back in to mt primaries this weekend.....ended up being the inner and outer bushings for the jackshaft.....I'll know next time........still got a learning experience....I appreciate the replies i got...hope to meet you on the road...be safe and watch out for crazies..l8r