Why does my Shovelhead starter only rotate in one direction?
The starter drive should only rotate in one direction,if it goes both ways it’s toast…Good luck… Had a look in the manual and not alot of info there regarding my problem, had another look at it today. The bendix seems alright, it engages, but thats about it. Then the starter shaft just spins. So I’m thinking the starter shaft?
What causes a Harley Davidson to not turn over?
If the bike does not turn over, the issue can be battery, starter, starter relay. If turns over, but no start, determine if the issue is electrical or fuel related. Check for spark.
What are the problems with a 1981 Shovelhead?
Shovelhead starting problems. I have owned a 1981 shovelhead FLH since it was new. When starting it yesterday, I had to push the starter button 5 times before it turned over. The battery is new, the starter button connected because of a strong clicking from the lower left side just above the trans.
Are there any problems with the HD starter?
There are a few very common HD Starter problems. It starts with pushing the start button on only hearing a “click”. It’s a quick summary of these problems and the fixes for them Category Autos & Vehicles Show moreShow less Loading… AutoplayWhen autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Up next
The starter drive should only rotate in one direction,if it goes both ways it’s toast…Good luck… Had a look in the manual and not alot of info there regarding my problem, had another look at it today. The bendix seems alright, it engages, but thats about it. Then the starter shaft just spins. So I’m thinking the starter shaft?
Shovelhead starting problems. I have owned a 1981 shovelhead FLH since it was new. When starting it yesterday, I had to push the starter button 5 times before it turned over. The battery is new, the starter button connected because of a strong clicking from the lower left side just above the trans.
Why does my starter not turn the motor over?
When I engage the starter it doesn’t turn the motor over. You can hear the starter turn over and occasionally it will turn the motor over and I need to know how to determine if it is the clutch in the starter drive gear or the solenoid.