Why does my Harley Davidson engine grind when I start it?

Why does my Harley Davidson engine grind when I start it?

Even when everything is right, “Hot soak” re-starts can draw a bunch of current. Heavy current draw places a large voltage drop across the solenoid. Starter pinion releases and then grinds or starter just can’t push through compression quickly and engine kicks back causing ring gear grinding.

What are the problems with a Harley Davidson starter?

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What kind of grinding sound does a Harley Davidson make?

Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by franka, Mar 7, 2018 . 2007 mechanically stock Road King with 50,000 miles and impeccable service record. Recently, when starting (random doesn’t happen with every start) awful grinding sound culminating with backfire through the air cleaner.

Why does my bike make a grinding noise when I start it up?

It is the over run clutch that lets the starter gear that engages the ring gear on the clutch basket spin faster than the starter as the engine catches. It is a sprag clutch that starts to make that noise in the early stages of failure.

Why does my Harley Davidson make a whining noise?

While riding home from work today, I noticed a pretty loud whining noise I believe is coming from the trans. I recently changed all the fluids over to Amsoil. I’m using 75w-90 Severe Gear in the trans, I just don’t remember if it had a whining noise like that before.

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Do these bikes tend to have a whiny Trans?

Do these bikes tend to have a whiny trans or should I go back to the Harley fluid? Click to expand… MY selection for quieting down a tyranny is using “”Redline Shockproof Heavy””.. IF it is noisy after that it is Just noisy..

What kind of bike makes a whining noise?

The bike is a 2006 Street Glide. Do these bikes tend to have a whiny trans or should I go back to the Harley fluid? While riding home from work today, I noticed a pretty loud whining noise I believe is coming from the trans. I recently changed all the fluids over to Amsoil.