Where is the starter located on a Harley Davidson?
Unscrew the starter mounting bolts using a socket wrench. The bolts are from the right side of the engine on most Harley-Davidson models; however, Sportster models locate the bolts within the primary chaincase on the left side of engine. Pull the starter out from the right side of the engine.
What to do if your starter does not work on a Harley Davidson?
If the voltmeter did not provide a 12-volt reading, there is a problem between the starter and the starter button. Turn the ignition switch to the “Off” position and remove the seat from the motorcycle, using either a flat-head screwdriver or by unscrewing the seat bolt by hand.
What causes a Harley Davidson starter to rattle?
It can be that you can break or wear a tooth on the flywheel and, if that broken tooth area is what presents when you engage the starter, the starter gear will find nothing to grab and will just spin or rattle if the gear teeth are only partially chipped or worn.
How to replace the Starter Step by step?
Place a wood block right under the engine, close to the side of the mount that you will be removing and raise the engine one or two inches. This will allow you to remove the engine mount. Remove the engine mount. Motor mounts look like this. Mercedes-Benz Engine / Motor Mount
How do you retract starter solenoid on Harley Davidson?
Connect the free clip to the starter relay terminal on the left side of the starter solenoid. The solenoid pinion gear, exposed at the inner face of the solenoid, should click and retract into the starter housing. The starter solenoid is defective if the pinion gear does not retract.
Unscrew the starter mounting bolts using a socket wrench. The bolts are from the right side of the engine on most Harley-Davidson models; however, Sportster models locate the bolts within the primary chaincase on the left side of engine. Pull the starter out from the right side of the engine.
How do you start a Sportster Bendix gear?
On the right side of the bike, remove the gear-case cover. Remove the cable from the starter motor terminal. The starter motor is removed with two long bolts. The pinion drive assembly is on the inside top of the left engine case. Depress the retainer cup, remove pin from hole in plunger shaft. Remove the spring. Remove attaching bolts.
If the voltmeter did not provide a 12-volt reading, there is a problem between the starter and the starter button. Turn the ignition switch to the “Off” position and remove the seat from the motorcycle, using either a flat-head screwdriver or by unscrewing the seat bolt by hand.
What kind of gear does a 1976 Sportster use?
When this happens, it will “whine” when trying to start. The bendix gear installed on my 1976 Sportster is an aftermarket replacement. It has two primary motorcycle applications: On several-year Sportsters, including my old 1976 XLH, the primary chain and clutch assembly need to be removed to replace the bendix gear drive.