Hi guys, I just replaced the battery on my 2009 Street Glide when I turned on the ignition the bike turned over without hitting the stater switch. I think Harley solenoid failure. How do I free it? Thanks, Jerry
Jerry, sometimes this will happen if your starter shaft/starter Bendix is (stuck out) engaged with the starter ring gear on your clutch hub. Remove your derby cover. Look up and towards the right inside your primary. If the gear of your starter shaft/starter Bendix appears to be engaged with the starter ring gear, try to tap it back.
Reply from Jerry: Well it looks like I have to rebuild my starter solenoid. I followed your advice and tapped it back in but didn’t last long. Thanks guys, your new friend Jerry
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tried to start my 1994 Dyna Wide Glide today and it just clicks when I hit the start button. I checked the voltage of the battery and it's 12.3. Both the starter motor and solenoid are original to the bike. Can the solenoid be replaced without removing the starter? If not, do I have to remove the outer primary to remove the starter motor and solenoid? Perhaps it would be better to replace both of them given their age and usage. Any suggestions ?
Wondering what might be the next thing to look for. 2010 Rocker C. Was running fine. Shut it of. Next time , every thing works but it won't start. Turns over, battery good, replaced coil, plugs. Still turns over, but will not fire. Any help would be appreciated
When I hit my start button starter spins , is that may my solenoid is stuck?
Good day Jerry.Tou could also remove just the outer primary cover & lube the starter shaft with white grease.I had this issue with a twin cam 88 bike in the past.
Gotta love the Chinese electronics on the newer Harleys! It's just a crap shoot!
Starter Selenoid sticking
I have a 1999 road king classic the starter is sometime coming on by its self. sometime I have heard it wile coming home last ride. and sometimes when I turn on the ignition. not sure how to trouble shoot that. starter button ? solenoid ?
HAVE TO REPLACE OR REBUILD THE SOLENOID ON A 1999 FLH DO YOU HAVE TO PULL THE STARTER TO DO THE JOB
Hi guys, bizarre think, why my bike pack up now when I can ride all day along. Anyway, I have turn ignition on, pull the choke out, 2-3 grips twist as always - engine turn few revs than die with what I can describe as funny stop. Done the test as Bob demonstrated in the video, I connected wire direct from battery plus to starting solenoid with ignition on, etc. Nothing - dead. Is it possible that the solenoid or starter (fit new one about 1000km ago) got stuck some how??? Any ideas??? Thank you in anticipation!!! Greetings from Australia John
I just bought a 2009 sportster xl 1200L. Was running great. Couple days later, went to start and starter attempted to turn engine over, but stopped after a couple seconds. Battery charged. Tried to jump wires directly, but same thing. I pushed bike while on third gear and heard engine turning over (very hard to push). Could it be the starter?