Starter clutch replace - 2007 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide

Fix Factor: EasyDuration: 25-30 minutesFrequency: As necessaryTools Required: Receptacle for draining fuel, Phillip's screwdriver, ratchet and socket set, Torx drivers, starter rope (or similar object), spark plug wrench or socket, adjustable pliers, long-nosed pliers, shop rags.

REPLACE STARTER CHORD:

Remove the rear cover.2. Remove the carburetor.3. Disconnect the clutch housing.4. Bind the engine.5. Remove the clutch drum.6. Remove the clutch.7. Remove the starter.8. Remove the starter handle.9. Remove the recoil pulley.10. Remove the starter rope.Installing the New Starter Rope11. Install the starter rope.Reassembling the Unit12. Install the recoil pulley.13. Install the starter handle.14. Reinstall the starter.15. Reinstall the clutch.16. Reinstall the clutch drum.17. Reinstall the spark plug.18. Reinstall the clutch housing.19. Reinstall the carburetor.20. Reinstall the rear cover.

FLYWHEEL REMOVAL:

Use long-nosed pliers to remove the washer from the shaft.

While applying steady upward pressure to the flywheel, firmly strike the end of the shaft with a rubber mallet until the flywheel breaks free. Several blows from the mallet may be necessary to free the flywheel from the engine assembly.

Most likely starter clutch. Not an easy job. I have replaced many. Good luck.

No the starter doesn't need to be removed,that part may be loose,may need pushing to click in place,Here's a link on the starter,that's what I read. Repair Guides Starting System Starter AutoZone com Here's a link on clutch slave cylinder removal,they may have just knocked it loose,try moving with hand to lock in. Repair Guides Starting System Starter AutoZone com

Well, to replace the starter clutch, first you must take the starter off the engine. On your Softail this means draining the primary, removing the primary cover, and taking the starter jackshaft out. Then, on the right side of the bike, you're going to have to remove at least part if not all of your exhaust system to gain access to the starter. You'll have to loosen the bolts that holds the oil tank in allowing you to lift the tank just enough to get to the rear bolt that holds the starter in. Remove the two large socket head bolts that holds the starter in and remove the starter. Now that you've got the starter out, you'll have to disassemble the drive unit on the starter to get the starter clutch out. This is not that difficult. Depending on what starter clutch replacement you purchase, you may have to swap the bearings from you old unit to the new unit. If you can do this job yourself, you can save some money by replacing just the starter clutch. However, if you are going to have to pay someone to do the work for you, you'd probably be better off just replacing the entire starter. The reason is that the additional labor time charges to disassemble the starter and replace just the clutch will elleviate any savings you might have realized by repairing the starter. Go to http://www.bikebandit.com and look up the starter for your bike. It will show an "exploded" view of the unit.

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Steve

Your 2000 model bike has a starter made by Nippondenso and the starter and solenoid are unitized. Your problem is what is known as the "over running clutch" and it has gone bad. It is a replaceable unit but it requires not only the removal of the starter but disassembly of the starter as well. If you can do the work yourself, you can save some money by replacing the clutch. If you can't do the work, just have the entire starter replaced. The labor time involved in disassembling and reassembling the starter will eat up any savings you might have realized by replacing the clutch rather than the entire starter. It takes about an hour to disassemble the starter and replace the clutch after you've got the starter off the bike.

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Steve

You may have a problem with the "over running" clutch in your starter. The way your starter works, the jackshaft must be fully extended and engaged with the ring gear on the outer clutch basket before the starter motor turns over. If the starter motor spins and the engine does not turn, it's the starter clutch (over running) clutch that is bad.

You can replace the clutch if you have the know how and tools and save some money. If you can't do the work yourself, you're better off replacing the entire starter. The labor time to disassemble, replace the clutch, and reassemble the starter will eat up any savings recognized from do it this way instead of simply replacing the starter. The labor time for the job will almost double but you can price it out to see which way is better.

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Steve

It could be any number of things but the most likely in my opinion is that you have a bad "over running clutch" or "starter clutch" in your bike. You didn't tell me what year model bike you have but the header of this post says you have a 2000 FLSTC Heritage.

The starter clutch can be replaced and you can save some money if you can do your own work. If not, the cost of repairing your starter and simply replacing the starter is about the same due to the added labor time required to take yours apart and replace the bad part. The starter clutch cost about $120 US. Once you get the starter off, there is about another hour labor to replace the clutch.

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Steve

The starter relay is energized by the ignition switch, through either the neutral safety switch, or the clutch safety switch.

I would check the starter clutch its self first. It is a one way clutch so if you remove the starter and disassemble it to the starter clutch and hold the starter clutch in one hand and use your other hand to turn the starter clutch gear, it should only turn in one direction.