Having starter issues on my 1992 fatboy can anybo...

SOURCE: having problem w starter on

Yes, they are probably correct. The "starter clutch", or "overrunning clutch", is the part that acts like the old Bendix in earlier starting systems. It's basically a "one way bearing" that locks up in order to turn the engine over but freewheels when the engine fires up. It is an integral part of the starter. You can replace it but the starter must be removed from the engine and then disassembled. If you can do the job yourself, you can save some money by not having to replace the entire starter. However since disassembling and reassembling the starter is labor time intensive, if you are going to pay to have the bike fixed, you'd probably be better off simply replacing the entire starter. The labor cost for the repair of the starter would quickly negate any savings you might have realized by repairing the starter.

Good Luck
Steve