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doublea · Aug 9th, 2009, 03:47 PM

My starter is making a whining noise and wont engage, I tried to pull it out but couldnt get the shaft to disengage. I was told that I had to pull the primary cover to release the starter and Im not sure what all this entails and I'm wondering if possibly it is the solenoid. If so, can i rebuild the solenoid without pulling the starter??? If i have to pull the primary cover off to get the starter out, i dont know what all I need to do. Will this require to replace any gaskets or any other parts????? I have a 2001 Road King. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks:

Gezzer Glide · Aug 9th, 2009, 04:05 PM

I just went through all that myself last month. You will have to remove your primary cover to get the pinnion gear off. On the end off the pinnion shaft you will see a bolt and a flat washer with a tab on it. Straighten the tab and hold the pinnion gear from turning and unscrew the bolt. These parts will come out on the primary side. Then you can remove your starter. My problem was the starter clutch and it was doing the same thing you describe. You will most likley need a service manual to fix it.

doublea · Aug 9th, 2009, 05:43 PM

thanks for the heads up, i've never pulled the primary cover don't know what to expect will i need to buy any gaskets or anything to replace it

glider · Aug 9th, 2009, 05:48 PM

Your going to probably need a primary cover gasket being a 2001, possibly a derby cover gasket when you refill the primary and a starter drive.(number 360 in this pic) and a service manual if you don't already have one. You may want to replace the starter oil seal in the primary when you have the starter out also.
Don't forget the primary oil.

#60 & #420 are the washer and bolt referenced above in reply #2 inside the primary.

doublea · Aug 9th, 2009, 06:14 PM

Appreciate it, How is the best way to drain the fluid in the primary cover

dangerdan · Aug 9th, 2009, 06:31 PM

A half inch drill works for me.

Just kidding ... I'm on my 5ht beer.

There should be a bolt - Its the lowest one

or

Place an oil pan under the primary and slowly remove the primary cover.

Gezzer Glide · Aug 9th, 2009, 07:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by smitty901 View Post

Now is a good time to stop all work untill Hd service manuka is in your hands.

I strongly agreee......

glider · Aug 9th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by smitty901 View Post

Now is a good time to stop all work untill Hd service manuka is in your hands.

What's a manuka ?

I agree there too, very important to have it and use it.

Trek · Aug 9th, 2009, 11:51 PM

Step away from the bike until you have service MANUKA to work on it.

vtbikers · Aug 29th, 2009, 09:01 PM

Yep buy the Service Manual. Its well worth the money.

Aug 9th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#3
doublea New Family Ride: 2001 Road King Join Date: Aug 9th, 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Starter thanks for the heads up, i've never pulled the primary cover don't know what to expect will i need to buy any gaskets or anything to replace it

Aug 9th, 2009, 06:14 PM	#5
doublea New Family Ride: 2001 Road King Join Date: Aug 9th, 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Starter Appreciate it, How is the best way to drain the fluid in the primary cover

Aug 9th, 2009, 07:29 PM	#7
Gezzer Glide Contributor$ Ride: '03 FLHT Join Date: Jun 29th, 2009 Location: California Posts: 336 My Mood:	Re: Starter Quote: Originally Posted by smitty901 View Post Now is a good time to stop all work untill Hd service manuka is in your hands. I strongly agreee......

Aug 9th, 2009, 07:46 PM	#8
glider Frozen Account Ride: 07 Road King Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 25,999 My Mood:	Re: Starter Quote: Originally Posted by smitty901 View Post Now is a good time to stop all work untill Hd service manuka is in your hands. What's a manuka ? I agree there too, very important to have it and use it.

Aug 9th, 2009, 11:51 PM	#9
Trek Community Star Ride: 2009 ultra Join Date: Mar 28th, 2009 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 550 My Mood:	Re: Starter Step away from the bike until you have service MANUKA to work on it.

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Aug 9th, 2009, 04:05 PM	#2
Gezzer Glide Contributor$ Ride: '03 FLHT Join Date: Jun 29th, 2009 Location: California Posts: 336 My Mood:	Re: Starter I just went through all that myself last month. You will have to remove your primary cover to get the pinnion gear off. On the end off the pinnion shaft you will see a bolt and a flat washer with a tab on it. Straighten the tab and hold the pinnion gear from turning and unscrew the bolt. These parts will come out on the primary side. Then you can remove your starter. My problem was the starter clutch and it was doing the same thing you describe. You will most likley need a service manual to fix it. __________________ *Been Behind Bars Since '59*

Aug 9th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#4
glider Frozen Account Ride: 07 Road King Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 25,999 My Mood:	Re: Starter Your going to probably need a primary cover gasket being a 2001, possibly a derby cover gasket when you refill the primary and a starter drive.(number 360 in this pic) and a service manual if you don't already have one. You may want to replace the starter oil seal in the primary when you have the starter out also. Don't forget the primary oil. #60 & #420 are the washer and bolt referenced above in reply #2 inside the primary. Last edited by glider; Aug 9th, 2009 at 05:52 PM.

Aug 9th, 2009, 06:31 PM	#6
dangerdan Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 1995 FLHTC Join Date: Oct 14th, 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 922 My Mood:	Re: Starter A half inch drill works for me. Just kidding ... I'm on my 5ht beer. There should be a bolt - Its the lowest one or Place an oil pan under the primary and slowly remove the primary cover.

Aug 29th, 2009, 09:01 PM	#10
vtbikers Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 FLHTCI Join Date: Aug 5th, 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 174 My Mood:	Re: Starter Yep buy the Service Manual. Its well worth the money.

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