Clutch pack?

socalrebel · Oct 16th, 2009, 01:12 PM

My '89 883 I thought had lost the starter the other day. I worked all day yesterday and got the new starter put in only to find that was not the problem. It seems that when you hit the starter button the starter and ring gear turn, but the engine does not. My question would be is this in the clutch pack or a stripped or broken shaft that is internal? I am getting ready to tear it down again, but just thought I'd ask to see if I can cover all my bases. Thanks

glider · Oct 16th, 2009, 03:08 PM

Could be a few things including the clutch or the primary chain. Open the cover and you will probably find the problem.

Hoople · Oct 16th, 2009, 03:26 PM

Just prior to turning off the bike and then being unable to start it once again, was the bike running ok? Where you able to power forward & up shift? You did not mention any abnormal noise..

What the bike was like (noise etc) just prior to the breakdown can maybe shed some light.

Hoop!

Oct 16th, 2009, 01:12 PM	#1
socalrebel Start The Engine Ride: 1989 Sportster Join Date: Feb 28th, 2009 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 23 My Mood:	Clutch pack? My '89 883 I thought had lost the starter the other day. I worked all day yesterday and got the new starter put in only to find that was not the problem. It seems that when you hit the starter button the starter and ring gear turn, but the engine does not. My question would be is this in the clutch pack or a stripped or broken shaft that is internal? I am getting ready to tear it down again, but just thought I'd ask to see if I can cover all my bases. Thanks

Oct 16th, 2009, 03:08 PM	#2
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,470 My Mood:	Re: Clutch pack? Could be a few things including the clutch or the primary chain. Open the cover and you will probably find the problem. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 16th, 2009, 03:26 PM	#3
Hoople Contributor$ Ride: 2009 Dyna Low Join Date: Aug 16th, 2009 Posts: 506	Re: Clutch pack? Just prior to turning off the bike and then being unable to start it once again, was the bike running ok? Where you able to power forward & up shift? You did not mention any abnormal noise.. What the bike was like (noise etc) just prior to the breakdown can maybe shed some light. Hoop!

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