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wayneb1956

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I have an 08 ultra classic, 53k, when engine is hot and i hit the starter button it sometimes sounds like the engine is coming apart. I have checked flywheel , bendix gear, all looks good. nothing looks worn, only does it when it is hot. any ideas?
 
Not sure on what year they changed over but it sounds like your compensator needs an upgrade to the SE.
 
Thanks, HDDon. had a new extender shaft put in about a year ago,BUT, i is making the same noise again,I will most def check it out.
 
I have an 09 ultra and wonder if I am having the same problem. At times when I start it it seems like the starter kicks back or something, that is the only way I can explain it.
 
Have an '08 SG with 58,000 miles and mine started grinding once in while starting around 51,000 miles even with the SE Compensator. It sounded like the starter. Had the original battery, so put in a new one around 55,000 miles and haven't had an issue since. Just an idea.
 
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