wongkeanhong
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As I crank the engine, there are sparks at the starter area. This happens only while cranking the engine to a start. Why is that so? How do I rectify it?
I sent my Sportster 09 to a local Harley/BMW mechanic and it was 'spark-less' for a few weeks, but now it is back to haunt me again. I am a newbie and I hope to pick up some tricks of the trade as I 'Harley' along.Sparks from electric motors is normal, except if there are a lot of sparks coming out of it. Although, I think it's a sealed unit, unless you have some kind of aftermarket unit... and even those I believed are sealed up too.
Sparks are created from the brushes.
Look inside a corded or cordless drill and press the trigger... you'll see what I'm talking about.
If it's stock, then there's got to be something loose. Don't forget, when you energize the starter, you are pulling some decent current.
Many thanks for all the responses. No more sparks with tightened bolts. Sportster is such a shaker, lost an exhaust and an engine bolt so far. Look forward to apply blue Loctite.
Thanks.