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Technical Forums => General => Topic started by: tc1550 on April 26, 2024, 06:03:54 AM

Title: replacing starter on 07 soft tail
Post by: tc1550 on April 26, 2024, 06:03:54 AM
i have only replaced one on a dyna in the past pretty simple straight forward . 07 deuce starter is needing replacement is it very complicated? looks like oil tank has to come out 
Title: Re: replacing starter on 07 soft tail
Post by: rigidthumper on April 26, 2024, 06:13:15 AM
Yes. Pull battery & oil tank.
Title: Re: replacing starter on 07 soft tail
Post by: FLDavetrain on April 26, 2024, 12:58:53 PM
It's been over 10 yrs but think I opted to remove the rear wheel to change starter on the softail
Title: Re: replacing starter on 07 soft tail
Post by: Dan89flstc on April 26, 2024, 06:36:52 PM
Are you sure the starter is bad?

Not a common occurrence.
Title: Re: replacing starter on 07 soft tail
Post by: jls 64 on April 26, 2024, 08:24:22 PM
Quote from: FLDavetrain on April 26, 2024, 12:58:53 PMIt's been over 10 yrs but think I opted to remove the rear wheel to change starter on the softail
:agree:
Title: Re: replacing starter on 07 soft tail
Post by: Hossamania on April 27, 2024, 05:15:03 AM
Quote from: Dan89flstc on April 26, 2024, 06:36:52 PMAre you sure the starter is bad?

Not a common occurrence.

It's definitely worth confirming before replacement. Mine is 23 years old, 130,000 miles, still original.
What makes you think it needs replacement?
Title: Re: replacing starter on 07 soft tail
Post by: tc1550 on April 28, 2024, 08:30:16 AM
Just click clicks batt tested ok power to main post 12v hitting starter button at green wire engine not sized batt connections are good
Title: Re: replacing starter on 07 soft tail
Post by: Leed on April 28, 2024, 09:00:23 AM
If it comes to replacing the starter California Phil got me a great price on a new one. Give him a call.
Title: Re: replacing starter on 07 soft tail
Post by: kd on April 28, 2024, 09:21:17 AM
Quote from: tc1550 on April 28, 2024, 08:30:16 AMJust click clicks batt tested ok power to main post 12v hitting starter button at green wire engine not sized batt connections are good

After finding those things, I would consider checking and cleaning all of the ground connections and then test the solenoid to see if the pull in winding has a complete circuit to the engine case. If that checks out and the solenoid is actually and actively pulling the contact disc in, then the disc may be carboned up from arcing and need to be cleaned or flipped over. The things I mentioned IMO are way more common that an actual starter winding failure. 
Title: Re: replacing starter on 07 soft tail
Post by: Hossamania on April 29, 2024, 01:56:33 PM
What is the voltage at the battery when the starter button is pushed? Have you tried jumping the battery as a test?
The battery is always a suspect, especially when it can't possibly be the battery. 12.25 standing volts on the battery is about 50% charged. 12.5v is 70% charge.
Title: Re: replacing starter on 07 soft tail
Post by: Ohio HD on April 29, 2024, 02:48:04 PM
How did you test the battery, load test?
Title: Re: replacing starter on 07 soft tail
Post by: tc1550 on April 30, 2024, 05:10:41 AM
replaced starter all is good cranks like a champ
Title: Re: replacing starter on 07 soft tail
Post by: Hossamania on April 30, 2024, 05:30:33 AM
Glad you got it working!
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