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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 

Yes. Pull battery & oil tank.

It's been over 10 yrs but think I opted to remove the rear wheel to change starter on the softail

Are you sure the starter is bad?

Not a common occurrence.

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

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?

Just click clicks batt tested ok power to main post 12v hitting starter button at green wire engine not sized batt connections are good

If it comes to replacing the starter California Phil got me a great price on a new one. Give him a call.

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. 

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.

How did you test the battery, load test?

replaced starter all is good cranks like a champ

Glad you got it working!