Hey all,
So glad I found this site, I own a 88 FXR and I am having a starter issue and a battery draw issue. First the starter, since I've owned the bike (about 2 years) when I go to start the bike the starter will often just whine or spin like it isn't engaging, this happens more when the battery is low but even when it is fully charged. what happens is when I hit the start button it will either start to turn over then stop and the starter sounds like it is free spuinning or it will free spin right off. It has gotten progressivley worst. I verified that my relay is working and I took the solenoid apart, cleaned the copper washer and flipped it over. I found a good deal on a new starter and ordered it but am not sure if the starter is my issue. Someone on another site said there is something wrong with the jackshaft but my service manual shows that the jackshaft setup is from 89 on and mine is a 88. As for the draw, if I let my bike sit for a few days w/o running it the battery will go from full charge to dead, this is a new interstate battery that I installed because the old one was doing the same thing. Also any advice on removing the starter would be helpful, the manual shows that I should just have to undo the through bolts and wiring and it should slide right out, it doesn't look like I should have to open the primary, is this right? I know this is alot, but I'd really appreciate any help. I love this bike, it is my first Harley and I've waited along time for it. I'll try to get some pics up. Thanks
So glad I found this site, I own a 88 FXR and I am having a starter issue and a battery draw issue. First the starter, since I've owned the bike (about 2 years) when I go to start the bike the starter will often just whine or spin like it isn't engaging, this happens more when the battery is low but even when it is fully charged. what happens is when I hit the start button it will either start to turn over then stop and the starter sounds like it is free spuinning or it will free spin right off. It has gotten progressivley worst. I verified that my relay is working and I took the solenoid apart, cleaned the copper washer and flipped it over. I found a good deal on a new starter and ordered it but am not sure if the starter is my issue. Someone on another site said there is something wrong with the jackshaft but my service manual shows that the jackshaft setup is from 89 on and mine is a 88. As for the draw, if I let my bike sit for a few days w/o running it the battery will go from full charge to dead, this is a new interstate battery that I installed because the old one was doing the same thing. Also any advice on removing the starter would be helpful, the manual shows that I should just have to undo the through bolts and wiring and it should slide right out, it doesn't look like I should have to open the primary, is this right? I know this is alot, but I'd really appreciate any help. I love this bike, it is my first Harley and I've waited along time for it. I'll try to get some pics up. Thanks