Fixing the Starter Spin Problem

Written by Randy Fox (Randysgym)

Wednesday, 10 October 2007

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Finishing Up

Reinstall the front exhaust pipe, preferably using a new exhaust gasket.

Tip: I do not recommend torquing the exhaust header-flange nuts, as the flanges on many aftermarket exhaust systems are thinner than stock, and bend easily. Just tighten moderately. Then after your first few rides, check the nuts again.

Reinstall the right-side floorboard assembly by torquing the two button-head bolts under the floorboard assembly to 35 ft-lbs.

Caution: Be sure you do not attempt to start your bike for 12 hours or more, depending on the dry-time of the red thread-lock liquid.

Now relax, knowing your starter system is much less likely to fail you when you need it most.

Ride on.

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Comments (5)

Starter spin
Written by Synagris, on 05-15-2009 17:55
I have a 06 roadstar 1700 silveradon bought straight from the crate last year...The starter spins..whirls when shutting down :eek

no matter how short of a time it's been running. This can't be right.... I asked the dealer service techs and was told that it was normal. From the looks I get when I pull up and shut it down tells me other wise, has anyone got the same issue or a clue as to what the heck is going on here..

You are the best
Written by MrT, on 03-20-2009 10:03
Hi There
I had the dreaded started spin yesterday. Logged on to this site to find help. Your article is excellent. My bike is sorted now. Many thanks for your help. Fantastic!
Regards Mr T

killer article!
Written by chromepony, on 11-28-2008 18:56
what a great article!! i haven't experienced this problem w/my '00 R/S but i'm going to do this "fix" this winter to assure that it doesn't bite me next spring. thanks!!

Written by methodsguy, on 10-17-2008 13:26
thanks to all in this forum and especially for the author
of the starter-spin article..turns out..this was another problem
which i encountered with my 2003 roadstar silverado that the forum articles
help support my repairs...i was also able to use another article to help
me to remove my rear-wheel (flat-tire) and change my oil for the first time.
see you all out their on the road
mike m

Smiling like a fool in the Rain!!!
Written by TChaap, on 02-14-2008 18:01
Randy,
As you and all the other know, the dreaded starter spin is the absolute worst. It always seems to happen at the most worse and embarrassing moments. I was in denial for a few years but I finally had enough this winter. With the help of Patick on the Road Star Forum and your article, I tackled the problem and IT IS NOW FIXED. Talk about a great feeling. Thank you for your work on this article.

TChaap

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