2008 flhrc starter grinding sounds

SOURCE: I have a 2008 fatboy When I start it it makes a

When is the last time you checked the tension on your primary chain. That's about the only owner serviceable thing that I know that might cause this problem. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Remove the inspection cover from the primary cover, stick your finger in and check the tension on the chain on the top run. It should have between 3/4 and 7/8 inch up and down travel with the engine cold. To adjust, loosen the nut on the adjuster. Raise the adjuster shoe to reduce the play, lower to increase it. When you get it right, tighten the nut and replace the inspection cover. If this doesn't stop your problem, you'll have to take it to a shop and let them hear the noise to determine whether or not it is something to be concerned about.

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Steve

SOURCE: bike makes clicking sound when i try to start it

more than likely the starter relay, it could also be connection problems in the starter circuit. I would test them before going after the starter or solenoid.

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Your "over running" clutch is bad in the starter. This is the device that locks up so the starter can turn the engine but then freewheels when the engine starts to keep the starter armature from being blown apart by excessive RPMs. A lot of people call this part a "Bendix" but it's inside the starter instead of external like the older starter drives were. The part cost about $100 and you have to take the starter back off and disassemble it to replace the clutch.

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Steve

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You may have an "over running clutch" going bad on you. This part does the same thing that the old "Bendix" used to do. It is a one-way bearing or sprag unit. When the starter goes to start the engine, the starter is turning faster than the engine. The unit locks up and turns the engine. Once the engine fires, the engine is turning much faster than the starter. If the starter doesn't freewheel, the speed of the starter would destroy it. So, when the engine starts up, the "over running cltuch" unlocks and allows the starter drive gear to freewheel. The part is inside the starter. It can be replaced but it requires that the starter be removed and disassembled.

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Steve