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Grinding starter...

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Tommyc, Jan 25, 2011.

  1. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    Hi guys, I just put a belt drive primary on my 1983 FXE. For some reason the new clutch basket and or ring gear is causing the starter to make a grinding noise? I think maybe the new ring gear is sitting closer to the starter drive than the old one did, but I'm not really sure what is grinding. It didn't do that before.
    Should I try shimming out the starter a little bit to give it more room?
    Any other ideas??
    Thanks!
    Tommyc, Jan 25, 2011
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  3. sarge7

    sarge7 New Member

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    Best check it out before ya put to many miles on it - might be a misaligned starter or you may have to shimm a little - look for wear on the starter gear to give ya some idea of where it's hitin at and go from there. Good luck and keep us updated on how it goes.:)
    sarge7, Jan 25, 2011
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    did the instructions mention shimming???? did you miss putting any spacers on the clutch shaft??
    chucktx, Jan 25, 2011
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    is it possible the jack shaft has a bad spring or gear
    quietone, Jan 25, 2011
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  6. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    a thought............can you manually engage the starter gear??? the new ring may be odd toothed or of a different size
    chucktx, Jan 25, 2011
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  7. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    It didn't say to shim at all. I'm gonna try pulling and reinstalling the starter.
    Tommyc, Jan 26, 2011
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