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Starter Drive Gear

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Tommyc, May 20, 2013.

  1. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    I think my drive gear may going bad.
    The bike starts right up but gives a binding sound when starter is engaged. Sounds like the starter gear assembly is binding up against the ring gear.
    I have tried everything, realigning the starter housing, 2 primary cover gaskets, no primary cover gasket, 1, 2 and no jackshaft shims.
    Still getting the binding sound.
    Any else got an idea of what it might be besides the gear?
    Tommyc, May 20, 2013
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    joshbob Well-Known Member

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    Tommy, try the ShovelheadUSA forum. I can usually get answers there specific to the ol' shovel.
    joshbob, May 23, 2013
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  4. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    It was the starter drive gear as I suspected. Replaced it and now she starts fine.
    Thanks.
    Tommyc, May 24, 2013
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  5. joshbob

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    Cool.
    joshbob, May 24, 2013
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