I need to change my starter on a 2002 Electraglide and would really appreciate step-by-step instructions. Any specialty tools required?
2007-07-11 18:41:47 · 7 answers · asked by appsptspcl 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
You don't need any special tools ,other than a torque wrench.
In addition to your starter you will need a primary cover gasket and 2 qts. of primary oil.
Heat your bike up (if possible) and drain primary.
Remove primary cover.
Disconnect battery and then cable at starter and unplug relay wire.
Remove pinion gear ( where starter meets clutch basket starter gear) you will have to bend a locking tab and remove a long 1/4 inch jack shaft bolt.
Then remove the 2 , 5/16 bolts that hold the starter to the primary.
Reassemble in reverse order. Tighten jack shaft bolt to 7lbs and re bend lock tab, cross tighten primary cover to 8-10 lbs.
I'm not sure of your primary oil capacity but it's usually around 40 oz.
2007-07-12 04:19:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sure everybody works on their Harley, unless they just won the lottery.
It is more of a job than could be discussed here, but its possible to do yourself. First you have to be a little mechanically minded, then you have to have a lot of tools, allen sockets, long extensions, etc. Then you need to buy a Harley Davidson service manual, don't buy a Cylmer POS, stick with original HD books. They are a lot better.
Also it will give troubleshooting tips, the starter may not be bad, switchs, solenoids, and cables also go bad.
2007-07-12 03:25:03 · answer #2 · answered by Jim F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't require any special tools.As far as step-by-step...Just take the old one off and do the opposite to put it back on.They're not complicated.
You really should go to your local dealer and buy a shop manual. It is one of the best investments you can make.They are only about $60.00 and will save you hundreds in the long run.
2007-07-12 18:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by bill b 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do you have an owner's (shop) manual? if not, you can probably get one at www.whitehorsepress.com for maybe $25, or your local Harley shop or dealership will order one for you. I have one for each bike, and they are valuable tools, for anything you can think of having to do with working on your bike. they are worth their weight, if you plan on doing work to your machine. otherwise, I'd go to the local Harley shop and ask about possibly required specialty tools and tips. best of luck to you.
2007-07-11 19:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by Auntie M. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't. It's still kinda new, so I don't have to fix it. I do regular maintenance, tinker and play with it instead. Hammer has the step by step for you. I would recommend the factory service manual. Every procedure is detailed, including warnings where they changed what tool to use. (Example: locking tool for primary to remove pulley/sprocket) Mine was about $50 from the dealer.
2007-07-12 11:00:18 · answer #5 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Go to the dealer and buy a shop manual it will detail the procedure for you.
2007-07-11 19:17:56 · answer #6 · answered by Nancy P 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Are you kidding? everyone works on their Harley.
2007-07-11 19:11:27 · answer #7 · answered by Scott H 7 · 3⤊ 6⤋