1979 Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster "starter spins doesn" Questions

starter spins but the engine does not turn, it's not your starter. It is your starter drive or Bendix on the starter shaft. Disconnect the battery. Take the outer primary cover off. Take the wires

starter off and make sure the small gear on the end of it is in good shape as well. Try that Bendix with your hand, It should turn one way but not the other. Even if it does, that doesn't mean it&

...starter clutch gets gummed up it doesn't work properly. Take it off and clean it. If that doesn't work you will need a new clutch. The clutch is at the outside end if the starter motor. Go to ...

starter spins but doesn't turn over motor is there a keyway on one of the gears that could be broke and how do I get at it? Typically there is a piece called a one way clutch. It is bolted to the ...

...starter spins but doesn't crank the motor or is not ingaging. The starter only has about 500 kilometors on it. The starter clutch may be worn, or is sticking, this is separate from the starter ...