Questions & Answers for: starter grinds sometimes harley

sometimes the starter will just spin and then it sounds like it catches, but won't start. After a few times of spinning, then it seems like it lines up and will fire right off. I'm guessing that there

...starter on my 2003 harley softail has been acting up,sometimes making grinding?????? noises,now it won`t engage to start the engine? any ideas.......thanks If the starter just spins but doesn't turn ...

Starter has a hard time turning motor sometimes.It also will make a noise like the drive gear is slipping a tooth on the ring gear.Is the starter out of alignment or in need of a shim? No, the starter

...if it isn't holding a full charge it sometimes won't have the cranking amps to fully engage the starter. It could be the solenoid or the starter itself but I would start with the

...the starter motor, sometimes the brushes can be difficult to get back together. I usually use small 3" or 4" plastic wire ties to hold the brushes back while I reassemble the starter. Good Luck ...

...starter. sometimes fires right up and other times makes this grinding noise. once started, runs great. Sounds like a worn shaft bushing allowing the armature to rub on the field windings of the ...