The importance of having a clean starter connection | Doc Harley | Low Country Harley-Davidson
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- This week Doc discusses the importance of having a clean connection to the starter on your Harley-Davidson.
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Well I had a look at my one on me 2009 street bob .. and yes it was in a right old state .. had a good clean up and yes the bike feels a ton better for it .. hard to explain but it just feels better…
Brilliant post and. Much appreciated..
Right on….Doc
I've been having trouble with my my battery going dead, I never thought to check the connections on the starter, excellent video! Thanks Doc
Doc's the best.
I appreciate your views and comments….Doc
Man I hope Low Country HD pays you well Doc. Your a diamond, all that knowledge.
Your very kind. My bills are paid and food on the table....Doc
Didn’t realize that. Good information, I will definitely do this. It’s a easy preventative measure. Thanks Doc.
Glad it was helpful..Doc
Thanks Doc. Common sense mechanics. I like that. Get them to do the simple stuff maybe they will take on the hard stuff too. You're a good man, the world needs more of you. God knows the common biker is no longer capable of anything beyond filling the tank, and pressing the start button. That fails its game over. Great video!
Thank you Billy…..Doc
Did mine after watching this video.
Thanks Doc. I've never thought about the starter. I will now.
Just because it works, does not mean it does not need some TLC. As always Doc, gold.
Your channel is the only one I follow for advise for DIY maintenance... thankyou for your advice.. I've got a sportster XXL 2013 👍👍🙏🇮🇳
Thanks but don't limit yourself there are others..Doc
Funny you mentioned this Doc, just did a battery replacement on my wife's 2011 883 superlow and had to remove that same connection and cleaned it up. That was just 10 days ago.
Thank you for all the good advice Doc!
Yes sir, see it all the time. Someone will tell me "my bike or car, truck, etc, is doing weird things and runs rough " The frist thing that I tell them is check you battery connections at the stater, the battery, the ground to the frame, motor, etc. even the charging system. Dirty grounds are the biggest culprits out there on just about anything. Good piece of advice. I really like you videos and have even learned a thing or two from you. Thanks Doc.
Thanks for the good report.....Doc
Electrifying! I will relay the video. Hope all comments are positive and nothing negative!
Please do...Doc
I did what you said +alot of other things on my machine what a difference thanks Newt from Bettendorf Iowa.
Another great tip..thanks Doc
I will definatly check that when the Snow is finally gone!
I really enjoy your videos. Great commonsense and very informative. Thanks Doc
Thank you for taking time to watch....Doc
Right on time doc. I just bought a new battery for my 2017 fatty. I will definitely do that before installing the new battery
ditto
Doc, that is excellent advice
Great info
I never thought about this. Thanks for the advice. :)
Aye on my 14 SG there's a cover on that nut ,I looked and happy to report Clean !
Thanks Doc for the reminder!!! I'll be sure to put that on my de-winterizing list for both of our bikes for sure.
Great...Doc
Doc, nice advice for the starter an connectors. A little TLC go's a long way.👍
Thanks 👍...Doc
Thanks Doc , I’ll check it 🤟🏽🤙🏽
Easy check to see if your cables or connections need attention, use a voltmeter between the two ends and measure the voltage drop while cranking the engine. Any more than one volt drop means there's an issue to be addressed. Also, rubber mount engines have TWO ground cables, one from the battery to the starter, one from the driveline to the frame. Both need to be checked. If the frame has a good ground and the driveline does not, it could smoke your clutch cable because it just turned into the path of least resistance.
Thanks !
Good info and preventative maintenance tip Doc. Thanks much!
Thank you for watching..Doc
Wow. Great advice for sure. Thanks Doc.
Great information Doc.
Very cool,
Thank you kindly..Doc
Good idea. Thanks
Man that’s why they call you DOC
Thanks doc!
This os very important for Big Twins.
you are awesome doc
Your are too kind, Thank you for watching..Doc
Thank you for this hint.
You are welcome Michael...Doc
Usefull as ever thanks doc
Thanks for watching...Doc
O yel ,,! I’ve got to check mine!
Thanks! i am actually looking to do this but on my Heritage Softtail Classic 2005 the access isnt that easy..
I searched online for hours but it seems like i actually need to remove the oil tank to get to the starter..
do you know if it is possible to do without that?
I have seen a tech remove the starter by removing the rear tire, fender plastic cover behind the oil tank. It still was tough….Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson thanks i'll look into that.
really dont wanna drop the new oil haha
Hey Doc, I have an 07 softail deluxe and I can just barely see the positive terminal on the starter but I can't for the life of me see the ground anywhere. Do I actually have to pull the oil tank to get at it?
No, remove the battery and follow the negative lead to the starter mounting allen bolts……Doc
Hey Doc, been following your channel for a while and you explain the more common issues with Harley’s well and the fix for it. I’ve scrolled thru your videos and haven’t been able to find one regarding an issue I’m having. I have a 2020 Street Glide Special and noticed when I’m accelerating I’m getting a faint rattle that seems to be coming from my fairing. Usually hear it around 3000 RPM. And thoughts on what it may be? Thinking it’s an external rattle. Thanks bud! Keep the videos coming!
That's a tough one. You will have to separate the noise from motor or chassis. Ask the questions of, Dose it do it only at 3000 in every gear? in neutral?, on rough surfaces, in a curve? Remember a fairing reflects many sounds so it could be coming from somewhere else than where you hear it. And finally the question must be asked,"What was the last thing I did or added to the bike before the Noise showed up....Doc
Good preventive maintenance tip, Doc. I am at 4.5 years with my OEM battery (2018 FLXS) and it still works fine, I’m pretty sure I need to swap it out soon ‘just because.’ I don’t ever recall getting over 4 years on a motorcycle battery in 45+ years of riding, what’s your experience?
Yes 4.5 you are traveling with a hope and prayer it will start when you come out of the barber chair...Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson - Roger that, gonna get it swapped asap! Thx!
Can you put any lube on the terminals to help keep corrosion down?
Yes….Doc
Hey Doc I got a question for you is there a way to get to the rear shift Rod linkage other than taking apart the entire primary on a 2004 Road King custom
Nope….Doc
Thanks!!
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
Doc, do you recommend using dielectric grease on those terminals after you clean them?
Yes...Doc
Hey Doc, I've a question that's driving me crazy. I got a NOCO BOOST X GBX 75, so it's pretty powerful. My batter is dead, I connect the positive from the jumper box to the positive of the batter, or stater, and the negative to the ground, a nut to the passenger pegs or bolt from the engine or frame, but nothing happens, absolutely nothing. I turn the key, and everything remains dead, nothing. No sign of life. Why? what's going on? Why my bike won't jump start with the jumper box?
Thank you Doc.
1st you did not mention what Harley Model you own. If it is rubber mounted, the Power train to frame may be compromised. But more than likely, a completely dead battery can not work in a Harley-Davidson. There has to be some voltage in the battery, preferably near 12 volts…..Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Hi Doc, thank you for your quick reply. I thought it didn't make any difference of what kind of Harley it is, but I got a 2004 Sportster Custom. And the Noco gbx 75 jump starter box claims to start dead batteries. But I know my battery wasn't completely dead because I had turned my bike on earlier that afternoon and I checked with the multimeter--it read 6. something. So it really drives me crazy! why does everybody jump start their bikes and every time my bike won't start I can't seem to jump start it, with what I believe to have a great jump starter? What seems to be the problem? Am I connecting the clamps wrongly? I mean, where do the cables need to be connected in order to jump-start your bike, to the negative and positive from the battery itself, or can it be connected to the positive of the starter and a bolt from the frame or engine? I mean jump starting a vehicle is as simple as drinking a glass of water, but my bike doesn't want to jump start and I end up stranded on the road and forced to call AAA
Thanks for your help Doc
Doc what happens when you have a starter that occasionally engages while driving a sportster ?
Older Sportsters used a relay that was susceptible to moisture. Check it …Doc
Doc, super!!!
I'm understand!!!))) 😉👍👍👍🖖👽
Thanks! 👍...Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson you best!!!)) 👍👍👍😉🖖👽
Doc, what's a recommendation to replace the starter . Miles wise , I have a 21 street glide
I recommend diagnosing the starter and repairing it. Nothing logical about replacing an entire starter when individual repair parts are available. These starters are very common in the automotive world and your local auto electric repair shop can refurbish and test them 100%. If buying new and OEM is out of the budget, I defer to All Balls through Drag Specialties.
Doc, would that be cleaned when you have full service done at the dealership on my Electra glide ultra classic?? 👍👍🇨🇦
That’s a good question is this a normal service item
No it is not....Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Doc Harley thank you for the awesome videos. I will look after this right away as my bike is 12 years old. 👍👍🇨🇦
Why don't you just God damned do it yourself. You're the problem. Even if it was done with "full service" what makes you think they did a good job? Nobody cares about your machine more than you I don't care who or how much money you throw at them. End of the day, it's on you. If it's not, you shouldn't own a bike.
What do you recommend for cleaning the starter terminal?
Stainless fine tooth brush...Doc
That’s a good tip Doc. I think I will do that this spring. Mine was starting hard last summer , I thought it was just an old battery . It is 10 yrs old ……. lol
Sounds like you take the time to make sure your bike is ready for the new season....Doc
2012 Street glide won’t start when eng hot!!
Pls ???many tks Doc!
Too many possibilities! CKP failing, Ignition coil failure, failing intake manifold seals…..Take it to your dealer to diagnose….Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson many tks for reply!the starter connection is already check and cleaned!your information is very good idea for troubleshooting!tks!
I’ve been watching you for a few years and it’s only just dawned on how much you sound like Jim Rohn.
Really?
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
Yes.
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How difficult is that to get to on a Fat Bob Dyna?
There is a threaded post welded to the frame backbone under the seat. The two battery cables get together at this post, then final ground connection is on the starter mounting bolt. The Dyna is notorious for a poor ground connection at the starter bolt, because of the powdercoating between the lug and boss. Clean it down to bare metal.
@@patrickzambori473 Thanks. I'll try to get at it Sunday.
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I live 2000 feet from the ocean; I know about corrosion.
Terrific information but he’s just so unbelievably condescending. 😅
What? Where?When?