first off, what model? i own a1985 wideglide and just replaced starter with an allballs easy to do disconnect cables, lower rear brake cylinder,undo 2 thru bolts being careful not to separate two halves
how do i replace the bendix drive in my 85 harley fxrs
Remove the starter. the solenoid is mounted on the starter.
you need to remove the left primary case and remove the gear from the end of the starter shaft. then you can remove the mounting bolts and the starter will slide out.
Remove the cables from the 1995 Harley-Davidson Road Tank motorcycle starter. Remove the retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new starter. The starter turns the engine over so it can start.
with a hammer
Disconnect the - battery cable Raise and support vehicle Remove wiring at top of starter Remove starter mounting bolts Remove starter
disconnect the battery, pull the primary cover and remove the jack shaft, You will need a 1/4 Allen socket to get to the starter bolts. remove battery pos cable from starter and remove
To remove the starter on an '85 Harley Evo, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Then, remove the starter's electrical connections, typically the positive and ground wires. Next, unbolt the starter from the engine using the appropriate socket or wrench, and carefully pull it out from its mounting position. Finally, inspect the area for any debris before installing a new starter, if necessary.
Disconnect battery negative terminal, drain primary chaincase, remove outer chaincase cover, remove jackshaft end screw, disconnect positive terminal & solenoid terminal from starter, remove two allenhead starter mounting bolts, lift out starter. To reinstall starter reverse procedure.
REMOVE OUTER PRIMARY COVER. REMOVE JACKSHAFT NUT( THE SMALL NUT ON THE SMALL GEAR TOP REAR) TWO SCREWS(BOLTS) THAT RUN INWARD THRU STARTER BELOW OIL TANK REMOVE STARTER FROM BACK OF INNER PRIMARY. IF YOU BUY A HARLEY DAVIDSON SERVICE MANUAL, THE PROCEDURE SHOULD BE THE SAME AS HARLEY'S. LAKELIZARD
Disconnect battery negative terminal, drain primary chaincase, remove outer chaincase cover, remove jackshaft end screw, disconnect positive terminal & solenoid terminal from starter, remove two allenhead starter mounting bolts, lift out starter. To reinstall starter reverse procedure.
To remove a 1987 Harley Davidson starter motor, first disconnect the battery to prevent any electrical shorts. Then, locate the starter motor, usually mounted near the engine, and remove the bolts securing it to the engine. Disconnect the wiring harness and carefully pull the starter motor out of its mounting location. Finally, ensure all connections are clear and check for any debris before installation of a new starter, if necessary.