Started problems

[John Luciano]

HERE it is folks

 

[KDHUFF]

I LIKE it......

 

[1550vt]

Good luck. I wish some of us others were close enough to come over and help you and it's too bad you have this problem on a new build. I don't think it will be that hard to trace the problem and fix it. Too bad the folks you got it from are such a!!-holes. Now that I think on that....I would never let them touch it again anyway. No telling what you may get back.

Just another custom-builder with an attitude. They have been watching too much American Chopper, or Biker Build-off on TV.

 

[iowaguy7282]

John, I'm glad to see you found it. I haven't figured out how to post my album yet. As soon as I have time and can figure it out, I have several pictures of my trike.

 

[iowaguy7282]

Well, the guys at the shop that built my trike called me tonight and said that they were going to ship me the parts that I need to fix the problem. When I get the parts and get them put in, I'll let you all know if it worked or not.

 

[John Luciano]

What part did they ship

 

[1550vt]

Judging from the picture, I think what we apparently have here is a built-up machine from aftermarket parts. NOTHING wrong with that at all, but we really don't know what starter, or guts iowaguy has. From the description of the motor, it likely has a large aftermarket starter on it and it may very well be that a weaker plunger return spring is what is needed and may be common practice in the custom bike world. I think we have been giving standard answers and suggestions based on our thoughts this was a box-stock HD machine....which it isn't.

I'm like John.....tell us what they send you.

 

[iowaguy7282]

The parts arrived today. A week and a half later than promised, but I now have the parts. They sent me a shorter starter spring and shorter starter bolt. I installed the parts today and she started right up. Also included for my trouble were 2 t-shirts, one for me and one for my son.

 

[Nana]

That's good news! Make the most of it with some great riding

 

[1550vt]

I think most of us were of the opinion you had a stock Harley and that is where our remarks and suggestions were directed. That has to be an aftermarket starter on your bike....which is just fine.

Apparently, it has a feature which allows for different strength plunger return springs. Possibly to prevent the contacts from sticking due to the high current needed to turn that large starter motor. I would still consider getting one of those covers with the push-button on it just as insurance.

 

[ultraboy]

I see it has twin steering dampers.....Hmmmmmm

 

[screwball]

That's one hell of a 'first bike'