Removal
Note. Before removing the starter, perform diagnostics listed in the VRSCA Electrical Diagnostic Manual.
1. Remove right side cover.
2. See Figure 5-4. Remove maxi-fuse.
3. Unlatch and open seat.
4. Remove the airbox cover. See 1.4 Airbox and air filter.
Warning! To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehicle, disconnect the negative battery cable before proceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in death or serious injury.
5. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
6. Remove exhaust system to provide clearance for starter removal. See 2.7 Exhaust system.
7. See Figure 5-6. Pull back solenoid cable protective boot and loosen and remove hex-nut. Remove solenoid cable terminal ring (2).
8. Remove both starter mounting bolts and washers (1).
9. Remove starter from right side of motorcycle.
Installation
1. Lubricate the starter о-ring with Harley-Davidson Special Purpose Grease, Part No. 99857-97.
2. Install starter gear shaft into engine housing.
Note. Be sure starter gear shaft engages the teeth of the limiter assembly in the engine housing.
3. See Figure 5-6. Install the two starter mounting bolts and washers (1). Alternately tighten the bolts to 6-10 Nm (53-88 in-lbs).
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Figure 5-6. Starter (protective boot removed): 1. Starter mounting bolts and washers; 2. Solenoid cable terminal ring
4. Slide solenoid cable terminal ring (2) over starter post. Thread on and tighten hex-nut to 6-10 Nm (53-88 in-lbs).
5. Slide protective boot securely over terminal.
Caution! Attach the cables to the correct battery terminals using the proper torque. Overtightening bolts can damage battery terminals and incorrect connections may damage the motorcycle’s electrical system.
Warning! Always connect the positive battery cable first. If the positive cable should contact ground with the negative cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explosion that could result in death or serious injury.
6. Connect negative battery cable. See 1.7 Battery maintenance.
7. Install airbox cover. See 1.4 Airbox and air filter.
8. Replace maxi-fuse and the right side cover.
Caution! When closing the seat, make sure the ignition switch is in the FUEL position. If the ignition switch is in any other position when the seat is closed, the seat latch mechanism could be damaged.
9. Turn ignition switch to FUEL and close seat. Then turn ignition switch to LOCK.
Warning! After installing and locking seat, pull upward on the latch side of the seat to be sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift position during vehicle operation resulting in loss of control of the vehicle and death or serious injury.