I have a 91 FXR with many miles. Lately when i start it it is starting to make a grinding noise before the starter disengages. i am trying to be ahead of any troubles i may see in the future. Any ideas out there what is causing this and what canbe done to elieviate the noise?
Thanks,
David

 

Ooooooh

 

Sounds like the gear in the primary. Maybe the return spring. Pull the outer primary off and look at it. There's also a bearing in the outer primary cover.

 

Check the condition of the clutch basket ring gear

 

why can't I find my thread under the classic evo models where i thought I posted it?

 

You must be over 65 !!!!

 

Could be the starter clutch. Kind of a high-pitched grating noise?