Does anybody know what automotive starter clutch fits a 1988 FXR no HD or Accel available here will take about 3 weeks for one to arrive from the US

 

Im not sure what else interchanges. Whats wrong with yours? Can ya shoot us a pic of your problem?
Hatch

 

[QUOTE=hatchetman;7534338]Im not sure what else interchanges. Whats wrong with yours? Can ya shoot us a pic of your problem?
Hatch

mine is toast won't lock when trying to start the starter just spins , it is engaging on the clutch basket and the shaft is spinning but the starter clutch wont grab to turn the clutch basket over

 

With the ready availibility of parts and pieces here in the states, we don't normally look for "off label parts". However since the starters are made in japan, perhaps you should look at some of their smaller starters???

 

Is it a Nippo starter similar to what is used on later bikes?.....If so, you can easily cross reference an auto part that fits it. In the US, there are about 15 years worth of makes and models of cars that use the same starter clutch that will fit a later HD starter. The only difference is the price.....A little Googling should find you your answer.

I guess some people here in the states might not look for "off-label" parts, but savy ones wanting to save a pile of $$ often do...My Twin Cam is running SB Chevy lifters in her right now...LOL.

 

Is it a Nippo starter similar to what is used on later bikes?.....If so, you can easily cross reference an auto part that fits it. In the US, there are about 15 years worth of makes and models of cars that use the same starter clutch that will fit a later HD starter. The only difference is the price.....A little Googling should find you your answer.

I guess some people here in the states might not look for "off-label" parts, but savy ones wanting to save a pile of $$ often do...My Twin Cam is running SB Chevy lifters in her right now...LOL.

No the earlier starters where quite different the solenoid was separate from the starter and the starter clutch(bendix)is located on the jackshaft by the ringear as far as i know no parts are interchangable early to late
A 1988 FXR is the early style starter --- 1989 and later have the new style starter