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2003 1100 custom starting problems

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#1 ·
V-star 1100 custom has a start problem.... i think


can anyone tell me what's going on with my bike. is it just the starter. i bought it like this, but after adding a new battery it went away. now it's back.
sometimes if will do this over and over again. so i stop after maybe 4 tries, and then do it again. the other night it would not go.

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#3 ·
What does the battery voltage drop to when you crank the starter?

Have you check the reg/rec to see if it's charging? Also, have the battery load tested.
 
#4 ·
I have the same problem with my 04, the dreaded starter clutch. right now I am going as long as I can before fixing it. mine has been doing it for 6 months. dont give it any gas or choke from the start. once it catches give it gas and engage choke if needed.
 
#7 ·
BTW...what is your idle set at? It sounds really low.... should be 950-1000 for proper oiling at idle.

So the battery checks out fine and doesn't lose any charge while in the bike? The reg/rec is like a voltage regulator. if it goes bad, you either over or under charge.

I'd remove the starter too. Look at the 2 long bolts holding it together to make sure they aren't twisted. If they are loosen them and twist everything back where it should be.
 
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