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Technical & Mechanical Problems
Intermittent problem starting Gen 1
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<blockquote data-quote="ionbeam" data-source="post: 1151644" data-attributes="member: 277"><p>The 170 amps is way too high, but typical of a failing starter. Cracking the throttle makes cranking <em>slightly</em> easier.</p><p></p><p>The extra current is hardest on the battery, but it also puts a lot of stress on wiring and may make the starter relay contacts more prone to arcing which is permanently damaging.</p><p></p><p>If it were my bike I would avoid the <em>possible</em> cost of a new battery and hurting the starter relay and replace the starter, but as always, YMMV.</p><p></p><p>If you have a local starter/alternator winding company they can fix your starter, test it and usually offer a warranty.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ionbeam, post: 1151644, member: 277"] The 170 amps is way too high, but typical of a failing starter. Cracking the throttle makes cranking [I]slightly[/I] easier. The extra current is hardest on the battery, but it also puts a lot of stress on wiring and may make the starter relay contacts more prone to arcing which is permanently damaging. If it were my bike I would avoid the [I]possible[/I] cost of a new battery and hurting the starter relay and replace the starter, but as always, YMMV. If you have a local starter/alternator winding company they can fix your starter, test it and usually offer a warranty. [/QUOTE]
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