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Starter Motors for Sportster 1981→ and Big Twin 1989→

Starter Motors for Sportster 1981→ and Big Twin 1989→

Starter Motors for Sportster 1981→ and Big Twin 1991→
Starter Motors for Sportster 1981→ and Big Twin 1991→
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Spyke Super Starter Motors for Sportster 1981→ and Big Twin 1989→
Spyke Super Starter Motors for Sportster 1981→ and Big Twin 1989→
High-performance starter for high-performance motors. Spyke Super starters deliver up to 200% more torque than original equipment. With an intelligent gear reduction design they increase cranking speed at low amperage draw and deliver fast, reliable starts with less battery drain. Even under bad circumstances like high compression, cold weather or poor carburetor adjustment - Spyke starters always haul.
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Starter Pinion and Shaft for Big Twin 1989-2006
Starter Pinion and Shaft for Big Twin 1989-2006
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O-Rings for Starter Shafts
O-Rings for Starter Shafts
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Spyke Starter Jackshaft Kits
Spyke Starter Jackshaft Kits
Complete starter jackshaft kits to replace the OEM parts or to be used on project bikes.
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Spyke Starter Pinion and Ring Gear Conversion Kits
Spyke Starter Pinion and Ring Gear Conversion Kits
Useful kits for the conversion of the delicate, fine-tooth starter gears 1994-up to the sturdy, coarse-tooth gear assembly of the 1990-93 era. Each kit consists of starter shaft pinion gear and starter ring gear for the clutch basket.
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Retro Starter Pinion
Retro Starter Pinion
To be used in combination with aftermarket 66 T ring gears on 5 speed Big Twins 1994-up. The combination 66/9 teeth has been proved sturdier than the stock 102/10 T combination.
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Solenoid Cover 1991→
Solenoid Cover 1991→
Cover with a show-chrome-finish for the starter solenoid of all Big Twin models from 1991 to present.
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Prism Supply Quick Stick Starter Lever
Prism Supply Quick Stick Starter Lever
The part is mounted, instead of the solenoid cover, with three screws on the starter and complety replaces the electrical starter circuit. Moving the lever to the right (in the direction of travel!) causes the starter pinion to engage in the starter clutch and closes the contact for the starter motor. A spring on the lever prevents it from becoming loose.
Fits Big Twins and Sportsters, but may need to be relocated or modified depending on exhaust system.
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Standard Starter Button for Solenoid
Standard Starter Button for Solenoid
Standard solenoid cover with integrated push button, that complety replaces the electrical starter circuit. Useful as back-up or to clean up the handlebar.
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Die Cast Starter Button for Solenoid
Die Cast Starter Button for Solenoid
This solenoid cover for starter motors 1991-up features an integrated starter button. Can be used as a “back-up” starter parallel to the handlebar switch or as a custom bike starter of its own right. The cover is precisely die-cast and provides more positive guidance for the push button than our standard version.
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Starter Button for Spyke Solenoid
Starter Button for Spyke Solenoid
This small solenoid cover features an integrated starter button. Can be used as a “back-up” starter parallel to the handlebar switch or as a custom bike starter of its own right. With adjustable actuator stud for more positve actuation.
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Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts

These starters have the magnetic switch built in

The structural separation in starter motor and solenoid switch needs a lot of space and is also not very service-friendly. Against this background, Harley-Davidson's decision to use a more compact starter design in the Sportster series from the early 1980s is understandable. A housing not much larger than a Hitachi or Prestolite starter motor houses the complete electric motor as well as the solenoid switch and the engagement mechanism. The external starter housing with the gears is also eliminated. The gear transmission and a freewheel are also integrated in the new starter motors. After eight years of successful testing in the Sportsters, the Big Twins then also got this new starter.

Can you repair the starter engine yourself?

Of course you can replace the starter motor completely. For this purpose we offer original spare parts or engines from Spyke. This is a good idea if the starter has accumulated a lot of service years and shows wear. That can include a worn armature and carbon brushes, burnt magnetic switch contacts and a freewheel which no longer functions 100%.

If only one of these problems occurs, you can repair such a starter yourself with a little care and good tools. To do this, you often do not even have to completely disassemble it. The quality spare parts for this work are available from us, along with tips from the service crew and instructions and manuals. And afterwards, you can reinstall the starter motor with a good feeling and cruise a few more ten thousand miles until the next overhaul.

Manual operation

All those who don't trust these relays for electric starting (what you don't have can't break!) or who want to do without the starter button for a clean handlebar, you can replace the cover of the solenoid switch with one with a starter button. After successful installation, simply press the button directly on the starter and - wroooom!

Have any questions?

Our service team will be glad to help out: Mondays - Thursdays 08:00-17:00 CET, Fridays 08:00-16:00 CET, Phone: +49 / 931 250 61 16, eMail: service@wwag.com