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23rd October 2009
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 108 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 Roadster Sportster/Buell Year: 2004 Other Motorcycle Model: Yamaha FZ1 Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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Starter specs. Does size matter?
Thinking about upgrading my starter to a shiny new Terry. Been highly recommended by a couple of my friends. But which one is right for me? They come in 1.2, 1.4 and 2.0kW versions. The 1.2 kw is supposed to be a stock replacement, but why wouldn't i go with the 1.4kW since it's the same price? Is there a disadvantage? More strain on the battery? Harder on the motor?
Your advice is appreciated. Anyone had experience with these starters? Thanks, everyone.
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23rd October 2009
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Bike Builder
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,853 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 2002 Other Motorcycle Model: Harley Ultra Classic Other Motorcycle Year: 2007
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Curious if the old starter was bad or are you just swapping to be swapping?
I'd think the higher rated starters are for needed torque in modified engines.
Call the tech guys at www.jpcycles.com
They can help you out.
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23rd October 2009
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Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 283
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As long as the fit is the same why wouldnt you want to go with a stronger starter? I would beef up the pos and neg cables, but thats a good idea anyway.
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23rd October 2009
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 108 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 Roadster Sportster/Buell Year: 2004 Other Motorcycle Model: Yamaha FZ1 Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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That's what i thought
Exactly. Plus, the 1.2 kW and 1.4 kW models are exactly the same price. Is there a downside i don't know about? Maybe someone here knows...
Oh, and my starter is occasionally doing the dreaded "clunk" and it's getting worse. Wanna get parts together before is get stuck with the bike down for weeks.
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23rd October 2009
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Master Bike Builder
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: IN MY SHED IN SUFFOLK
Posts: 2,031 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH 1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1984 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL 1200 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1993 Other Motorcycle Model: BMW R80ST Other Motorcycle Year: 1984
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The 1.4 kw starter will have a bit more torque than the 1.2 kw.
This will spin the engine over easier, not faster.
The 2 kw has more torque for hi comp engines, you would only require this starter if you had done a lot of work on the engine[UP TO STAGE 3]
The 1.4 kw would not load the cables or the battery any more than the 1.2 kw would.
At work we have mazda LPG fork lifts with two starters.
A low power and a high power
If we fit a low power it lasts no more that 6 months,
the high power one lasts at least 12 months?
But we fit what ever the customer wants?
I would go for the 1.4 kw motor
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23rd October 2009
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: So Cal
Posts: 2,213 Sportster/Buell Model: 883C Sportster/Buell Year: 2000
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FYI, the starter in my toyota truck (22RE 2.4l) is 1.0kw and is of the same type as the sportster starters.
The heavy duty version is 1.4kw
FYI2, still have original starter after 23+ years, only needed to change solenoid contacts. (relubed it when I had it apart)
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28th November 2009
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Senior Chief Know It All
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 813 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200L Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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the draw on the battery should be considered since our sporty's have a minimal charging system and a small battery
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28th November 2009
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 108 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 Roadster Sportster/Buell Year: 2004 Other Motorcycle Model: Yamaha FZ1 Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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Redhotter: thanks.
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