Buell 2008 XB SERIES Electrical Diagnostics Manual page 31

Table 1-7. Pinion Does Not Engage With Ring Gear While Starter is Cranked or Engine Cannot Be Cranked
SOURCE OF PROBLEM
Overrunning clutch
Gear teeth on clutch shell
SOURCE OF PROBLEM
Start switch or start relay
Gear teeth on clutch shell
Solenoid
PROBABLE CAUSE
Overrunning clutch malfunction (rollers or
compression spring).
Pinion teeth worn out.
Pinion does not run in overrunning direction.
Poor sliding condition of spline teeth.
Reduction gears damaged.
Excessively worn teeth.
Table 1-8. Starter Does Not Stop Running
PROBABLE CAUSE
Unopened contacts.
Poor return caused by sticky switch or relay contacts.
Excessively worn teeth.
Return spring worn.
Coil layer shorted.
Contact plate melted and stuck.
Replace overrunning clutch.
Replace overrunning clutch.
Replace overrunning clutch.
Remove foreign materials, dirt or replace
overrunning clutch or pinion shaft.
Replace overrunning clutch and idler gear.
Replace clutch shell.
Replace start switch or start relay.
Replace start switch or start relay.
Replace clutch shell.
Replace spring.
Replace solenoid.
Replace solenoid.
2008 Buell XB Diagnostics: Starting / Charging 1-17
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