Buell S1 Lightning 1996 Manual page 202

SOURCE OF
PROBLEM
2. Pinion does not 2.1 Battery.
engage with
ring gear while
starter is
running or
engine cannot
be cranked.
2.2 Wiring.
2.3 Overrunning
2.4 Ring gear.
3. Starter does 3.1 Solenoid.
not stop
running.
3.2 Starting
5-6
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting (Continued)
PROBABLE CAUSE
PROBLEM
2.1.1 Voltage drop due to
discharged battery.
2.1.2 Short-circuited or open
between electrodes.
2.1.3 Poor contact condition of
battery terminal(s).
2.2.1 Disconnection between
starter switch and solenoid
terminal.
2.3.1 Overrunning clutch
clutch. malfunction (rollers or
compression spring).
2.3.2 Pinion teeth worn out.
2.3.3 Pinion does not run in
overrunning direction.
2.3.4 Poor sliding condition of
spline teeth.
2.3.5 Reduction gears damaged.
2.4.1 Excessively worn teeth.
3.1.1 Return spring worn.
3.1.2 Coil layer shorted.
3.1.3 Contact plate melted and
stuck.
3.2.1 Unopened contacts.
switch or
starter relay.
3.2.2 Poor returning.
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SOLUTION
2.1.1 Charge battery.
2.1.2 Replace battery.
2.1.3 Clean and retighten.
2.2.1 Repair or replace wire.
2.3.1 Replace overrunning clutch.
2.3.2 Replace overrunning clutch.
2.3.3 Replace overrunning clutch.
2.3.4 Remove foreign materials,
dirt, or replace overrunning
clutch.
2.3.5 Replace overrunning clutch
and idler gear.
2.4.1 Replace ring gear.
3.1.1 Replace solenoid.
3.1.2 Replace solenoid.
3.1.3 Replace solenoid.
3.3.1 Replace starting switch or
starter relay.
3.3.1 Replace starting switch or
starter relay.