[mjohnson]

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:?If I push the starter button real fast it catchs if It is held for more than a brief second - it just spins but doesn't engage - everyone have an idea?

 

[BRowan]

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This very subject was covered recently. Heres the thread- http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=595&forum_id=1&highlight=starter

BTW, welcome to the forum.

 

[mjohnson]

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Thanks I'll go there. I new to the forum and to Gold wings - always had big Kaw's

 

[FitzAl]

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Welcome to the forum here mjohnson. Many of us had this very problem and the simple and cheap task of flushing the engine and changing to lighter oil does work a lot of the time.

 

[mjohnson]

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Any ideas on the numbers for the lighter oil? 5w 40 or maybe a synthetic oil? I really appreciate the help!