Wow you did say a 2004 FLHRC I replaced the starter with a chrome polish starter and I didn't do any of that tapped it with a dead blow hammer and out it came not understanding what is going on with your Road King compared to mine
Did you check the battery charge status before embarking into the starter replacement? To me, the sound you got in the beginning was typical of a flat battery.
I did. The new starter took care of it. I was of the same opinion at first, but after the starter replacement, it whirled right over. Thanks for watching!
