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[tennisman]

My 08 SEUC was built in late May 08 and it has been confirmed I have the newer 110 engine upgrades (head gasket, ACRs, etc.).  I had an ACR problem at the rear cylinder about 10K miles ago (dealer replaced the ACR); bike now has 30K miles.  Now every 3rd cold start or so, the starter cranks, then grinds as if I had a small kickback.  This symptom just began during the last month.  If I continue to hold the starter button down, the starter engages again and the bike starts.  At hot starts, the bike typically starts normally.  Also, it SEEMS to start better, without grinding, if after I turn the ignition on, immediately hit the starter (like there may be some injector leakage?). 
Any thoughts?  I am taking it into the dealer since warranty expires next month.
T-man

[BalDeagle]

This is a very common problem with the 110 engine. I have three close friends (2 with Seuc's and one with a SERK) plus my own that all do this. Mine seems to be worse when it is hot rather then when it is cold.

The mechanic at the local stealership said he didn't know any way of stopping it, but that as far as he was concerned it didn't do any harm to anything. Sounds bl**dy awful though!

BD

[muddypaws]

My bike has had two clutch gears replace and today a new starter is going in. It sounds like crap about every 5-6 start. Does not mater if it's hot or cold.

[BayouBiker]

Had the starter on my '07 SEUC replaced under w*rranty with a chrome high-torque unit.
Been ok since...

[DESERTBEAR54]

My 08 SEUC Kasper did it from new and all the way up to 46,000 miles. Had dealer look at it numerous times and they could not ever find anything wrong. My answer to that was Buy a 2010 SEUC and problem goes away. It is probably one of the nicest things besides the new suspension that I love about the bike. You hit the starter and it starts so easy with no GOD Aweful Sound and kickback.

[ultrafxr]

You need a new starter motor - it is going bad.  Fixed mine both times.  Starters seem to last about 25k - at least on my bike.

[Trapperdog]

The starter should be fine but the starter clutch (and possibly pinion and ring gear) might be going bad. The starter clutch gets gumed up and the pinion gear can't fully engauge. I've been through 2 already but may not be your problem.
Have you replaced your fuel filter and fuel pump hoses yet? Probably not the problem, you just mentioned injector leakage and the fuel pump hose leakage we have came to mind.