How to start a Harley Davidson Sportster XI 883?

How to start a Harley Davidson Sportster XI 883?

To Lean will hurt the engine : To start a Harley Davidson Sportster XI 883, you will need: 1. Open the cap for the fuel tank and see how much fuel is in your motorcycle. Add fuel as needed. Note that the engine may not start if you have low fuel.

How to slow down a Harley Davidson Sportster?

Restart the engine. It should be running just fine now. Now turn the mixture screw in slowly while listening to the engine speed. As soon as you hear the speed change (slow down) ever so slightly stop and back off a quarter turn for colder weather and half a turn for warm weather.

What happens when the Idle is high on a Harley Davidson?

Strange that there are no historical codes since you did say you saw the check engine light come on. (Could be you went through 50 key cycles with no engine issues) When you get off the interstate & the idle is high,,, if you were to power it off and restart the bike, does the idle calm down or does it resume the high idle.

Why is the RPM on my Harley Davidson so high?

(Could be you went through 50 key cycles with no engine issues) When you get off the interstate & the idle is high,,, if you were to power it off and restart the bike, does the idle calm down or does it resume the high idle. Would help to know how high the RPM was, but you have no tach. (?)

To Lean will hurt the engine : To start a Harley Davidson Sportster XI 883, you will need: 1. Open the cap for the fuel tank and see how much fuel is in your motorcycle. Add fuel as needed. Note that the engine may not start if you have low fuel.

What should idle speed be on Harley Davidson Sportster?

Evo Motors should idle at a minimum of 700 rpm and Twin Cams at 900 rpm—they sound great idling at lower revs than this, but it can cause premature wear on your valve train. This article does NOT cover idle mixture—that is something else—we are just looking at simple idle speed adjustment here.

What causes a Harley Davidson to have a hard start?

When fuel injected Harley motorcycles begin to experience a rough or high idle, or a hard start condition, often this is a result of a faulty Idle Air Control ( IAC) or MAP sensor.

What to do if your Harley won’t idle?

If its not that, the carb probably needs a good cleaning. If you have to leave the choke pulled out for it to run, it’s either got and intake leak or either a clogged jet. With the bike running spray some wd40 around the intake seals and listen for changes in the rpms.

What kind of power does a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster have?

The new, 1998 XL1200S Sportster Sport promises to beat with a hot-rod heart. But think again. All the engineering changes made to this first “P-3”-powered Sporty have resulted in more of a seamless, torquey type of acceleration rather than brute, wide-eyed, idle-skipping power.

What’s the compression ratio on a Harley Davidson 883 Sportster?

The heads mate the compact combustion chamber of the 883 Sportster with 1200cc-size valves and better-flowing ports. The combustion chamber yields a 10.0:1 compression ratio and allows quick burning of the mixture, even with a single sparkplug per cylinder; but Harley has given each head (on the 1200S only) two plugs.

What makes a Harley Davidson Sportster a sport?

The racing-style saddle and checkered-flag tank logo distinguish the Sport from any other machine. Though the vibration would make us reluctant to choose it for long-distance rides, Harley Sportster 1200 Sport provides more punch around town than other H-Ds and can provide hours of pleasure on winding roads.

The new, 1998 XL1200S Sportster Sport promises to beat with a hot-rod heart. But think again. All the engineering changes made to this first “P-3”-powered Sporty have resulted in more of a seamless, torquey type of acceleration rather than brute, wide-eyed, idle-skipping power.

The heads mate the compact combustion chamber of the 883 Sportster with 1200cc-size valves and better-flowing ports. The combustion chamber yields a 10.0:1 compression ratio and allows quick burning of the mixture, even with a single sparkplug per cylinder; but Harley has given each head (on the 1200S only) two plugs.

When did the Buell 883 Sportster come out?

The starting point was new cylinder heads based on the ones introduced on the Buell S1 Lightning in 1996. The heads mate the compact combustion chamber of the 883 Sportster with 1200cc-size valves and better-flowing ports.

Why is my Harley Davidson Sportster not starting?

Place your Sportster in second or third gear for the best results. A battery that can’t start your engine may no longer be recharging properly because of its age and current state of charge. The ground cables that connect the battery to your Sportster frame must also be undamaged and free of corrosion.

How does the ignition work on a Harley Davidson Sportster?

When current is sent to the ignition coil from the ignition module or E.C.M., the primary winding energizes and creates a strong magnetic field. The secondary winding increases the voltage as the magnetic field is created and sends a high energy spark to the spark plug.

What should the current be on a Harley Davidson starter?

In addition to the starter current draw test, you can measure the voltage at the wire connected to the starter solenoid from the ignition switch. With the ignition in the on/run position and the button pressed, 12 volts should be present at this wire.

What does it mean when a Harley won’t idle?

Went to start it won’t stay idling unless you either hold the choke out or give it some throttle. Also when you ride their is like a hesitation where the bike kind of jerks like it loses fuel supply forms split second any recommendations. Click to expand…

What causes a Harley Davidson engine to sputter?

That too, from sitting a lot water can condense inside the carb especially if you live in a humid area….the float bowl could be poluted with water buildup….that messes up everything when it comes to running smooth… Thanks Badinfluence… Thanks for the indepth info and it was actually the crank position sensor…go figure.

Why does my Harley Davidson engine choke out?

I have a sputtering problem once I get on the road. I have replaced the spark plugs, replaced the fuel and the bike starts right up with the choke out, then after a few I can push the chock in and it will idle.

Went to start it won’t stay idling unless you either hold the choke out or give it some throttle. Also when you ride their is like a hesitation where the bike kind of jerks like it loses fuel supply forms split second any recommendations. Click to expand…

That too, from sitting a lot water can condense inside the carb especially if you live in a humid area….the float bowl could be poluted with water buildup….that messes up everything when it comes to running smooth… Thanks Badinfluence… Thanks for the indepth info and it was actually the crank position sensor…go figure.

I have a sputtering problem once I get on the road. I have replaced the spark plugs, replaced the fuel and the bike starts right up with the choke out, then after a few I can push the chock in and it will idle.

How to adjust idle speed on a Harley Davidson Sportster?

Practice getting the screwdriver onto the screw without the motor running, since the motor vibrates and if it’s rubber mounted, it will jump around making getting in the screw a bit of a challenge. You can also adjust the screw 1/4 of a turn at a time with the motor switched off and restart the motor to see where the idle speed is at.

What causes carburetor to pop on Harley Davidson?

The gaskets between the head pipes and the exhaust ports of the heads is a crush fit that will leak if the pipes are removed, reinstalled, or over/under torqued. Cool air drawn into the exhaust at these seals will result in hesitation or popping commonly misdiagnosed as a carburetor problem.

What kind of speedometer does a Harley Davidson Sportster use?

Harley has used several different speedometer configurations on the Sportster, with all models since 1995 having a fully electronic unit, and models from 1973 having the speedo running off a cable connected to the front wheel.

Where is the speed sensor on a Harley Davidson?

The speed sensor is located on the back of the transmission, and monitors a cog in the transmission to determine speed and distance. Unfortunately, this sensor tends to act like a magnet and can pick up debris that hampers its ability to function.

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