Why is my motor not working on my Sportster?
Check your speedo head for DTC’s. A failing crank position sensor can cause a problem like yours. A bad sensor will sometimes fail when heat is introduced and begin working again once it cools.
What to do if your Sportster is not getting spark?
Open your gas cap and listen for a possible vapor lock condition. Ground your spark plugs to check for spark. If this problem began after you cleaned your carb, start looking in that area 1st.
What causes a motorcycle to not start up?
The most common time that you will encounter fuel problems is when you try to start your motorcycle for the first time after being stored for a long period of time. After a while, the gas can break down if it was not properly stabilized and will lose enough octane so that it will not combust.
What to do if your Speedo sensor is not working?
Verify that your gas cap is vented. You can be experiencing vapor lock. Check your fuel line routing. Make sure the line is not collapsing. Ground your spark plugs and verify that you have strong, definitive spark, both, front and rear. Check your speedo head for DTC’s. A failing crank position sensor can cause a problem like yours.
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.
Open your gas cap and listen for a possible vapor lock condition. Ground your spark plugs to check for spark. If this problem began after you cleaned your carb, start looking in that area 1st.
What’s the problem with my Harley first gear?
Hi there wonder if you can help me. I have a Sportster xl883 2004 model the Harley first gear problem is that the bike keeps coming out of first gear only I have adjusted the clutch screw and cable and there is new clutch plates in there.
Verify that your gas cap is vented. You can be experiencing vapor lock. Check your fuel line routing. Make sure the line is not collapsing. Ground your spark plugs and verify that you have strong, definitive spark, both, front and rear. Check your speedo head for DTC’s. A failing crank position sensor can cause a problem like yours.