Why is my Harley Davidson Road King not starting?

If you have a Tachometer, disconnect it. A bad tach can interrupt proper coil function. i have problem error code U1301 in Harley Davidson Road King 2009 and test everything not starts . I have a 92 FXRSP, I recently replaced my switches and I had a new battery.

Why does my Harley Davidson have no power?

Last Friday I shut the motor off with the stop switch and then turned the ignition key off. I re-set the stop switch to On. 1 minute later, I turned the ignition switch to ignition and noticed I had no power to my headlights and instrument lights.

What should I do if there is no power to the ignition?

1) Battery is good. 2) Battery cables and connections are good. 3) Stop or kill switch was taken apart and tested. 4) Circuit breakers for ignition, instruments, lights, accessories, and main breaker were tested for continuity. 5) Continuity of wires from ignition switch to main breaker were tested.

What does no start, no fuel pump mean?

Not sure if that is the problem though as that fuse may get power after a relay closes? fuse is good. Any other ideas? No start, no spark, no fuel pump. working on my 2008 screaming eagle ultra classic that I just got. Engine is a no start.

What causes a Harley Davidson to not turn over?

If the bike does not turn over, the issue can be battery, starter, starter relay. If turns over, but no start, determine if the issue is electrical or fuel related. Check for spark.

What to do if your Harley Davidson is not starting?

If you only have spark on the front cylinder, swap plug wires (front to rear, rear to front ). Now see if you (only) have spark on the rear cylinder. If you do not have power to the coil; Use a small jumper wire and power your coil directly from the battery. This will will bypass your harness and switches.

What to do if your Harley engine quits?

The dealership changed out the intake seals and that didn’t work. I talked to an out of town Harley tech and he said hit the ground points, starter relay, ignition switch and if that doesn’t work change out the ignition module. Is he on the right track? Thanks for reading this nightmare, Jeff…..

If the bike does not turn over, the issue can be battery, starter, starter relay. If turns over, but no start, determine if the issue is electrical or fuel related. Check for spark.

What to do when your Harley Davidson won’t start?

Try neutral with clutch pulled in. Also battery connections , solenoid wire. The security system lights only flash after I turn off the bike. I have the bike in neutral and I even tried pulling in the clutch a couple of times. I checked the wire to the solenoid and it had power.

What do you need to start a Harley Davidson?

The bike has to have a signal from the key fob before it will allow the bike to start. The TSSM is the – turn signal security module ( Japan & Korean markets only) I asked the dealer is they could test the ECM and they said yes if it on the bike.

What does hard starting on a Harley Davidson mean?

If hard starting was engine barely or doesn’t turn over, it would mean two things, your battery should be back up to full and with surface charge reserve of 14V (2 volts over full charge 12.6 or so) so battery “should” not be an issue IF charging ckt and connections are sound.

Why is my Harley Davidson Ultra Classic not starting?

I have a 2010 ultra classic with ABS. It is not starting. The battery voltage is 12.75 off the battery. When I turn the main switch on, I get a drop to 12.5, and when the kill switch is turned on, I get a drop to 12.38. The self test goes out and hit the start switch with nothing – no volt drop, no starter engage, no nothing. DEAD.

Is the 2003 Road King Classic still running?

2003 Road King Classic was running fine. Had someone stop over and let him take it for a spin. Stalled once and had to get it fired but easy no problem. Followed the guy back home 1/2 a mile he jumped on it once and going back and then in the garage turning it off. Next day tried to start it up and it would not.

What are the diagnostic codes for a 2003 Road King?

Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by Dennis, May 6, 2007 . Trying to help a guy with a “check engine” lite on a 2003 Road King. My Touring Model Diagnostic Manual is for a 2005 RoadGlide…….and appears to be somewhat different in the way the test is run and the codes it spits out.

What should I do if my Harley won’t start?

Everything works perfectly – Lights, hear the fuel pump kick on, signal, brakes, switches appear fine and I changed the gas to highest just in case and nothing. I checked spark by pulling a plug and starting while on the cyl. and no spark. Put a new coil in it and nothing. Cranks great and all is appearing to be fine but no fire/start?

What does it mean when your motorcycle won’t start?

Not every rider uses their kill switch with regularity, but if you have used it recently, it’s possible the engine cutoff switch is still activated. Either that or someone else flicked it, or you did it by accident—either way, it’s worth a quick glimpse, as the switch remaining in the on position will prevent the motorcycle from starting.

What was the problem with my 2007 Road King?

This happened on my 07 street bob. Its likely a loose connection to the neutral sensor. Also the bike would have started with the clutch pulled in, did for mine. No need to pull the batt. The 07 RK’s had bad neutral switches also. I replaced 3 of them.

What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson Road King have?

Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by xcavater, Jun 12, 2012 . I’m buying a 2006 RK with stage 1 (SE air filter, Power Commander 3 and Rineharts true dual) with 6000 miles from a friend.

What are the injectors on a Harley Davidson Road King?

The MoCo updated injectors 2/2006. My bike was manufactured with the old injectors 10/2005. It also has a lousy idle at times, almost feels like the timing is retarded. New injectors on the way.

What should I do if my Harley Davidson won’t start?

Here’s where to start your search when your bike won’t start and you have no idea why. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Touring models (2009-present). So the weekend has finally arrived. Boots on, gloves, jacket and helmet: check. You even checked your tires: 36 front and 38 rear.

What should I do if my fuel injected Harley wont start?

On fuel injected models, make sure that you can hear the fuel pump cycle when switched to RUN. If not, check your fuses. As always, the best way to avoid being stranded with your Harley Davidson is to be diligent about your bike’s maintenance.

What does it mean if your Harley is not starting?

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Where does the Blk / red wire go on a bike?

Try jumping 12 volts directly from the battery to where this blk/red wire enters the relay plug. See what the outcome is. You may also want to try this with the blk/red wire removed from the relay plug. If you can start the bike this way; the start switch is probably bad, or a wire may be damaged. Let us know what you find.

What should I do if my motorcycle battery wont start?

If you don’t see these symptoms or are otherwise unsure what to look for, the first step is ensuring that the battery is operational and providing the maximum voltage. To confirm your battery is still good, you should visually inspect it, check the voltage, and load test the battery. A visual battery inspection should involve:

Why does my Harley Davidson not have power?

I checked the wire to the solenoid and it had power. Almost certainly it’s a battery problem, either low charge or bad cable connection. Charge the battery on a good bench charger, not a Tender, but a real charger. Remove and reconnect both battery cables making sure they are tight and connections are clean.

What should I do if my motorcycle won’t start?

Unless you have one of those new all-electric motorcycles, your bike needs three main things to run- Spark, Fuel/Air mixture and Compression. Your bike will either run rough or not start at all without the proper amounts of any of those elements.

What to do if your Harley won’t start?

Take the 2 relays and swap them……….see what happens. Check positive and neagative cable tightness at starter and ground lug. The oil spill thing has nothing to do with the no start issue. too.) then see if the bike will start. you can use starting fluid thru the intake but use it spareingly.2 short spirts of s/ fluid.

Why is the fuel pump not working on my Harley?

Key fob battery was dead. Discovered that with a good battery in the fob when I turn ignition to on I can hear the fuel pump charging the system. When the fob is out of range everything works except the fuel pump. Hence the no start issue. Thank you a thousand times over. I spent Over two hours checking every electrical item I could.

Why does my Harley Davidson crank but not start?

There have been a few reports of a P1009 code – incorrect password also. It appears the turn signal and stalls or cranks but will not start. Try removing the ecm and security fuses, wait ten minutes and reinstall the fuses. This “reboots” the turn signal module and the motorcycle will then start from that point on.

What to do if your motorcycle won’t start?

It appears the turn signal and stalls or cranks but will not start. Try removing the ecm and security fuses, wait ten minutes and reinstall the fuses. This “reboots” the turn signal module and the motorcycle will then start from that point on. The historic codes will remain for 50 starts or until cleared.

What to do when your motorbike wont start?

Look up direct start button cover. It can get you out of a jam when the solenoid acts up. Won’t help if the battery is to low to crank the engine though. Was this answer helpful? I dont own a motorbike.

Why does my bike not start in ACC mode?

I just found out the hard way, if it is doing that your key switch has 3 balls and springs, in ACC mode, it only relies on 2 balls and springs, once put all the way into ignition, it requires the all 3 balls and springs to work in contact…I can guarantee that the ignition mode ball and spring have corroded and failed.

How many Harley Davidson Road King batteries are there?

Only 11 left in stock – order soon. . Only 7 left in stock – order soon. . HDX20L – Harley Davidson, ATV and UTV Replacement Battery.

What’s the voltage on a Harley Davidson starter?

I check the voltage at the kill switch and get 12.3 from the black and white wire that goes to the kill switch and the start button. But, I only get 9.2 volts from the black and red wire from the start switch to the start relay. All the fuses are good and there are 12 volts to the starter and the solenoid.

Why is my starter not working on my Harley?

That black wire with the red tracer should be sending 12v to the starter relay. Be sure that this wire is not damaged or pinched anywhere in its travel. This will be more common when wires have been routed through the bars, or switch housings/switches have been changed. Don’t forget to use your multimeter inside the switch housings too.

Why does my bike keep clicking the start button?

Took the battery to local auto parts store and checked out just fine with good charge. Put battery back in and hit start same click sound. After repeatedly clicking the start button I tracked the sound to the starter relay. Well with one hand moving the relay around and one pushing the start button bike would start up.

What to do if your bike won’t start?

1) Place Bike in NEUTRAL. 2) Remove the fuse cover and locate the start Relay. It is the GRAY one. On the inside cover there is a label that will identify the START Relay. 4) Look at the bottom of the removed gray relay closely. You will see pin notation as follows. 87,,87A,,30,,85,,86. 5) Leave the relay REMOVED from the bike.

How to start a bike without a fob?

Here is how to use the code you jus entered to start your bike without the Fob present!! 1. Turn the IGN key to IGNITION and immediately hold both turn signal switches until 5 dashes appear in the odometer window. 2. Enter the first digit of your PIN (a) by pressing the left turn signal switch (a) times.

Where is the start relay on a Harley Davidson?

It is the GRAY one. On the inside cover there is a label that will identify the START Relay. 4) Look at the bottom of the removed gray relay closely. You will see pin notation as follows. 87,,87A,,30,,85,,86. 5) Leave the relay REMOVED from the bike.

Why does the Harley Davidson Road King have electronic fuel injection?

One of the pieces of technology that Harley-Davidson employed for the Road King is electronic fuel injection. This accomplishes several different things. First and foremost, it provides an avenue for the motorcycle to have more power than it would otherwise. It also allows it to operate more smoothly.

What do you know about the Harley Davidson Road King?

All of that is reflected in the Road King, from the engine that it employs to every single line on the bike itself. It is the quintessential Harley-Davidson motorcycle, one that doesn’t shy away from all of the rich history and vintage design that the company has become so famous for over the years.

Why did my road King start cutting out?

I had an intermittent miss on my ’02 Road King. Would be great for a while and suddenly start cutting out. Found a bad wire on the start relay under the seat. Harley Mechanic said that was probably not the issue but replaced the relay, changed the wire connection and hasn’t missed a beat in two years.

What was last year for carbs on a road King?

HATER OF THE GRAVEL!!!!!! The last year for a carburetor option on any Harley was 2006. I had bought a 2006 E=glide with the carb because it was going to be the last year you could get one. In 2007 Harley came out with the 96 engine and O2 control. A left turning Honda Accord took out my 2006….I miss that bike.

What was the first carburetor made by Harley Davidson?

Motorcycling lore has it that the very first machine produced by William Harley and Arthur Davidson used a modified tomato can for a carburetor.

When to convert a 2008 FXST to a carb?

For instance, somebody intending to convert a 2008 FXST to carb would need the service manual and the parts manual for the last year that Softails were made before EFI became standard; in that instance, it would be model year 2007. Harley-Davidson, as well as the people who ride the company’s products, is resistant to change.

When did the Harley Davidson Road King Classic come out?

For now, put the key back in the pocket, turn off the lights and hit the hay. Knowing your Road King Classic will be ready to go anytime you are. Launched in 1994, the 1340 FLHR Electra Glide Road King models were based on Harley-Davidson’s long-lived FLHT Electra Glide series of tourers.

What kind of wheels does a Harley Davidson Road King have?

The standard Road King came with lighter, hollow-spoke cast alloy wheels and wire-spoked wheels available at extra cost. Wire wheels and fuel injection were standard for the FLHCRI Road King Classic. Harley-Davidson tourers have been known as some of the most comfortable bikes on the road.

What to do when your engine has no spark?

Insert a spark plug tester into the plug boot and ground it on a piece of metal on the engine. Finally, Have someone crank the engine and watch for spark. Remove one of the coils from the spark plug. Use an extra spark plug. A spark plug tester. Or even a screwdriver in the end of the coil.

What does it mean if your Harley won’t start?

If that test was a “pass”, it would eliminate with 100% certainty, the starter and starter solenoid from the picture and all the associated wiring, all the way back to the fuse box. It would demonstrate that all the heavy starter grounds were OK also. Passing just that one simple test would eliminate a dozen possible items it could have been.

When do you lose throttle control on a Harley?

My 09 flhtcu lost throttle control going into idle/limp mode at approx 12k miles ,removed TB connector ,cleaned with elec contact cleaner & reassembled with dialectric grease. Thats lasted approx 3,500 miles till it did the same thing again almost getting me killed in hvy 75mph freeway traffic.

When did no throttle response engine light come on?

No throttle response engine light came on, 2010 street glide. Ya’ll just need to go backward in time, a time when things were simpler-go find ya a nice Evolution powered bike with a CV carburetor !! Don’t worry about what they think down at ” bike night”-heh heh, best to all-nothin but love ! I just paid my ‘11 ultra off.

What should the idle speed be if the throttle is turned off?

If the ignition is turned off with the throttle in a position other than 0 percent throttle, the system wants to use a higher rpm as the new idle speed the next time the engine is started. If you shut the bike off at 1,800 rpm, the next time you start the engine it will use approximately 1,400 as the new idle speed.

Is there a problem with the throttle on a 2009 Harley?

& filed under Harley Tips. Q: 2009 Harley Ultra Classic w/25K no past problems in the past, but on 07-12-14. I had a problem with what I found out and is called “Limp Mode”! no throttle response at all other than running at idle. Error codes I found on the bike were; P1511 & P2135. all having to do with the Harley throttle control.

When did I replace the battery on my Street Glide?

I have a 2014 Street Glide Special with about 40k miles. I replace the main battery in February and then last week I took the bike for a ride. After stopping for a drink, the bike would not start.

What should I do if my motorcycle battery is dead?

At your earliest convenience, you should hook up to a charger to ensure your battery is properly topped off, or go back and try to diagnose the battery. Ideally, use a modern multi-stage smart charger that’ll charge and recondition your battery.

I have a 2014 Street Glide Special with about 40k miles. I replace the main battery in February and then last week I took the bike for a ride. After stopping for a drink, the bike would not start.

How often does a Harley Davidson battery drain?

Bike is under extended Warranty and they are saying SORRY we can’t fix it! Then they said to get a trickle charger, but I can’t don’t have access to plug it in! It discharges randomly, sometimes its 2 times in a week, sometimes 3 weeks it will stay charged.

Why does my 84 flhtc battery keep draining?

I believe I have a battery drain. Just purchased a new 350 cold crank amps and after a proper initial charge, and run, the next day the battery did not have enough juice to turn over. My 84 FLHTC has the EVO motor, and while it runs and sounds like a dream, starting it has become a issue. Any ideas?

Why does my motorcycle start when I turn the key?

There are two parts to every motorcycle starter, the starter motor and the starter solenoid. The solenoid is a little magnet and when you turn the key, it shoots out a small gear that the magnet polarizes. Essentially, this gear starts turning which in turn starts rotating the flywheel in the engine.

When was the last time my Harley died?

Yesterday (Thursday) I road her to work, going out after work, and home (~40mi) just fine, nothing out of the ordinary. Figured I was in the clear and it was just some freaky coincidence the day before

What to do when your Harley starts stalling?

Start the bike cold. Mist the intake flanges with brake cleaner. If your bike’s idle drops, or the engine stalls, you have an intake leak. If this is the case, replace the intake seals along with the front & rear intake flanges. If the bike passes the intake test; have the dealer or your mechanic scan the m/c for possible codes.

What causes a Harley Davidson engine to stall?

A: Bob, the most common reason a m/c will act this way is because of an intake leak. Start the bike cold. Mist the intake flanges with brake cleaner. If your bike’s idle drops, or the engine stalls, you have an intake leak.

Why does my Roadking won’t start and backfires?

I’ve got a 95 roadking, this spring it started running irratically,even just dying a couple times after running good.I replaced fuel valve, wires, plugs.Now it won’t start and back fires as I’m trying to start. Plugs have consistantly had black soot build -up, and I haven’t been able to see any air/vacuum leaks. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Why does my Harley Davidson hesitate to start?

It sounds like gears grinding. When it does try to start it will hesitate as if the battery is weak. When it is at ambient temp it will crank right up. You sound convinced it is the compensator. Gears grinding=bad compensator. ?? How do you figure that. If you let off start button for even a nano second, it will grind pinion gear.

What happens when you hard start a Harley Davidson?

Get back and more will depend on your findings.. I would NOT throw Major parts at it unless necessary…. You can spend a ton of money to only find the Least expensive things are the problems.. Hard starting when HOT, but the engine spins up fine, means either lack of fuel or weak, no spark.

Why does my Dyna hard start when hot?

You can spend a ton of money to only find the Least expensive things are the problems.. Hard starting when HOT, but the engine spins up fine, means either lack of fuel or weak, no spark. If your Dyna is EFI, your fuel pump is losing prime/pressure due to fuel line leak…look here:

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