What causes a Harley Davidson to lose all power?

This can be caused by a loose neck or loose spokes (models w/spoke rims). Check your neck and tighten if nessacary. Also, can be caused by a bad wheel bearing. My first thought would be to load test the battery. 10v is low and if it he only gets a clicking when trying to start, that’s one sign of a bad battery.

Why do I loose all power then come and goes?

I loose all power Then comes and goes. Checked all connections and battery and everything seems tight. Make sure that you are using a fully charged, quality, known good battery and that your battery cables are clean and secure. A bad, or broken battery can cause the condition that you describe. Inspect both ends of your battery cables.

Why is there no power when the key is turned?

When that dead/dying battery was in place, the lights would power on dimly while the key was on, and I would hear a clicking sound while trying to start it, but it would not turn over. The battery was tested and needed to be replaced. Now, with a new battery that has been tested to be good, I don’t get any electrical power when turning the key.

How do you close the modal on a Harley Davidson?

This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Check out these six basic and advanced maintenance procedures you can perform to keep or improve the rideablity of your motorcycle.

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Is the Harley Davidson plant in York PA closing?

He was sure he was going to retire from the company. That all changed when Harley-Davidson told its 800 employees in January that the plant will be closing next year. Operations will be shifted to the motorcycle manufacturer’s facility in York, Pennsylvania.

When does a Harley Davidson engine cut off?

Discussion in ‘ Softail Models ‘ started by TKLA, Apr 25, 2011 . I have a 2000 Harley Fatboy, 1450 carb, 8000 miles. No problems riding under 40/50 mph but if i go faster – ex. freeway ,my engine cuts off.

Is the tax cut going to help Harley Davidson?

Many Harley-Davidson workers wondered if the tax cut would trickle down to help employees. But a recent CNBC survey found that only 10 companies in the S&P 100 say they have specific plans to use the savings to boost worker pay. Workers were taken aback by the decision to close the plant.

What was the stock buy back plan for Harley Davidson?

“To have it all blow up in your face is kind of disappointing.” Days later, Harley-Davidson announced a dividend increase and a stock buyback plan to reward shareholders, repurchasing 15 million of its shares, valued at nearly $700 million.

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What causes a Harley Davidson to run Def?

The way it runs def makes me think bad gas or water in my lines. Maybe inspect the inside of the tank real good for rust etc. If the inside of the tank is in bad shape, all that rust etc. is building up on the screen where the fuel leaves the tank through the petcock. The way it runs def makes me think bad gas or water in my lines.

How do you reset the idle speed on a Harley Davidson?

To keep this from occurring you can reset the idle by turning on the ignition switch until the fuel pump cycles on and off, then turning off the ignition. Repeat this three times and the idle speed will be reset to normal, 1,000 rpm.

What does the reset function do on a Harley Davidson?

Built into the system is a reset function. 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.

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.

When did my 2008 Harley Davidson roadglide do it?

My 2008 Roadglide did it on Hiway 89 on the way to Tahoe. I got it home and went to Sacramento Harley and bought a bag of the connectors that go into the connector that plugs into the throttle body. Replace every connector with the special crimping tool I borrowed from a friend. That was two years ago and it’s still running great.

What causes a Harley Davidson to lose throttle control?

I think water got in and is causing a code of P2103 now. 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.

What should the ACV be on a Harley Davidson?

The motorcycle should be putting out approximately 18-20 ACV per 1,000 rpm. (Reading will vary depending on system, check service manual specifications) Switch your multi-meter to Ohm x 1 scale. Probe each stator wire with meter leads and check resistance on meter. Resistance should be in the range of 0.1-0.5 Ohms.

What should the resistance be on a Harley Davidson?

Resistance should be in the range of 0.1-0.5 Ohms. (Reading will vary depending on system, check service manual for specification) Switch your multi-meter to Ohm x 1 scale. Probe each stator wire with your positive lead on multi-meter and the negative to ground. There should be no continuity to ground on either wire.

What’s the APR on a used Harley Davidson?

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What causes a motorcycle engine to lose power?

A vacuum leak leads to too much air being added to the air-fuel mixture the carburetor makes. When your motorcycle engine is getting too much air and not enough fuel, it won’t run right. In fact, the more gas you try to give the motorcycle, the more air will be sucked into the unwanted holes which will ultimately make you lose power.

What kind of engine does a 2001 Harley Davidson have?

It’s a 2001 but you never mentioned if it’s EFI or carbed? It is a carb version and have checked the coil, replaced fuel, plugs and will be taking off the carb an checking jets and diaphram. Hoepfully someones advise will work!

What makes a Harley Davidson engine sputter and cut out?

Sounds like water in float bowl or bad gas. Drain your float bowl. Try different gas. Change fuel filter. Check air filter.You might have a nest in there.

Are there any problems with the Harley Davidson Springer?

The Harley-Davidson Softail Springer is an older model and not quite as trouble free as the latest machines Harley have to offer. Electrical problems are not uncommon, corrosion can rear its ugly head, while gearbox and engine problems are less frequent but not unheard of with the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer.

What did Harley do to fix the problem on the newer Motors?

What did Harley do to fix the problem on the newer motors? On the 2007 and later motors, hydraulic cam chain followers are now used to get rid of the stiff spring that put too much pressure on the followers rubbing on the cam chain.

What should I do if my Harley loses all power?

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Are there any problems with a Harley Davidson Sportster?

From 1999 to 2006, Harley’s V-Twin engine faced a high rate of malfunctions. According to Law Abiding Rider, V-Twins had a Twin Cam chain tensioner problem during these years and the 2001 Sportster 883 was the lowlight of these productions. The Sportster faced problems in the past, as well.

How to fix a Harley Davidson Softail Sportster?

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What causes my bike to lose power / sputter while?

Pull out the plugs give them a clean and put them back in, run a couple of tanks with injector cleaner and see how you go. It FEELS like a fuel issue, like it’s intermittently not getting gas so it wants to stall. Thanks for the tips I’ll try it out and keep you posted.

Why did my Harley Road King start cutting out?

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. The wire that you found that was bad on that 2002 road king under your seat…

What causes the carburetor on a Harley to slow down?

If there is a vacuum leak the gas will be drawn into the leak and cause the engine RPM to slow or fluctuate. DO NOT PERFORM THIS NEAR AN OPEN FLAME. Again it should be emphasized, the #1 cause of carburetor related problems on a Harley or other V-Twin motorcycle is VACUUM LEAKS.

What causes intermittent fuel delivery on a Harley?

8) Gas cap venting. Another problem that will cause intermittent issues with fuel delivery is a gas cap with a malfunctioning vent. The built in vent inside the gas cap allows air to be drawn into the tank to displace the fuel as it is used.

What do you remove from a Harley CV carburetor?

Remove the Harley carb pilot jet. Remove the mixture screw, spring, washer, and o-ring. Spray a small amount of mild carburetor or fuel injection cleaner into the pilot jet passage and mixture screw passage.

What kind of CARB does a 1990 Harley Electra Glide have?

Hello, I have a 1990 Harley Electra Glide with only 9000 miles. Bike sat in garage for 1 season without being started. I fired bike up last week started riding after about 4 miles gas started leaking out of carb overflow tube. I nursed bike home removed bowl on carb noticed some sediment.

What to do when your carburetor goes bad on a Harley?

Add fuel stabilizer every time you get fuel to help prevent this from reoccurring. Or another option is to turn off the fuel petcock and run the bike until it stalls before parking it between rides. This will leave no fuel in the carb to go bad and plug the passages. off of the throttle it will die.

How many turns does a carburetor need in a Harley Davidson?

If the engine responds quickly with a smooth blast and no backfiring through the carburetor, you have your idle mixture right. If backfiring occurs through the carburetor then adjust the idle mixture screw out another 1/8 turn. Normally, the mixture screw should only require 2 to 3 turns.

What kind of carburetor does a 1989 Harley Davidson use?

This simple procedure is a great Harley tech tip that applies to all Harley carbs from 1989 to present that use the CV style Harley Davidson carburetor. Earlier models equipped with the older butterfly style carbs (pre-89 Evo’s, Shovelheads, Pans, and Ironheads) are excellent candidates for upgrading to a modern Harley carburetor.

Can a Harley Davidson run at low speeds?

However, since I bought it the engine is not running well at low speeds. It basically runs fine under mild/strong acceleration or at full highway speed and seems to idle normally when the bike is started.

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.

What to do when your Harley Davidson is running high?

Jterby, Hoop brought up a good point…also when shutting down the bike, do not blip the throttle…just close throttle, use kill switch and THEN turn ignition off. This allows the ECM to remember all the “idle”, throttle position and store the DTC status.

What should I do if my car engine has no power?

Adjust the carburetor’s choke lever — it may be closed or partially closed. The choke should only be used when cold-starting an engine and will hinder engine performance if left closed or partially closed. The engine’s carburetor may need to be cleaned, rebuilt or replaced.

Why is my motorcycle losing power when I turn it off?

Twist the throttle while the motorcycle is off; if the valves don’t completely open with a full throttle twist, extra slack on your throttle cable may be your problem. There is usually a tightening nut a few inches above the knob that connects to the carburetor at the end of the throttle cable.

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 can I do to fix my Harley Davidson?

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How can you tell if your motorcycle is losing power?

Test the spring by twisting the throttle while the motorcycle is off and see the reaction of the butterfly valve. They should be opening every time you twist the throttle and close completely when you let go. You may have noticed that your throttle is connected to a cable.

What happens when the 6th gear indicator goes out on a Harley?

Problem randomly while riding the 6th gear indicator will go out, the speedometer drops to “0”, odometer stays on but stops recording mileage, no codes are displayed. Not aware of lights on or off haven’t rode at night when it happens. I’ll come to a stop cycle the ignition, re-start and everything will return to normal.

Why does my speedo on my Harley Davidson not work?

Also heavy oil buildup on your crank sensor will cause speedo problems. I have a 2001 Road King FLHR that I bought used. It died on the way home and then two more times. When I started searching the bike for the reason I found the battery connections loose, tightened them up and problem has gone away.

When did the speedometer go out on my 2007 heritage special?

Michael’s Reply: Purchased 2007 Heritage Special, August 2012 with 10,477 miles on it. The problem randomly while riding the 6th gear indicator will go out, the speedometer drops to “0”, odometer stays on but stops recording mileage, no codes are displayed.

How many volts does a Harley Davidson need to start?

10 volts is not sufficient voltage to start a Harley Davidson. If you loose everything when you turn your ignition switch to the 2nd position, you either have a bad switch or a dead short. Why was the voltage regulator changed? Was the charging system tested? Have more questions?

What kind of motor does a Harley Davidson have?

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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 does it mean if your Harley is not starting?

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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.

What should I do if my ignition switch is fried?

Test your ignition switch with a multimeter. Make sure it is not fried. You should have one wire, either from your starter post, or from your battery positive post going to your main breaker (30 amp). Your main breaker should power your ignition switch. Your ignition switch should power your ignition breaker and your lighting breaker.

What causes a V-twin bike to shut off while riding?

Intermittent cutting out. Turns out it WAS the cylinder head temp sensor. This issue lasted almost a year without throwing a code a drove me nuts. It kills the bike by falsely telling the ECM the bike is too hot, which in turn then shuts the bike down.

Why does my riding mower not start when I Turn on the ignition?

The starter motor spins the flywheel to start the engine when you turn the ignition key to the start position. If the starter motor runs but doesn’t spin the flywheel, check the starter motor’s drive gear for damage. A defective drive gear won’t mesh with the flywheel teeth to spin the engine.

When to replace ignition switch on riding mower?

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What to do if your Harley Davidson engine cuts off?

Using some dialectric grease on them is always a good idea. If all looks good so far perform a wiggle test with the wires for your ignition switch while the bike is running and see if the problem happens. Check for any corrosion within the ignition switch and the kill switch.

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