Why does my motorcycle keep back firing?
Motorcycle backfire is something that happens when a motorcycle engine gets too much fuel or air. Bikes comes setup so that the carburetor (or fuel injection system on modern bikes) provides the correct ratio of fuel and air, to allow the bike to run at its best.
Why does backfiring on a Harley Davidson cause a fire?
Excessive backfiring can also emit small flames from the exhaust, which can cause a fire. Many of the Harley-Davidson’s that have excessive backfiring have bad mileage because the fuel is being wasted. The fuel is supposed to be ignited inside the bike’s combustion chamber.
When did my Wife’s Harley start to misfire?
My wife’s 2005 FLHTCUSE2 began to develop problems a few weeks ago. After a short ride, we stopped for her to get gas. On the way home, her Harley started to misfire and run poorly. I lost sight of her so I pulled over. After about 15 mins she showed up and said her bike would not stay running.
What happens when you backfill a Harley Davidson?
Although backfiring isn’t all that bad for a bike, it can cause other problems. When in a confined space, the backfiring can damage hearing. Excessive backfiring can also emit small flames from the exhaust, which can cause a fire. Many of the Harley-Davidson’s that have excessive backfiring have bad mileage because the fuel is being wasted.
What was the problem with my Harley Davidson?
After about 15 mins she showed up and said her bike would not stay running. At each stop, it would stall but would always start after the fact. It died in the driveway. We tried to troubleshoot the problem but have been unsuccessful so far. Checked the fuel pump, getting gas, changed the plugs and checked the wires for leaks, no leaks.
Excessive backfiring can also emit small flames from the exhaust, which can cause a fire. Many of the Harley-Davidson’s that have excessive backfiring have bad mileage because the fuel is being wasted. The fuel is supposed to be ignited inside the bike’s combustion chamber.
Why does my new Harley Davidson not start?
Newer model Harley’s have a safety switch to prevent the bike from being started in gear without the clutch pulled in. Be sure your bike is either in neutral or, if in gear, the clutch is pulled in before starting. So if you have made it this far, your bike is cranking and your fuel pump is operational, but you still have no ignition.
Why does my Dyna Glide not start up?
Surprisingly, a faulty fuel gauge has caught numerous owners off-guard, and upon refilling the tank, the bike has started right up. If your bike is a carbureted model and you are not getting any fuel, chances are the carb is gummed up and the jets are not flowing any fuel. A quick disassembly and cleaning is often an easy fix. Figure 7.
Although backfiring isn’t all that bad for a bike, it can cause other problems. When in a confined space, the backfiring can damage hearing. Excessive backfiring can also emit small flames from the exhaust, which can cause a fire. Many of the Harley-Davidson’s that have excessive backfiring have bad mileage because the fuel is being wasted.