When does idle become stable on a Harley Davidson?
Once the voltage is around 14v, the idle becomes stable at around 1000rpm. Would the voltage be the problem, or is it that when the bike is around 1000rpm the voltage is around 14v, and one doesn’t “cause” the other in the sense of being the problem?
What should I do if my Harley Davidson is idling?
Load test the battery too and if it is weak replace it being it idles normal once the voltage gets up there. Generally anything above 9-10 volts will run the electronics but there;’s always that exception. Thanks Glider, I’ll check all these things out. First, I’m going to find where that motor is and see if I can’t check it myself.
How often does a Harley Davidson engine fail?
This metal-to-metal contact promotes engine failures which can be dangerous to you and your bike. This problem can occur anywhere from 15,000 to 75,000 miles depending on the severity. The only way to truly avoid this problem is to completely swap out the chain system for a gear-driven system.
Once the voltage is around 14v, the idle becomes stable at around 1000rpm. Would the voltage be the problem, or is it that when the bike is around 1000rpm the voltage is around 14v, and one doesn’t “cause” the other in the sense of being the problem?
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.
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.
Load test the battery too and if it is weak replace it being it idles normal once the voltage gets up there. Generally anything above 9-10 volts will run the electronics but there;’s always that exception. Thanks Glider, I’ll check all these things out. First, I’m going to find where that motor is and see if I can’t check it myself.
Why does my Harley Davidson engine stall at idle?
If the battery will start the bike, it is not the reason the engine stalls at idle. You may have a dirty IAC (Intake Air Controller). They get gummed up and will cause stalliing, especially on a warm engine. There is self help tip on how to clean it. Sounds like intake leak if it wants to stall after warm up.
What’s the best way to reset a high idle bike?
Rotate ignition switch from off to ignition. The yellow check engine will turn on for a few seconds then off. As soon as the light turns off turn ignition to off. Wait a couple seconds and repeat. Do this four or five times and this should reset the idle. Start the bike after this process and you should be idling normally again.
What kind of idle does a 2007 Heritage have?
What Jeff just described fixed the idle on a 2007 Heritage. Devildog turned me on to this. Evidently it resets the idle circuitry in a wide number of Harley EFI setups.
What’s the idle speed on a mountain bike?
When I was leaving, the bike was idling a little high, 1150 RPM. Stopped for fuel and it was still a little high. Took off for Van Wert and stopped on the way for some grub. When I went to leave there, the idle was now up to about 2000, by the time I got to Van Wert it was up to about 3500.
What happens if you have a bad voltage regulator on a Harley?
If there is anything wrong with the voltage regulator of your precious Harley, you will notice some unusual behaviors from the bike as follows – As I mentioned earlier, a bad regulator cannot control the voltage, which overcharges the battery. When the battery gets overcharged regularly, it causes the gas to escape from it.
Why does my Harley Davidson die at traffic lights?
It died at the traffic lights after the freeway unless I manually held the rpms up. So, it’s a sumetimes thing. Also, it’ll “try” to settle into a 1000 or so rpm by falling way down and then surging back up (on its own) to normal idle.
Are there any problems with a Harley Davidson?
Let’s be up front, Harley Davidson bikes aren’t known to be the most reliable or durable among the riding community. Despite that, there are enough Harley riders that most problems are well-documented with easy enough solutions. One of the main issues that plagues Harley owners have to do with the voltage regulator.
What to do if your Harley Davidson voltage regulator is not working?
You can troubleshoot the issue in your garage and find a solution to the problem without visiting a repair shop. If your Harley Davidson voltage regulator problems are giving you some tough times, this article will guide you through diagnosing the issue while suggesting solutions to fix it. What’s the Possible Reason to Face This Problem?