Do you need to drain the fuel tank on a Sportster?

Do you need to drain the fuel tank on a Sportster?

In order to service the fuel filter on your Sportster, you’ll need to drain the fuel tank. Bob demonstrates the best way to do this using a MityVac and a gasoline can.

Which is the best gas tank for a Harley 883?

Whatever your reason is for getting a new Harley 883 gas tank, it’s good enough for us! We’ve got a huge range of designs and sizes to being your Sportster to life. At jpcycles.com, you’ll find Paughco gas tanks, plus other top brands like Drag Specialties, Bikers Choice, Indian Larry, and more.

How big is the oil tank on a 1998 Sportster?

Oil Tank capacity with filter: 3 US qt. Back to 1998 Sportster History -Table of Contents- 1998 Sportster $6,095 Suggested List Price (when new) 34) What is the Current KBB Value? 35) Road Clearance: 4.50 in. / 114.3 mm Oil Tank capacity with filter: 3 US qt. $7,985 Suggested List Price (when new) 36) What is the Current KBB Value? 37)

What was the drive ratio on a 1998 Sportster?

Lean Angle, Left (deg.): Back to 1998 Sportster History -Table of Contents- 1998 Sportster Primary Drive Ratio: 1.60:1 Final Drive Ratio: 2.10:1 Lean Angle, Right (deg.): Lean Angle, Left (deg.): Engine is force fed by a dual purpose, gerotor style, oil/ scavenger pump. Back to 1998 Sportster History -Table of Contents- 1998 Sportster 19in.

In order to service the fuel filter on your Sportster, you’ll need to drain the fuel tank. Bob demonstrates the best way to do this using a MityVac and a gasoline can.

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.

What causes a fuel pump to misfire on a Harley?

Before you ground it i feeling it has something to do with ign or headlamp wires or ground any suggestions The yellow wire w/green tracer should only be +12 volts to your fuel pump. Has nothing to do with spark or ignition. Powering your fuel pump directly from your battery will not alter fuel delivery or mixture.

Where is the fuel tank vent hose on a 1998 Fat Boy?

Discussion in ‘ Engine, Fuel and Exhaust ‘ started by nascar7613, Dec 21, 2016 . 1998 Fat Boy with split tanks builds pressure in the tank. I found that the hose going to the vapor valve is broken in the battery area. The hose goes to the vapor valve, but I can’t find the other end of it that goes to the fuel tank.

What to do if your fuel tank is leaking?

Thinking you may leak a little fuel with a full tank running a vent off the upper balance line. I put a short hose on the nipple of each tank, hooked them into a tee fitting and ran a hose to the vapor valve. No more pressure issue.

Why does my fuel tank not pass gas?

Tee them and run it to the vapor valve. Pressured tank causes all sorts of issues. Not sure about the early vapor valves but the one my 03′ is directional. Meaning if its upside down, it wont pass gas. No pun intended….. Joyflyin likes this.