Is it hard to start a Harley Davidson?

Is it hard to start a Harley Davidson?

Hard starting when hot! New to Harley world, been riding metrics. Recently bought ’07 Ultra, rode to D.C. this weekend. Found that when bike is hot, doesn’t want to start. It doesn’t stall when hot, but if I shut it off it doesn’t want to restart.

Why does my Harley Davidson not start when hot?

Found that when bike is hot, doesn’t want to start. It doesn’t stall when hot, but if I shut it off it doesn’t want to restart. So far, if I sit there and hit the start button enough it will finally fire, but concerned that one day it won’t start.

What kind of bike won’t start when hot?

Recently bought ’07 Ultra, rode to D.C. this weekend. Found that when bike is hot, doesn’t want to start. It doesn’t stall when hot, but if I shut it off it doesn’t want to restart. So far, if I sit there and hit the start button enough it will finally fire, but concerned that one day it won’t start. Other than that, absolutely love the bike.

What can cause a 1983 Harley Davidson Sportster to not fire?

You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. I have 1983 Harley Sportster 1000 that won’t fire when I first turn the key, but after a few minutes it fires right up what can cause this? Harley Davidson XLH Sportster…

Why does my Harley Davidson bike not start?

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. Sounds like you know what you are doing. You are not going to believe this – but – it was the battery in the key fob. The bike has to have a signal from the key fob before it will allow the bike to start.

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 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 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.