Why is my Harley Sportster sputtering?
If you have a carbureted motorcycle that is sputtering, you’re likely culprit is the carburetor. The first is a vacuum leak, second is a gas leak, and third could be that the carburetor needs to be tuned. Having the right tools on hand can make these repairs easy.
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.
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 was the problem with my Harley Davidson speedometer?
Each time the speedo would drop close to zero. I coasted to the side and turned off run/kill switch and key. A quick visual showed nothing. After about 30-40 seconds turned it on, fired it up and no more issues before getting home. It was 30-35 miles of mostly freeway and it was hot (Houston summertime hot).
Why does my Harley Davidson engine choke out?
I have a sputtering problem once I get on the road. I have replaced the spark plugs, replaced the fuel and the bike starts right up with the choke out, then after a few I can push the chock in and it will idle.
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.
Can a CV Keihin carburetor cause a Harley to stall?
This can occur on any model, any carburetor, but seems to happen most often with the stock CV Keihin carburetors used on the newer (90 up) Big Twins and Sportster models. This condition is not only annoying, but can cause the Harley to stall dangerously at stoplights, and can damage intake seals.
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 causes a coughing sound on a Harley Davidson?
I thought I’d pass along my findings: One of the most common problems that customers complain about is the spit-cough-pop from the carburetor as a Harley goes from idle to ¼ throttle.