What causes a Softail engine to misfire on a Harley?
In other words, it’s when the engine undergoes failure of ignition in one or more cylinders. This video is going to detail the causes to why a Harley Softail misses or misfires. Keep in mind that the information in this video pertains to all carburetor models, regardless of the year it was manufactured.
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.
Why does my Softail Deluxe bike run weird?
Mine would do the exact same thing, its a 2007 softail deluxe. It turned out the battery to be the problem. The reason its intermittent is the bike will start running weird in other words it would take a charge but if for some reason that charge did not hold for long the bike will start running weird again.
In other words, it’s when the engine undergoes failure of ignition in one or more cylinders. This video is going to detail the causes to why a Harley Softail misses or misfires. Keep in mind that the information in this video pertains to all carburetor models, regardless of the year it was manufactured.
What to do if your Softail won’t fire?
Check the igniotion first and let me know. First take your voltage tester and see if you have 12 volts with the ignition on at the coil (white wire). If not then chase the problem back to where you have 12 Volts and fix it. If you have 12 vlt at the coil then you either have a bad pickup or ignition module.
Why does my Softail air cleaner not fire?
My softail will not fire, it just turns over until I run the battery down and it will not turn over any more. I tried spraying starting fluid into the air cleaner with no success.
Mine would do the exact same thing, its a 2007 softail deluxe. It turned out the battery to be the problem. The reason its intermittent is the bike will start running weird in other words it would take a charge but if for some reason that charge did not hold for long the bike will start running weird again.
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.
How to fix a Softail engine that won’t fire?
Re: My softail will not fire, it just turns over until I… is plug wire good and connected good. Are you getting voltage to one side of the coil with the switch on the run position. will the coil make a spark when you pull the coil wire out and hold it close to the coil and turn engine over.
My softail will not fire, it just turns over until I run the battery down and it will not turn over any more. I tried spraying starting fluid into the air cleaner with no success.
Why does my Roadking won’t start and backfires?
I’ve got a 95 roadking, this spring it started running irratically,even just dying a couple times after running good.I replaced fuel valve, wires, plugs.Now it won’t start and back fires as I’m trying to start. Plugs have consistantly had black soot build -up, and I haven’t been able to see any air/vacuum leaks. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.