Why does my road King Idle all the time?

Nothing outragous but just one time it will barely be idling high enoug to keep running and then the next time I ride will be idling a bit high. It seams whichever it is doing, high or low, it does it everytime I idle until I shut it off and then the next time I start it up the idel will be a different level for the entire trip.

What to do if your Harley Idles down?

The bike would idle down and die when I stopped for a stop light. Took it to a non-Harley repair shop. The following parts were changed: Check Valve, Fuel Pump, Top Plate Gasket, Intake Seal 90-03BT/XL, Fuel Pressure Regulator, Idle Motor Kit, Autolite Plugs, HD Fuel Line, Check Valve again.

What causes idle problem on Harley Davidson 01 RK?

Any resistance felt by the IAC will affect your idle. The miniature bearing is a cheap easy fix. Had 3 bikes w/MM injection.. (still have the 01 RK) 1 gave me a little trouble like you were seeing. I took apart all electrical connections and cleaned w/good electronic contact cleaner..No probs since in 25K miles. Friend did same/same result.

Why is my bike idle all the time?

A dealer might read the error codes stored in the EFI controller for free, if they think they might get your business. Too many interdependent things can cause problems on these bikes to troubleshoot by guessing at individual components.

Why is the idle level on my motorcycle so low?

Our firm recommandation is to keep the idle at the factory level, and if you must change it, you should aim for slightly higher idle level. The low oil pressure issue at a very low idle level is a genuine risk. The rest of the text below contains lists of the possible causes if the idle level on your bike is too low or too high.

Is there a recall on the Harley Davidson Road King?

In 2015, another recall issued by Harley-Davidson targeted its classic Road King model and other models from 2014 and 2015. This recall involved problems with the clutch system which won’t fully disengage. In the report, Harley-Davidson said this is the result of gas bubbles in the master cylinder clutch.

What to do if your bike Idles all the time?

The changed the following parts check valve, fuel pump, top plate gasket, intake seal, fuel pressure regulator, fuel line, and idle motor kit. The bike ran great for 629 miles. Last week it started doing the same thing again.

When does idle come back to normal on a Harley Davidson?

Just seems to happen when I’ve been running at a fairly wide open throttle maintaining higher speeds for a while (fwy) or longer stints (catching all green lights) on the streets at a speed of about 45 or more. It always seems to come back to a normal idle after getting back into first gear when stopped, or when I start going again in 1st.

What kind of idle problem does a road King have?

Rough idle, Carbon fouling the plugs, backfiring, and it sounds like the fuel pump is dumping way too much fuel. It is an 01 Road King with PCM3-USB, Arlen Ness Big Sucker Intake and Wild Pig Slip On’s. Please help!

Why is my Harley Davidson Road King not starting?

If you have a Tachometer, disconnect it. A bad tach can interrupt proper coil function. i have problem error code U1301 in Harley Davidson Road King 2009 and test everything not starts . I have a 92 FXRSP, I recently replaced my switches and I had a new battery.

When did my Harley Davidson Roadking idle down?

Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by michael49, May 31, 2009 . The promblem started in November of last year. The bike would idle down and die when I stopped for a stop light. Took it to a non-Harley repair shop.

Why did my road King start cutting out?

I had an intermittent miss on my ’02 Road King. Would be great for a while and suddenly start cutting out. Found a bad wire on the start relay under the seat. Harley Mechanic said that was probably not the issue but replaced the relay, changed the wire connection and hasn’t missed a beat in two years.

Why did my Harley Road King start cutting out?

Would be great for a while and suddenly start cutting out. Found a bad wire on the start relay under the seat. Harley Mechanic said that was probably not the issue but replaced the relay, changed the wire connection and hasn’t missed a beat in two years. The wire that you found that was bad on that 2002 road king under your seat…

What kind of motor does a Harley Road King have?

I have a 2002 CVO road king with a stage three stroker kit installed. When the dealership install the package the bike ran fine for period of time. Now the bike will miss occasionally and cut off at low idol just after a miss occasionally.

Why does my Harley Davidson hesitate when I Ride?

I have found that in the past week it has been hesitating and chugging while I ride. The idle is a little rough and as I stay at a constant speed the bike starts to chug and hesitate. I thought it might have been from sitting outside and not being ridden in a week while it rained so I have to try some dry gas.

Why is the RPM on my Harley Davidson so high?

(Could be you went through 50 key cycles with no engine issues) When you get off the interstate & the idle is high,,, if you were to power it off and restart the bike, does the idle calm down or does it resume the high idle. Would help to know how high the RPM was, but you have no tach. (?)

What happens when the Idle is high on a Harley Davidson?

Strange that there are no historical codes since you did say you saw the check engine light come on. (Could be you went through 50 key cycles with no engine issues) When you get off the interstate & the idle is high,,, if you were to power it off and restart the bike, does the idle calm down or does it resume the high idle.

Why does my Harley Davidson have a vibration problem?

I have a vibration problem that occurs when I release the throttle to slow down or come to a stop. At a certain rpm it vibrates so bad it sounds as if the fairing and tourpak are going to fall off. The vibration has already ruined the front motor mount which I replaced.

Why does my car shake when I idle?

Weak or broken mounts can’t hold the engine tight in the engine compartment and creates a vibration at idle. If the shaking subsides when the car is in Neutral, this could indicate the motor mounts are responsible for the vibrations. Get a Professional Opinion

What causes a car to have rough idling?

In addition to engine troubles, damaged ignition components can cause rough idling. Like spark plugs, over time the ignition coil can begin to breakdown causing misfires, a check engine light, and rough idling. 3. Clogged Air Filters

Why did my Harley Davidson Road King engine cut out?

Bike hasn’t been ridden in 1.5 years due to medical problems. Bike was stored with fuel in tank but been run to operating temp during that time. No problems when last ridden. I filled tank from 1/4 to full and started test ride. I have put 300 miles on since . Within the first 75 miles, bike developed a engine cut out condition.

What are the injectors on a Harley Davidson Road King?

The MoCo updated injectors 2/2006. My bike was manufactured with the old injectors 10/2005. It also has a lousy idle at times, almost feels like the timing is retarded. New injectors on the way.

What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson Road King have?

Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by xcavater, Jun 12, 2012 . I’m buying a 2006 RK with stage 1 (SE air filter, Power Commander 3 and Rineharts true dual) with 6000 miles from a friend.

What are the parts on a Harley Davidson idle?

The following parts were changed: Check Valve, Fuel Pump, Top Plate Gasket, Intake Seal 90-03BT/XL, Fuel Pressure Regulator, Idle Motor Kit, Autolite Plugs, HD Fuel Line, Check Valve again. After nearly four months of back and forth with the repair shop I picked it up on January 4.

Why does my motorcycle engine stall when warm?

And the problem is often worse on a hot day. The dreaded stalling issue when the engine is warm is the most common idle problem and it is mostly related to the very lean air/fuel ratio on the modern fuel injected motorcycle engine. Why does my motorcycle stall at idle when the engine is warmed up and at operating temperature ? – Low compression.

What kind of car stalls when coming to a stop?

Random stalling when coming to a stop or slowing down. 2/9/2012 – I live in a steep hilly area & drive a 2002 Toyota Camry XLE with approx 69,000 miles on it. Randomly (approx. 6 times in 3 months)- usually the car stalls on the Parkway when I slow down to avoid or stopping for a red traffic light.

What causes random stalling when coming to a stop?

Usually happens randomly when slowing down (when the rmp drop below 1000). Hope this helps. I’m going to try out a few things from all the replies. Going to start with fixing the EGR value. 168 people found this helpful.

Why is my Harley Davidson engine stalling after warm up?

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. (You must log in or sign up to reply here.)

What should I do if my Harley Davidson stall?

Also clean and check both ends of the cables to start with. Click to expand… yea it was runing good before and it start fine as usual just when riding that it stall. i am going to take the battery off and get it checked and clean the end as u said thank you , hopefully thats the issue Yea hopefully it something simple.

Are there any problems with a Harley Davidson Road King?

Problem today: there are still a lot of bikes of those years (built date on bike frame) out there that have NOT had a problem YET or NOT been repaired by the owner before coming apart…. BE CAREFUL MY 2000 fxds was a problem child and I DID ALL the repairs on my dime…..

When was the first Harley Davidson Road King built?

ALL BIKES- twin-cam engines (regardless of model) built 1999 model year including the first 1/2 of 2000 model year, build date (dec. 15,1999) had the “potential” problem with the cam bearing coming apart.. “POTENTIAL” meaning many bikes held together not showing signs of a problem.

What kind of cam plate does a road King have?

MY 2000 fxds was a problem child and I DID ALL the repairs on my dime….. all bearings in cams,feuling oil pump n lifters,delkron cam plate,SSgear drive 570 cams. solved that problem… also went with flowed heads manly springs n valves. big bore 95″ and more…

What are known problems with 1998 Harley Davidson EFI on?

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Where are the fuses on a 2010 Road King?

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What to do if your Harley won’t idle?

If its not that, the carb probably needs a good cleaning. If you have to leave the choke pulled out for it to run, it’s either got and intake leak or either a clogged jet. With the bike running spray some wd40 around the intake seals and listen for changes in the rpms.

Why does my car idle a little rough?

It’ll idle a little rough. Once I put it in gear, the idle gets weaker, stutters and dies. It then refuses to start for a while. I was wondering where the issue may be.

When to replace the idle air control motor on a Harley?

Direct replacement for Harley p/n 27658-06 on 2007+ EFI models except XL Sportster and 08+ TBW touring models.* When fuel injected Harley motorcycles begin to experience a rough or high idle, or a hard start condition, often this is a result of a faulty Idle Air Control ( IAC) or MAP sensor.

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