How to fix a Harley Davidson Softail Sportster?

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What kind of ignition does a Harley Davidson use?

The Ultima®Digital Ignition is designed to provide the correct curves and total timing for Ultima enginesand other larger cubic inch or high performance engines. These units will also replace the OEM HD®factory ignition module and sensor used on 1983 and later Harley-Davidson EVO motors.

What causes a motorcycle starter to keep running?

It’s common on motorcycles for the solenoid’s ground side to be the switched side which means the little wire going from the solenoid to the starter button (via the ignition switch) is always hot. If this wire shorts to ground, the starter will run without regard to ignition switch or starter button position.

Is it safe to use an old wire harness?

Even if you are lucky enough to find an N.O.S. (new old stock) wiring harness, the wire strands have probably deteriorated over time just by sitting in a bag on a shelf. For this reason, it would NOT be wise to purchase an N.O.S. harness.

Why is my Harley Davidson Sportster not starting?

Place your Sportster in second or third gear for the best results. A battery that can’t start your engine may no longer be recharging properly because of its age and current state of charge. The ground cables that connect the battery to your Sportster frame must also be undamaged and free of corrosion.

What kind of wiring harness do I need for a Sportster?

We stock only quality Sportster chopper wiring harness parts like Bruce Linsday, CycleVisions, Dakota Digital, Kuryakyn, NAMZ Custom Cycle, Thunder Heart, V-Twin Manufacturing and more, and you’ll rest easy whenever you fire your chopper up knowing you’ve installed only the best. Need extra parts?

Where is the starter on a Harley Davidson 883 Sportster?

Connect your red probe to the solenoid positive wire. This is a fat 12 or 14 gauge wire on the cylindrical portion of the starter. Connect the black probe to a known good ground. 12v should be present in this wire at all times. Figure 3. The starter location on a 883 Sportster.

What should the Run switch read on a Harley Davidson Sportster?

Remove the kill switch from the right handlebar grip. Measure the resistance/continuity of the switch with the switch unpressed using the same method described for testing the run switch. The reading should be 0.1 ohms or less. Press the switch and measure again. The reading should now be “OL” or infinite, meaning no connection is present.

What should I do if my Harley loses all power?

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When does a Harley Davidson engine cut off?

Discussion in ‘ Softail Models ‘ started by TKLA, Apr 25, 2011 . I have a 2000 Harley Fatboy, 1450 carb, 8000 miles. No problems riding under 40/50 mph but if i go faster – ex. freeway ,my engine cuts off.

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.

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Which is the best Harley Davidson Softail to buy?

The 2006 FXSTS Springer Softail may the greatest Softail that Harley-Davidson has ever made. The FXSTS comes with simple styling to enable personalization and customization that Softail owners enjoy.

What causes a Harley Davidson engine to sputter?

That too, from sitting a lot water can condense inside the carb especially if you live in a humid area….the float bowl could be poluted with water buildup….that messes up everything when it comes to running smooth… Thanks Badinfluence… Thanks for the indepth info and it was actually the crank position sensor…go figure.

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?

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.

Why does my 1200 XL engine quit running?

From intermittent strong or reduced power and missing start-ups my 1200 XL now starts for a couple of revs then dies. Every once in awhile it will fire up and run fine with no problems until the next start-up. I cleaned the tank,screen and bottom of carb. Vents and vacuums are open. Battery,coil, and wires checked out O.K.

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.

Why does my Harley Davidson have no power?

Last Friday I shut the motor off with the stop switch and then turned the ignition key off. I re-set the stop switch to On. 1 minute later, I turned the ignition switch to ignition and noticed I had no power to my headlights and instrument lights.

What to do if your bike has no power?

If any other parts failed, ignition, cdi, coils ect you would still have battery power to the lights. Just have to find out what popped the fuse, check connections to and from starter to find out why that died and you will probably cure the fuse as well.

What to do if your Harley Davidson won’t start?

Get (2) 12″ pieces of wire and stripe 1/2″ from each end. Insert 1 wire into the female terminal that would be #30 in the fuse panel socket. Insert the other WIRE (NOT END of 1st wire) into #87 of the fuse panel socket. 6) Make SURE bike is in NEUTRAL. 7) Turn on ignition ON and Kill switch to run.

What happens to the battery on a Harley Davidson?

Went out to ride on Sunday and it would start. Just a clicking sound, like when a starter goes bad on a car. Full lights, instrument lights, horn all worked fine with no dimming. It just kept “clicking” when I hit the start. Dealer trouble shooted it and said the battery was done. Cold Cranking amps were way down (tested under load).

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What kind of battery does a Harley Sportster use?

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How do you get battery out of Harley Davidson Sportster 883?

Pull out the battery a few inches. Find the metal piece that is holding the battery down, and move that piece off to the side. Use your socket wrench to unscrew the other bolts that are closer to the interior of the bike. This will release the battery.

When to start up a Harley Davidson 883 engine?

It can be a great feeling to start up your Harley-Davidson Sportster 883s engine whenever you want to head out on a ride. If youre in the market for a new battery for your motorcycle, you can find a variety of choices that fit your Sportster.

How do you change the battery on a Harley Davidson?

What do I need to fix my Harley?

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Why is my starter not working on my Harley?

That black wire with the red tracer should be sending 12v to the starter relay. Be sure that this wire is not damaged or pinched anywhere in its travel. This will be more common when wires have been routed through the bars, or switch housings/switches have been changed. Don’t forget to use your multimeter inside the switch housings too.

What kind of motor does a Softail rocker have?

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When did the Harley Davidson rocker C come out?

2008 Harley-Davidson® FXCWC – Rocker C, 2008 Harley-Davidson® Rocker™ C The chromed-out cousin to the Rocker™, the Rocker™ C features an indus… Listing a 2010 Harley Davidson Rocker C. For those of you that don’t know about these bikes Harley only made them for a couple years.

How to install a lower rocker box on a Harley?

Mike Roen has the Harley cylinders in place and is now ready to put the lower Harley rocker box on. Your gaskets are labeled front and rear. Make sure to install correctly. Make sure to remove the old o-ring. Prep your bolts with some blue Loctite and put them in the correct allocation.

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