What to do when your Harley Davidson runs out of gas?
Pull the fuel hose off the carb and replace the hose (car part store). Before putting the new hose back on the carb, stick the end in a clear jar and open the petcock (if a vacuum operated one, you will have to apply suction on the vacuum hose). Drain about a cup of gas from the tank and inspect it for debrix or water.
What to do when your Harley Davidson engine only runs when choked?
Start the engine and warm it up until the valve covers are warm to the touch. Increase the rpm to around 1,200rpm and lock the throttle there. Adjust the idle-air mixture needle until you get maximum rpm, then back off about 1/4 turn. If adjusting the needle out makes no difference, the slow jet is too large.
Is the slow jet on a Harley too small?
If adjusting the needle out makes no difference, the slow jet is too large. If you can adjust the needle all the way in to the seat with no difference, the slow jet is too small. Let us know what you find.
What should the throttle be on a Harley Davidson?
Increase the rpm to around 1,200rpm and lock the throttle there. Adjust the idle-air mixture needle until you get maximum rpm, then back off about 1/4 turn. If adjusting the needle out makes no difference, the slow jet is too large. If you can adjust the needle all the way in to the seat with no difference, the slow jet is too small.
Is it easy to clean a Harley Davidson 883?
If you are a novice when it comes to riding or maintaining your bike, don’t fret; the Harley Davidson 883 Sportster is one of the easiest bikes to maintain when it comes to removing the carb and giving it a good cleaning. Save your hard earned money and do this job yourself in your own garage and skip the professional’s fees.
What’s the best way to clean a Harley Davidson carburetor?
Some suggest to fill a bucket with carb cleaner to submerse the carburetor in it and leave it to soak overnight. Do this at your own discretion, as Harley Davidson does not recommend that for these CV carbs. Ensure that the diaphragm is in place and reassemble as well as reinstall any jets that you removed. Figure 14.
Is it time to clean a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Bikes were meant to be ridden and when they have sat for too long, the carb can quickly become gummed up. It’s time for a good cleaning. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster.
Where is the carburetor on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
The carburetor is still connected to the fuel line on the left-hand side. Just remove the clamp holding the fuel line in place and pull the line off the petcock valve. It is also connected at the choke, which is removed with a 14mm wrench.