Why is my 07 Street Glide so hard to start?

Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by dwireman, Sep 4, 2009 . I am having a problem with my 07 Street Glide. On cold starts, the engine usually fires right up, but after reaching operating temperatures or when on the hot side, I occasionally have a hard time getting the bike to start.

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’s the normal operating temp for a Harley Davidson?

I really thought he would know basic stuff like this. So he called Harley. I don’t know exactly what that meant but he spoke to someone on the phone who told him normal operating temp for my 2014 Superlow 1200T is 375°. He said if the temp goes much above 400° while riding then that could be a problem.

What kind of car stalls after engine heats up?

The Chevrolet Cavalier is a compact automobile produced from 1982 to 2005 by General Motors. car starts and runs fine until engine heats up to operating tempature, then it stalls, it will restart but keeps stalling until engine cools down. What can cause this? Answered!

What should the normal operating temperature be on a Harley?

& filed under Harley Tips. Hello, hope all is well with you. I have a simple two part question for you. What is the normal operating temperature (engine) on a 2007 road king classic with a 96 cubic inch motor.. and what kind of temperature readings should I expect to get on the head pipe between jug and O2 sensors?

What was the temp on my Harley when I left Staten Island?

We left from Staten Island it was 44 degrees, got to city traffic was dead stopped temp was near 70 now. Trying to get to the parade line up took 1 hour doing 5 mph, my bike idle went lower and I had to keep throttling up to keep it from staling.

Is it normal for a Harley Davidson engine to be hot?

He said that Sportsters run hot and also EPA fuel regulations keep the bike running lean even with my remap from V&H. I guess I could get another map to increase fuel to make the bike run a little cooler., but as far as the dealer and Harley are concerned my engine temps are normal

Why does my Harley hard start when warm?

When the engine is warm it is tighter and requires more from the starter which in turn needs more amperage from the battery. If your hard start is slow cranking when warm I would have checked this first,then checked starter draw,then fuel and ignition.

What to do when your Harley Davidson engine is hot?

On a hot engine the fuel can boil in the fuel line with the engine off. Cycling the key activates the fuel pump and ensures a solid column of cooler fuel in the fuel line to the injector. Just pushing the button will work if you crank long enough to achieve the rpm that runs the pump. turn key on and crank engine. You may not need 2 repeats.

Can a cold engine start a Harley Davidson?

After waiting say 15 or 20 minutes, it starts fine. It doesnt do this all the time and never when I first start with a cold engine. Only after I have been riding awhile sometimes it will start right away but seems after the 4th or 5th stop nothing, it just cranks like it not getting any gas or not firing.

What happens to a 2007 Ultra Classic when it gets too hot?

I have a 2007 Ultra classic (its stock except for the SE 255 cam) that runs fine and idles fine in temps under 85 degrees. If the temp goes above 85 it idles about 500 RPMs or dies when you come to a stop. It will start right back up. I think it’s getting too hot

Why does my Harley Davidson hard start when hot?

Hard starting when HOT, but the engine spins up fine, means either lack of fuel or weak, no spark. If your Dyna is EFI, your fuel pump is losing prime/pressure due to fuel line leak…look here: http://www.hdtimeline.com/diagnosti…lated/979-engine_dies_and_runs_in_spurts.html

Why is my Harley Davidson overheating in traffic?

324-340 not bad and if you are driving down the road it would be cooler. The trouble happens in traffic or any long periods of the bike running and standing still. Passenger comfort, hot legs, from the rear cylinder and exhaust are usually the issue.

Why does my Harley Davidson engine clatter at certain RPMs?

The problem is that the rocker arms or shafts are smacking against the hold down bolts and this happens only at certain RPMs. The damage is so minimal that HD isn’t even concerned with wear or internal damage. Fixing it yourself isn’t hard if you have a passing familiarity with your bike and the common tools needed.

Why does my 2007 Ultra Classic not idle?

However, some people don’t like it because the engine sounds like it is about to die when the system activates. Some also complain that it lags when it disengages. One last note, on the 2007 model year touring bikes the system can only be turned on or off by connecting a laptop.

How to tell if your electric motor is running hot?

The winding limit is given by the temperature class of the insulation system. For example, 266 degrees F, for class B, and the bearing and lubricant upper limit is usually around 212 degrees F. To determine if a motor is running hot, we need to measure the winding temperature.

What causes a Harley Davidson Road King to over heat?

Any answers what would cause this, this wasn’t the first time it happened, seems to be over heating, I use synthetic Amsoil. My bike is a 2006 Road King with 20,000 miles. You bike was over heating. Parades are torture on an air cooled engine.

Where does the heat go on a Harley Davidson?

Remember that your catalytic converter is on that side and both cylinders blow into it. A majority of the “increased heat” goes out the right exhaust. The higher temp is changing the color of the chrome. You will usually find this on bikes that go on extended highway trips of 200 to 500 miles a day. Don’t try to polish out the color.

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.

What to do if your Harley Davidson is not starting?

If you only have spark on the front cylinder, swap plug wires (front to rear, rear to front ). Now see if you (only) have spark on the rear cylinder. If you do not have power to the coil; Use a small jumper wire and power your coil directly from the battery. This will will bypass your harness and switches.

What to do if your Dyna Glide won’t start?

Typical Dyna Glide fuse box layout. It usually a good idea to open up the right handlebar switch assembly and check for corrosion on the starter and run switches. While it is not a very common problem, checking for a faulty starter switch is one last area to inspect before setting your sights on the starter assembly itself. Figure 6.

When to stop for gas on a Dyna model?

Discussion in ‘ Dyna Models ‘ started by Kjay, Jun 26, 2010 . Things were fine until last week I stop to get gas after riding maybe 40 miles or so and when I was ready to go the bike won’t start.

What happens when you hard start a Harley Davidson?

Get back and more will depend on your findings.. I would NOT throw Major parts at it unless necessary…. You can spend a ton of money to only find the Least expensive things are the problems.. Hard starting when HOT, but the engine spins up fine, means either lack of fuel or weak, no spark.

Is it hard to start a Harley Davidson?

Hard starting when hot! New to Harley world, been riding metrics. Recently bought ’07 Ultra, rode to D.C. this weekend. Found that when bike is hot, doesn’t want to start. It doesn’t stall when hot, but if I shut it off it doesn’t want to restart.

Why does my Harley Davidson run weird after a charge?

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. So I went and change the battery and I’ve never had the problem since.

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…

Is there a problem with the throttle on a 2009 Harley?

& filed under Harley Tips. Q: 2009 Harley Ultra Classic w/25K no past problems in the past, but on 07-12-14. I had a problem with what I found out and is called “Limp Mode”! no throttle response at all other than running at idle. Error codes I found on the bike were; P1511 & P2135. all having to do with the Harley throttle control.

When did my 2008 Harley Davidson roadglide do it?

My 2008 Roadglide did it on Hiway 89 on the way to Tahoe. I got it home and went to Sacramento Harley and bought a bag of the connectors that go into the connector that plugs into the throttle body. Replace every connector with the special crimping tool I borrowed from a friend. That was two years ago and it’s still running great.

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