How often does a Harley Davidson engine misfire?
Discussion in ‘ Engine, Fuel and Exhaust ‘ started by nascar7613, Mar 21, 2012 . 2006 Road King fuel injected, no modifications. When running down the road at a steady speed and fairly low RPM, say around 2500, every once in a while the bike will have a very sudden and slight misfire.
How to diagnose engine backfires with axleaddict?
Car owners usually forget to check the ignition system at the recommended manufacturer schedule. If necessary, consult your car owner’s manual or repair manual. Even if your Check Engine Light is not lit on your instrument panel, scan for possible pending diagnostic trouble codes that can guide you in your diagnostic. II. Injection System Problems
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 is my motorcycle ( engine ) misfiring?
There is a problem with the ignition system, causing a weak spark. The fix: If your vehicle has them, check and replace distributor cap, rotor, ignition wires, and spark plugs. Otherwise, have the coil packs looked at. There may be a fault in the computerized engine control system. Check engine control systems with a scan tool.
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.
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 did my Harley Davidson battery start to misfire?
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. So I went and change the battery and I’ve never had the problem since.
What should I do if my Sportster backfires?
Check your exhaust system gaskets and replace them if necessary. This should stop your problem. Rejetting the carb may be necessary as well. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.