What causes Harley to backfire?
Harley Davidsons backfire because of a little explosion in the intake or the exhaust. The emission of a Harley includes the exhaust system and how the bike burns its fuel. When a Harley has something wrong with the emission system or fuel flow, backfiring is most likely to occur.
Is the Dyna Wide Glide a carb cough?
After buying a 2000 Dyna Wide Glide a year ago for half price from an unemployed friend who was moving in a hurry, I started to work on the low speed (and dangerous) carb cough. You know, one of those that gets you while low-speed turning. It idled pretty good, and ran cheetah strong, with some backfiring.
Is it possible to tune a Harley Davidson carburetor?
Tuning your Harley Davidson carburetor is simpler than most think and can be performed with a few common tools. This simple procedure is a great Harley tech tip that applies to all Harley carbs from 1989 to present that use the CV style Harley Davidson carburetor.
What kind of carburetor does a 1989 Harley Davidson use?
This simple procedure is a great Harley tech tip that applies to all Harley carbs from 1989 to present that use the CV style Harley Davidson carburetor. Earlier models equipped with the older butterfly style carbs (pre-89 Evo’s, Shovelheads, Pans, and Ironheads) are excellent candidates for upgrading to a modern Harley carburetor.
Why is my Harley CV carburetor stalling after tuning?
Hesitation or stalling can sometimes occur after tuning or rebuilding your Harley CV carburetor or if your Harley carb has not been maintained. The following are common issues sometimes encountered after tuning or rebuilding a Harley CV carburetor.
After buying a 2000 Dyna Wide Glide a year ago for half price from an unemployed friend who was moving in a hurry, I started to work on the low speed (and dangerous) carb cough. You know, one of those that gets you while low-speed turning. It idled pretty good, and ran cheetah strong, with some backfiring.
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 did the Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide come out?
1993: The Dyna Low Rider and Dyna Wide Glide are introduced, the two among the most popular Dyna models throughout the frame’s 26 year production run. 1995: Until this year, all Dynas had a 32-degree front rake, but in 1995 a more responsive 28-degree rake was introduced to the sportier Dyna models.
What should the voltage be on a Harley Davidson Dyna Glide?
Use a voltmeter to measure the available voltage at the battery. A battery that is 100% charged will have approximately 12.6 volts, whereas a battery with a 0% charge will read 11.8 volts or lower. If your battery is low, charge the battery on a setting no higher than five amps for a few hours.