What to do if your Sportster is not getting spark?
Open your gas cap and listen for a possible vapor lock condition. Ground your spark plugs to check for spark. If this problem began after you cleaned your carb, start looking in that area 1st.
How to know if your engine has no spark?
First Confirm Your Engine Has No Spark. 1 Disable the fuel system by removing the fuel pump fuse or relay. 2 Insert a spark plug tester into the plug boot and ground it on a piece of metal on the engine. 3 Finally, Have someone crank the engine and watch for spark.
Why is my motor not working on my Sportster?
Check your speedo head for DTC’s. A failing crank position sensor can cause a problem like yours. A bad sensor will sometimes fail when heat is introduced and begin working again once it cools.
What kind of car does not get spark?
Hello, I have a 2000 XLC 1200 with 30,000 miles she sat for about 5 years. when I fire her up, she starts fine and sounds good. I ride her for about 5 minutes and she dies, she still cranks, she has spark and she is getting fuel but will not start.
Open your gas cap and listen for a possible vapor lock condition. Ground your spark plugs to check for spark. If this problem began after you cleaned your carb, start looking in that area 1st.
Why is there no spark in my ignition?
An ignition module requires some type of external input in order to activate. If your vehicle stalls unexpectedly during operation and will not start again, it is likely because of loose or corroded electrical connections in the ignition module. In this case, check the switch, clean oxidized terminals, and replace broken wires if necessary.
Check your speedo head for DTC’s. A failing crank position sensor can cause a problem like yours. A bad sensor will sometimes fail when heat is introduced and begin working again once it cools.
Hello, I have a 2000 XLC 1200 with 30,000 miles she sat for about 5 years. when I fire her up, she starts fine and sounds good. I ride her for about 5 minutes and she dies, she still cranks, she has spark and she is getting fuel but will not start.
What should I do if my rear cylinder is leaking?
Start the bike, take a can carb cleaner and spray the intake manifold by the head on the rear cylinder, if the bike stalls it’s leaking. A new set of gaskets will take of that. plug wires ??? If it is dropping the cylinder when getting hot, then I’d suspect either the coil or the ignition module are failing with heat.
What to do if your Speedo sensor is not working?
Verify that your gas cap is vented. You can be experiencing vapor lock. Check your fuel line routing. Make sure the line is not collapsing. Ground your spark plugs and verify that you have strong, definitive spark, both, front and rear. Check your speedo head for DTC’s. A failing crank position sensor can cause a problem like yours.
When did the Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom come out?
The Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom is one of those classics that’s been a staple in Milwaukee’s lineup since 1996, but for whatever reason we hadn’t had a chance to ride in 1,200cc engine form.
Why is my Harley Davidson Sportster not igniting?
One of the most common sources of electrical problems is the battery. Test the battery’s state of charge and current capacity by reading Step 2 of the article Electrical Diagnostic Guide. If no spark is present at the end of the spark plug wire, the air/fuel mixture cannot ignite.
How to check spark plugs on Harley Davidson Sportster?
Insert a spark tester into the wire and attach the tester to ground. Remove the fuel pump fuse. Refer to the article Fuse Box Information for fuse locations. Crank the engine and watch for spark. If spark is consistently present, the problem most likely lies with the spark plugs and you should continue to Step 2.
What should I change in my Harley Davidson 1200?
Even if you decide not to break out the wallet for a disc and/or caliper upgrade, a simple pad swap should greatly boost stopping power. Stainless steel brake lines go a long way to alleviate the problem too. (ABS is available for the 1200 Custom, but it’ll cost you a hefty $795.)