When does vibration occur on a Harley Davidson?
The vibration only occurs when in gear, in neutral you can rev it to the top, release the throttle and it comes down smooth as silk. I have had the bike in 3 different Harley dealer shops and none of them know or seem to care what the problem is. If I cannot solve the problem I have to get another ride.
What was the problem with my Harley Davidson?
After about 15 mins she showed up and said her bike would not stay running. At each stop, it would stall but would always start after the fact. It died in the driveway. We tried to troubleshoot the problem but have been unsuccessful so far. Checked the fuel pump, getting gas, changed the plugs and checked the wires for leaks, no leaks.
Why does my Harley Davidson make a whining noise?
While riding home from work today, I noticed a pretty loud whining noise I believe is coming from the trans. I recently changed all the fluids over to Amsoil. I’m using 75w-90 Severe Gear in the trans, I just don’t remember if it had a whining noise like that before.
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.
What causes a coughing sound on a Harley Davidson?
I thought I’d pass along my findings: One of the most common problems that customers complain about is the spit-cough-pop from the carburetor as a Harley goes from idle to ¼ throttle.
Why does my Harley Davidson stall when I idle?
It always starts easily when cold and idles well, but after a few minutes, if I’m idling awhile to get out of my driveway, the idle will fall and the engine will threaten to stall. If it does stall it’s hard to get started again, I have to give it a little throttle to get it to start and stay running.
What causes a Harley Davidson to stall at stoplights?
This condition is not only annoying, but can cause the Harley to stall dangerously at stoplights, and can damage intake seals. It is even possible to ignite oil or gas residue in the air cleaner causing a fire! If your H-D has these symptoms, there are several causes and several easy fixes.
What causes engine noise in Harley Davidson Dyna Glide?
If you haven’t figured it out yet, a twisted or slipped crank is a serious issue. The twisted crankshaft often occurs after engine performance modifications; however, aggressive acceleration, deceleration, and high revving burnouts with stock motors have been known to cause the issue as well.
How much horsepower does a Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide have?
After these modifications, a TC 88 motor that Hot Rod Bikesmagazine dyno tested put out a maximum of 84.8 lb.-ft. at 4000 RPM, and 75 horsepower at 5500 RPM, also at the rear wheel. (Note: HRBused the Dynojet dyno at Bartels’ Harley-Davidson, which seems to be a little more generous than the Dynojet dyno at the H-D factory.)
What kind of Fender does a Harley Davidson Wide Glide have?
The front fender is the trim and perfect Sportster type. The Wide Glide has the most stylish fenders in all motorcycling. The headlight is small, chrome, and clean. A low sissy bar and matching passenger backrest complement the attractive pillow-look seat.
What kind of vibration does a 2000 Electra Glide have?
I had the same problem and here’s the story. My 2000 Electra Glide has a little over 50K miles on it. At about the 40K mile mark I replaced the front motor mount. After changing it, the bike developed a terrible vibration between 1500 to 2500 RPM’s. Shook so bad it started breaking faring mounts.
What kind of vibration does an Indy bike have?
After changing it, the bike developed a terrible vibration between 1500 to 2500 RPM’s. Shook so bad it started breaking faring mounts. Took it to several shops, both HD and indy guy and none of them could figure it out. They did get it so the vibration only bad between 1300 to 2000 RPM’s, but still unbearable.
Why does my Harley Davidson have a lot of vibration?
A FEW do tend to un-align and go OUT and that causes a LOT of vibration, could break the oil-pump gerotors. as the crank wobbles inside the tight clearances of the oil pump… IF it feels like totally in the engine, It should be checked.
When does vibration go away on a V-twin?
When everything was loose, I started the bike and let it idle for about half a minute and then ran it up to about 4500 RPM’s for another 15 seconds or so and then let it idle for about another minute. Then revved it up and down and vibration gone!
Where does power start on a Harley Davidson?
This article applies to the Harley Davidson Touring (2000-2015). The transmission is a key part of your drivetrain. For the Harley big twins, power starts at the crank shaft and is transferred to the transmission by a enclosed chain primary drive.
What happens to the shift pawl in a Harley Davidson?
If this is the case, your transmission may have a broken or missing shift pawl or return spring. This shift pawl spring keeps the shifter pawl, which is attached to the external shift lever, engaged with shift drum whilst the return spring puts the shift lever back to its starting position, so the transmission is ready for the next gear change.
Are there any problems with the Harley Davidson clutch?
This recall involved problems with the clutch system which won’t fully disengage. In the report, Harley-Davidson said this is the result of gas bubbles in the master cylinder clutch. If you’re considering these models, check with the dealer to make sure that the clutch got flushed or the master cylinder got rebuilt.
The vibration only occurs when in gear, in neutral you can rev it to the top, release the throttle and it comes down smooth as silk. I have had the bike in 3 different Harley dealer shops and none of them know or seem to care what the problem is. If I cannot solve the problem I have to get another ride.
If this is the case, your transmission may have a broken or missing shift pawl or return spring. This shift pawl spring keeps the shifter pawl, which is attached to the external shift lever, engaged with shift drum whilst the return spring puts the shift lever back to its starting position, so the transmission is ready for the next gear change.
This article applies to the Harley Davidson Touring (2000-2015). The transmission is a key part of your drivetrain. For the Harley big twins, power starts at the crank shaft and is transferred to the transmission by a enclosed chain primary drive.
What are the symptoms of a Harley Davidson starter problem?
Harley Davidson Electra-Glide 1985 FLHT start clutch drive problem. Symptoms: When starter button is pressed there is a click and nothing happens or the starter drive tries to engage and then does not stay engaged. There is a lot of racket and noise like gears grinding.