What kind of motorcycle is the xlh883 Sportster?
XLH883 Sportster: This is the Sportster 883. Raw, basic and agile. No nonsense. Just stripped-down simple. It’s quite possibly the purest way to experience road, wind and engine. And it’s one of the easiest ways to get your name in permanent ink on the title to a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
How is the Harley Davidson 883 Sportster rated?
MBG Says: (Rating 6/10) The Sportsters (especially the 883’s) are now, by their flagrant lack of functionality, the only really deceiving Harley models. The rest of the lineup may be more expensive, but at least in return one can expect a pleasant ride.
Do you need a diagnostic code for a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Although a trouble code does not always locate the exact cause of the problem for you, it does help you narrow down the possibilities and saving you diagnostic time. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster (2004-2016). Diagnostic trouble codes continue to increase in number as newer generation Sportsters are released.
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.
What causes a Harley Davidson Sportster to misfire?
the mis is a lean mis-fire. it is a common Harley glitch due to the cam timing and intake flow with the siamesed intake. the front cylinder runs leaner (hotter) than the rear, but the rear cylinder has tendancy to have a lean mis-fire. with the engine at idle, spray carb cleaner on the intake seals.
Is there a problem with my 05 Sportster?
I have a 05 sportster that misfires..intermittent..idling..stalling… Second opinion] Sounds like there is an issue when the rpms are low on the bike. Sounds like the engine misfires or skips … read more
Why did my Wife’s Harley misfire on the way home?
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. At each stop, it would stall but would always start after the fact. It died in the driveway.
How to check ignition resistance on Harley Davidson Sportster?
Set your meter to read ohms and place your red probe on the positive post of the coil. Place the black probe on the negative post. Your reading should be between three and four ohms. Measure the resistance of the secondary winding.