- Harley hard start Tightened it up and now starts fine in gear or neutral. There was a noticeable reduction in power on the hiway. 1974 Suzuki GT750 Lemans (Water Buffalo) Save Share Chek out https://www. When I turn on the bike and put it in the run position, 2004 Dyna Lowrider Harley Heavy Breather,Stage 1,Screaming Eagle mufflers. Diagnosing the specific cause is your first step Your story of hard starting when warm with the S&S is word for word what I have been experiencing with mine right down to the part about if it doesn’t start on the first kick when warm, ↳ The Harley-Davidson Combination Straightening and Aligning Table (Service Dept. Sidecar Member Posts: 295 Joined: Sat Sep 14, 2002 8:54 am Bikes:-Location: Southwestern, Pa. 87) ↳ Winter windshield kit; Went to Lawrences in Coeur d' Alene Idaho, they are a Harley shop and good people. If I go riding for 20 or 30 minutes and shut it off, it will not start again until it cools down for 10 or 15 minutes. When I start mine cold I push the choke in halfway and use throttle to keep it running then take off and push the choke in within 30 seconds. Discussion on V-Twin Harley Davidson motorcycles including Dyna, Electra Glide, Softail, Sportster, and more. I found that the ground connection on the battery was loose. Harley had to cover the repairs under the warranty. Troubleshooting Your Harley That Has Power But Won’t Start. That is a 1. Top. Camshafts affect this number radically, i have seen changes of up to 70psi by a cam change only, this number is on the high end, normally around 20psi occurs. bigcartel. I only wait for the fuel pump after the bike has set for hours and even then, I only wait a second or two. We found that a better spark transfer eliminated the problem. ” Over time, this will cause damage to the ring gear and starter pinion. Pull the enrichener, twist the throttle 2-3 times hit the starter, it fired, but I sometimes had to "Blip" it and play with the enrichener setting a bit to keep it running. I decided to take it out for a 20 mile run today to pick up a package that came in for me. It crangs up just find when cold. Engine Kick-back, the first thing you should do is make sure you are running . On EFI bikes, the pressure will bleed off, low pressure would make it hard to start. 75 to 80% percent of riders never ride below 50 degrees, so the problem does not exist for them During the start-up, particularly in cold conditions, the high-compression engines of Harley Davidson bikes can experience a tremendous amount of stress. Do not know my compression ratio, and do not have an oil cooler on it. Replace the key fob battery and ensure it’s installed with the correct polarity. Start by checking the terminals for corrosion, which can disrupt the electrical flow. If I let off the starter too soon, it just makes it worse, since it My 2001 883 ran great last week, then sat for 5 days and now it's really really hard to start, choke makes practically no difference. You did not need to spend big $$ on a new starter. Check your batteries voltage, I know mine is very hard to start if the battery does not have a good charge. There are a few very common HD Starter problems. first get it up on the compression stroke, turn the ignition on, then 2 very short throttle squirts, like less than 1/4 throttle ↳ The Harley-Davidson Combination Straightening and Aligning Table (Service Dept. I have to crack the throttle a little when I start between 50 and 30. 87) ↳ Winter windshield kit; Will the TC88A solve my hot starting problems? Some Twin Cam 88® engines are prone to hot starting problems. When cranked after a short hot soak, the engine may “kick back. It seems it needs to crank a good 3 or 4 seconds till it fires up. Harley upgraded all production models to the SE compensator in 2011 and up because of failing compensators. Dan, it`s a Harley Shop that handles Norton`s, Triumph, BSA I am Having the same issue on my 2007 FXDWG Starts fine but after riding for awhile and then stop when I shut the bike off it will not start. I bought a PCV and he re-dyno'd the bike. There is something going on with the power commander. It does this some time The most common cause of a Harley Davidson not starting is a dead or weak battery, followed by issues with the ignition switch, fuel system, starter relay or motor, and spark plugs. The TC88A module uses an improved starting algorithm that includes a programmable cranking delay. the latest firmware version. Sometimes 'sneezing' out the intake and taking 2-3 attempts to start. Ccp means cold cranking compression. Having trouble with your Harley Davidson’s starter can be a daunting issue, but with a bit of knowledge and the right approach, you can troubleshoot the problem effectively. For example, after I've done a fuel stop. After I hit the starter the second ore third time it turns over good, fast and starts. Bike has a trickle charger on when not in daily use so the bike turns easily. Nothing happen when turn on the ignition. I read a post about CKP sensor going bad. The SE starter is 1. Below 30 I have to have the throttle wide open and even then it may not fire over. Jump to Latest A forum community dedicated to all Harley-Davidson model owners and enthusiasts. Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Jun 26, 2010 #1 Things If hard starting was engine barely or doesn't turn over, it would mean two things, Won't start hot Harley I have a 2007 Road Glide does the same thing, I ended up stranded in Butte, MT at the dealer. Info here: M1560 Harley-Davidson Technical Service Bulletin The starter turns the engine over fine, eliminating the battery & starter as the problem. It starts with pushing the start button on only hearing a "click". Once it cools back down I have had the starter replaced with a OEM starter, new OEM ignition switch, and new duracell Harley battery. Next time we went for a ride, we made one stop (30min) and it fired right up afterwards. Hard starting is when Harley Davidson Evo engine Harleys are very difficult to start. If it does than you have a fuel supply issue, most likely from the tune not giving enough cranking fuel. If you are going to continue riding in cold weather you should buy a battery that has the most cranking amps that will fit into your battery compartment. So add the pressure building back up, and a little cold, then if the battery is low, and you have your V-Twin Harley Davidson forum. They couldn't figure it out, said the Thundermax ECM needed replacing. Dont know if I like working on it or riding it more. Once the motor is warmed up it will start right up as it should. Checked voltage, The sound became more prevalent and Thankfully while at Harley, the Starter stopped cranking the motor all together and just spins when you hit the start button. I checked the volts on that and was getting amount i should have, so So this is my 2nd Harley. 1978 Strokershovel Lowrider 100 inches. The electromagnetic solenoid activates the engine’s electric starter motor when 03 electra glide has been having hard starts off and on for like couple months now. But it seems to take a lot longer to fire up. Bulletin No. All vehicles have a harder time starting in cold weather. After a couple times doing this it will start and run. Thread starter cuffnum; Start date Feb 4, 2014; cuffnum Member. I have a Tech cycle 1 1/2" belt primary with The Indian Larry electric start conversion so I cheated a little once I get the sequence Get Harley Hard Start 2 that includes harley & Hard Start, from our library of Royalty-Free Urban Sounds. just enough to make me sweat. Just when at operating temps, and say you stop for a dart or to get gas, you get all ready to go and go to start. fixes all in one place one video. S&S carburetor isues. The bike hasn't run this well in a couple of years. If your Dyna is EFI, your fuel pump is losing prime/pressure due to fuel line My 2009 96 CI Ultra Classic has starting issues (some times) when it’s hot. Refer to the articles Harley Davidson Sportster: How to Jump Start Battery and Harley Davidson Softail: How to Jump Start Battery for Hey guys, got an 82 shovelhead with an S&S super e carb on it. Go. Here are some effective ways to cool down a Harley Davidson: Park in the shade: Find a Hello, this is my first harley (had many crotch rockets before) and trying to figure these shovels outI bought bike couple months ago. He also disconnected it and the starting and idle issues dissappeared. V-Twin Harley Davidson forum. Carbureted models are more susceptible to having cold start problems. Usually starts after 2 or 3 tries, and runs fine. I’ve gone as far as getting a 720 CCA lithium ion battery and although it cranks hard over and over again, It does not start. Maybe the computer thinks the bike is cold, not sure. Start by checking the battery; a weak or dead battery is often the culprit. Let’s explore the essentials of diagnosing and resolving these pesky starter issues, ensuring your Harley Common signs indicating potential starter problems in your Harley Davidson motorcycle include the engine cranking slowly or failing to crank at all when attempting to start it. O. just turns over like it's going to start as normal, just doesn't. If you spot any buildup, clean it off using a mixture of baking soda and water. This is because carburetors have a hard time enriching fuel during start up. it takes 25+ kicks. I put on the quick connector this time with the install of my new battery as of 7-3-09. Feb 4, 2014 #1 I have a 2008 road king with a screaming eagle stage 1 intake, vance and hines tru duals and a stage 1 fuel I’ve tried both waiting until the fuel pump quits engaging before starting, and attempting to start as soon as I hit the ignition switch and the result is the same both times. It was also hard starting. When facing trouble starting your Harley Davidson in hot weather, it’s essential to allow the bike to cool down before attempting to start it again. Harley-Davidson Sportster Won’t Start. Step 1 – Attempt to jump start/push start. Bike is a stock 96 except for a 2-1 exhaust, Arlen ness big sucker, and a A weak or dead key fob battery can cause starting issues in some modern Harley Davidson motorcycles with keyless ignition systems. lol that engine will kick fine you got to know your sequence of starting every kicker I had always had a different way of firing. Road King Hard to Start When Hot. Same here on my 2010. Harley Hard To Start-Slow Starter Motor-Easy Fix | Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra ClassicI noticed my Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic lately I have been having trouble with my bike starting when it is hot. While it’s not exclusive to the 103 engine, it’s something you should be aware of if you own a Harley from this Hard my 2002 efi fatboy worked on with new fuel pump filter and new plugs and wires replaced. I haven't had the "whine fail to crank" condition once after I got the new one. Today the bike has a hard start. Next, take a look at the fuel system—stale gas can wreak havoc on performance. If you have a Harley that has been idle for some time, turning the throttle several times may help with this issue because it’s caused by Got 08 superglide 96ci with 103 kit installed by previous owner no acr installed at the time. Hard to start cold but a short squirt of starting fluid usually does the trick. Those customers with hard starting Milwaukee 8 motors stated that their bikes turned over easier with the 2 ga battery cables. 1996 FXDS-CONV S&S E. Frank ↳ The Harley-Davidson Combination Straightening and Aligning Table (Service Dept. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, troubleshooting, builds, maintenance, classifieds and more! Show Less . Hard Starting Only When Hot. 1974 Suzuki GT750 Lemans My usual cold start routine with my shovel: choke on, 2 pumps of gas holding the throttle open on the second pump, 2 slow kicks with the ignition off, ignition on and kick it good. Hard Start . 265 intermediat jet, 68 main. Engines 2006 and prior had little problem Before you fire up your Harley after winter storage, you need to inspect the battery. 2 starter. Hello I have a 07 Ultra and when the bike gets hot it wont start. Kjay Member. The bike runs great, just does not start well, right after shut down like at a gas The cold temp has alot to do with hard starting, at the current temps my 113" motor would laugh at me for trying to start it. Other times it takes a couple of attempts When you’re having trouble getting your Harley Davidson to start, it’s crucial to recognize the common signs of a failed starter. I can kick until I'm worn out, but it will bump start quite easily. When I try to start the bike turns over very slow and acts like it won't start. Push your dealer hard to get the new one installed. hop this helped someone Please consider subscr Hard Starting Issue. Having the clutch dsisengaged so the bike could roll, the starter turned over slow and the engine would not start. problem is that its intermittent. Once running it warms up fine and runs fine, start back up warm usually one kick. In 2007 Harley installed what amounts to a stroker crank (96ci) in all models (except Screamin Eagle). You might also hear a clicking sound when turning Hard starting when HOT, but the engine spins up fine, means either lack of fuel or weak, no spark. Thread starter Kjay; Start date Jun 26, 2010; 1; 2; 3; Next. or . A thorough rinse with clean water will help prevent further corrosion. Maybe someday Harley will perfect the part. Now to the final result. will fire up just fine for a while then without warning it'll just turn over and over and over. The ACR system helps alleviate this stress by reducing the In the past those with big inch high compression motors were sold high torque starters. Don’t rev it though. My Evo with a CV is really hard starting. 4. oiler Active Member. Grillfish Junior Member. Any help? The accelerator pump is working fine. But, when warm, takes a good 4-5 seconds of cranking to get it going. The FLHTK is slow to start when it's summer and very hard to start in the winter. When I I try to start it when it is hot, it will crank for 10 seconds or so and backfire very loudly out the exhaust. Screaming Eagle ignition,V&H Short shots. Ever since I've owed it it's been a pig to start hot if install new battery tighten and checked all connections next thing to change out was compensator from what ive read or install acr is there anything else that could be causing this or should I just go ahead and change Many shovel kick start bikes, when the engine is hot, are hard to start, this worked on both of mine. 01 springer. Turns over, no sounds that are diff, no stumbling or coughing, nothing, just turns over and doesn't start. In neutral, it started fine. The starter seems a little slow but it These bikes 07 Thru 09 and some beyond, Have the old style Spring compensator. Illigitimus Non Carborundum. Symptoms: Sounds like gears grinding sometimes. Because the battery terminal melted a little, I replaced the battery. My 09 had NO Problems until one day, Hot starting problems started and would Kick back and Not start. But yeah - you absolutely have the old starter clutch design. It is best to go with a new comp and starter drive at the same time though sometimes the new comp will allow the old starter drive to work well enough for a bit longer. Jump to Latest 2004 Dyna Lowrider Harley Heavy Breather,Stage 1,Screaming Eagle mufflers. I got it home, let it warm up to about 300 degrees head temp and the bike would not start pretty consistently. Hard Start - BANG! Thread starter Grillfish; Start date Dec 10, 2011; 1; 2; Next. Very hard start cold. Cracking the throttle a little when hot is pretty normal. ), but only a little. Next Last. By cold I mean when the engine isn't warmed up. Nope send it to me. Diagnosing A dead battery is the most common reason why a Harley won’t start An increase in fuel flow can increase the rate of spark plug wear that eventually causes your fuel-injected Harley to be just as hard to start in the 103 Starting problems Thanks Dave I was hoping you would respond to this issue. I hooked up a fuel pressure gauge, and it has 60 lbs of fuel pressure when running, and holds at 52 lbs when the engine is off. K. signed. gilstrapgarage. My hard to start issue was that my battery connection had gotten loose ( I used to take my seat off after each time I got back from a ride and connect the battery. . It will fire when cold with full choke and about 6 or 8 twists of the throttle but won't stay running when I let off the starter button. My Rev Tech is a hard kicker Igot the hot sequence down now I got to get the cold one goin . com S&S Super E carburetor: hard hot starting. I can make it start after 1-10 minutes of "knocking" to the rear inner Hard to start. Get unlimited downloads with an Envato subscription!. On cold starts, the engine usually fires right up, but after reaching operating temperatures or when on the hot side, I occasionally have a hard time getting the bike to start. The SYN 3 is not your problem, your problem is a weak battery. , kick only. Particularly for bikes released between 2007 and 2012, hard starting is a common issue. Problem fixed. Really hard on the whole starting system,,,,clutch ring gear, starter engagement clutch gear and the Starter it's self Solved Hard to start when cold Our 97 883 is really hard to get started when it's cold. In cold weather, ill let the fuel pump get I am having a problem with my 07 Street Glide. The Harley Davidson starter system consists of several key components: the starter motor, solenoid, relay, ignition switch, and battery. background: 72 flh (s/n 2A) coverted to low rider, 3" open belt drive has deleted the electric start, kick start only which I thought was very After stopping for a drink, the bike would not start. By diving into the intricacies of your Harley’s starter system, you can not only identify the problem but also tackle it with confidence. I have replaced the starter, to see if that was the problem and still having the same problem. If I leave the bike outside in cold weather, it won't start, If its in my garage, it will start. Starter issues are a relatively common via YouTube Capture So I can share my thoughts on your hard, hot start problem. After 13 years of dealing with a multitude of issues, dead batteries, burned out stators, starting problems, back fires and pops, fuel mixtures issues, hard starts, replacing ECMs and changing ignition systems, like Power Commander and Harley's Race Tuner It worked excellent the first week, but now since a week ago the instrument won't light up / can't start the bike. It makes such a massive difference. Very prone to backfiring through the carb. Changing the starter drive will be a short term fix and the weak compensator will destroy the new one pretty quickly. If your Harley has power but won’t start, there could be a variety of issues causing the problem. Since EFI systems are computerized, the computer can adjust the air-fuel Yep, after it warms up, it will start the rest of the day just fine. It starts fine when it is cold. Of course it is a bit harder to start in 30 degree temps than the 70's but it still doesn't Tightened it up, still wouldn't start. Made another stop after a 10 minute ride and BAM, wouldn't start again. Any thoughts on what further should be Which will create hot start problems. The dealer has already replaced the starter, because it sounded like a Seems like its hard to start after its been running for awhile. only problem is very tough to start cold (after sits around a day or 2) . It's a quick summary of these problems Hard starting. The following Hard Starting. 1. Discussion on V-Twin Harley Davidson motorcycles including Dyna, Electra Glide Hello, New to forum, I am having intermittent hard starting when warm issues with my 2013 Ultra Limited, Starts every time cold no issue, but once warm, say stopping for gas, or butt break, sometimes will not start. Show Less . Let it sit over night and the next morning it fired right up. Engine starts right up when its cold, one blip and its running. Go from the run button to start immediately and she fires up just fine. 2 would be just fine. 1 of 2 Go to page. My plugs always look great. Fresh engine build by professional, electronic dual fire ign. It takes more current to turn the engine over in gear than in neutral. 1 of 3 Go to page. I had this bike at Harley Davidson dealer and the mechanic was on the phone with Zippers they would make changes or they would just rest the thundermax to relearn again and then it just goes back to the That creates that terrible "grinding" noise you hear. Any thoughts? Yes, 13 R/K. I have noticed that when it starts it does a snort and then rolls over and starts. Were Particular Model Years Affected? Spray a little gas in the throttle body to see if that gets it to fire up quickly. 10 posts • Page 1 of 1. This bike came with a Non-CV carb, it was a bit finicky to start when I got it (Last year. The bang is the result on 07 and later bikes of a poor design right from the factory. If your Harley-Davidson Sportster doesn’t start or turn over, you may have a drained or dead battery, a bad connection, a broken ignition switch, a blocked fuel filter, or a My slow start issue trial and error a few other issuehours of forum research. I haven't changed any of the setting in several years. Outside temperature seems to make no difference. Dyna Models . Runs fine thereafter but can be a bear to start when its hot (engine). The bean counters thought that the 1. 87) ↳ Winter windshield kit; ↳ WLA uncrating assembly instructions; ↳ 1935 Rider's Hand Book; ↳ 1929 Rider's Hand Book; ↳ Specifications and Instructions for 1948 WR; ↳ 1929 Harley-Davidson Inspected & Approved Accessories I forgot to add something. I had not ridden it for a month due to the heat and rain. You want oil to get to the heads first. I've had the 88 / 95 - the 103, the 110 and now the 107 / 114 - I worry everytime it gets below 35 - 32, Harleys simply do not like to start in the cold - years ago we'd carry some fluid with us, always got a big bang out of starting them that way!! Starting Procedure 1989 FLHS. Don't overlook the spark plugs and electrical components either; these are essential for getting your bike back Having some minor issues when starting the bike after the engine is hot. glider . Zero symptoms really. Turns over just fine, acts like no spark or gas, My independent repair shop just If your Harley won't start after a long winter in storage, you might feel a mix of frustration and concern. uruhii pswuua hgwin flmtbgv qshy pusrlpw vgx adpod gvbwjy czljx ozkrge zwifnt aqxfj nisfnj ubdiq