HELP! Fatbob will not start
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 588
Likes: 1
From: North Carolina
HELP! Fatbob will not start
The Fatbob sat for several months. I would start it on a regular basis and warm up to operating temp. I took out and washed and detailed it the other day. Once complete I had to put it on the charger. Now it will still not start. Turns over fine but sounds like it doesnt want to fire. Checked the plugs and all look fine. Put fresh gas and a little treatment in the tank and still nothing. Anyone have any ideas before I have to take it to HD? Thanks.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 643
Likes: 0
From: Sioux Falls, SD
Could be a simple bad battery issue. Was it left in the bike over winter, and would it have gotten cold enough to freeze?
If that happens it can begin to not take a charge, or just stop working all together.
Your local autozone will test it for free.
Also check your battery connections make sure they are tight.
If that happens it can begin to not take a charge, or just stop working all together.
Your local autozone will test it for free.
Also check your battery connections make sure they are tight.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 643
Likes: 0
From: Sioux Falls, SD
Thats what mine did with a bad battery.
or it would turn over then start clicking.
if its a fuel burn or fuel delivery issue, I would start by checking your plugs to make sure they are not fouled.
then since it's fuel injected, hope its under warranty
or it would turn over then start clicking.
if its a fuel burn or fuel delivery issue, I would start by checking your plugs to make sure they are not fouled.
then since it's fuel injected, hope its under warranty
Last edited by bakerm75; Jun 17, 2009 at 12:53 PM.
Banned
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
do you hear your fuel pump when you turn your switches? if not check your fuses and relays. My system relay went out, it actually functioned but there was corrosion on the contacts. I just took it apart and cleaned it up so I could ride. It took about a week for the dealer to get one in for me. Mine would turn over just fine, but I knew something was wrong, cuz the fuel pump would never come on.
Trending Topics
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 3,074
Likes: 12
From:
my bet somethings wet and by the way once you put it away dont start it leave a tender on it all you are doing is creating condensation
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Stage I
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Mine is a problem with the ignition tumbler...06 street bob...when I turn the key and press the run button...sometimes I do not hear the p.o.s.t (supposed to humm for two or three seconds)and it will not start...if I fool around with it I can get it to contact and its ok...waiting for a new one from harley...been 11 days so far...nothing!!!