Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Seems a common occurrence is a member posting something like 'hey ... I've got this problem, can anyone tell me what is wrong ...?' Then ... various other members will hazard a guess based on the symptoms presented ... or ask for more information with which to inform their diagnosis ....
Well, I was doing a little personal puzzling over a couple of (what I believe to be related) issues ... and had done a few 'searches' ....
I thought, okay, based upon what I've read online ... what does the manual say ...?
In reflecting on what I'd been seeing, I figured I'd post up a few sections that seem to have gotten quite a few queries ....
For what it's worth ....
R/
'Chop
Well, I was doing a little personal puzzling over a couple of (what I believe to be related) issues ... and had done a few 'searches' ....
I thought, okay, based upon what I've read online ... what does the manual say ...?
In reflecting on what I'd been seeing, I figured I'd post up a few sections that seem to have gotten quite a few queries ....
Troubleshooting
2005 Dyna: Maintenance p. 1-54 to 1-57
* * *
Excessive Vibration:
1. Wheels and/or tires worn or damaged.
2. Engine/transmission/rear whell not aligned properly.
3. Primary chain badly worn or links tight as a result of insufficient lubrication or misalignment.
4. Engine to trransmission mounting bolts loose.
5. Upper engine mounting bracket loose.
6. Ignition timing advanced due to faulty sensor inputs (Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) and/or Crank Position Sensor (CKP))/poorly tuned engine.
7. Internal engine problem.
8. Broken frame.
* * *
Oil Does Not Return to Oil Pan
1. Oil pan is empty.
2. Oil pump not functioning.
3. Restricted oil lines or fittings.
4. Restricted oil filter.
5. Oil pump misaligned or in poor condition.
6. O-ring damaged or missing from oil pump/crankcase junction (also results in poor engine performance).
Engine Uses Too Much Oil Or Smokes Excessively
1. Oil pan overfilled.
2. Restricted oil return line to pan.
3. Restricted breather operation.
4. Restricted oil filter.
5. Oil pump misaligned or in poor condition.
6. Piston rings badly worn or broken.
7. Valve guides or seals worn.
8. O-ring damaged or missing from oil pump/crankcase junction (also results in poor engine performance).
9. Plugged crankcase scavenge port.
* * *
Handling Irregularities
1. Improperly loaded motorcycle. Non-standard equipment on the front end such as heavy radio receivers, extra lighting equipment or luggage tends to cause unstable handling.
2. Damaged tires(s) or improper front-rear tire combination.
3. Irregular or peaked frontt tire tread wear.
4. Incorrect tire pressure. See 1.9 TIRES AND WHEELS (Note: solo rider tire pressure front 30 PSI, rear 36 PSI; with passenger front 30 PSI, rear 40 PSI)
5. Shock absorber not functioning normally.
6. Loose wheel axle nuts. Tighten to recommended torque specification.
7. Excessive wheel hub bearing play.
8. Rear wheel out of alignment with frame and front wheel.
9. Steering head bearings improperly adjusted. Correct adjustment and replace pitted or worn bearings and races. See 1.17 STEERING HEAD BEARINGS.
10. Loose spokes (laced wheel vehicles only).
11. Tires and wheels unbalanced.
12. Rims and tires out-of-round or eccentric with hub.
13. Rims and tires out-of-true sideways.
14. Rear fork pivot.
Although it is from my '05 manual, I think most of it will be applicable to other year's models ... and except for the page or section references, probably apply to other types as well (Softail, Touring, Sportster, V-Rod) ....2005 Dyna: Maintenance p. 1-54 to 1-57
* * *
Excessive Vibration:
1. Wheels and/or tires worn or damaged.
2. Engine/transmission/rear whell not aligned properly.
3. Primary chain badly worn or links tight as a result of insufficient lubrication or misalignment.
4. Engine to trransmission mounting bolts loose.
5. Upper engine mounting bracket loose.
6. Ignition timing advanced due to faulty sensor inputs (Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) and/or Crank Position Sensor (CKP))/poorly tuned engine.
7. Internal engine problem.
8. Broken frame.
* * *
Oil Does Not Return to Oil Pan
1. Oil pan is empty.
2. Oil pump not functioning.
3. Restricted oil lines or fittings.
4. Restricted oil filter.
5. Oil pump misaligned or in poor condition.
6. O-ring damaged or missing from oil pump/crankcase junction (also results in poor engine performance).
Engine Uses Too Much Oil Or Smokes Excessively
1. Oil pan overfilled.
2. Restricted oil return line to pan.
3. Restricted breather operation.
4. Restricted oil filter.
5. Oil pump misaligned or in poor condition.
6. Piston rings badly worn or broken.
7. Valve guides or seals worn.
8. O-ring damaged or missing from oil pump/crankcase junction (also results in poor engine performance).
9. Plugged crankcase scavenge port.
* * *
Handling Irregularities
1. Improperly loaded motorcycle. Non-standard equipment on the front end such as heavy radio receivers, extra lighting equipment or luggage tends to cause unstable handling.
2. Damaged tires(s) or improper front-rear tire combination.
3. Irregular or peaked frontt tire tread wear.
4. Incorrect tire pressure. See 1.9 TIRES AND WHEELS (Note: solo rider tire pressure front 30 PSI, rear 36 PSI; with passenger front 30 PSI, rear 40 PSI)
5. Shock absorber not functioning normally.
6. Loose wheel axle nuts. Tighten to recommended torque specification.
7. Excessive wheel hub bearing play.
8. Rear wheel out of alignment with frame and front wheel.
9. Steering head bearings improperly adjusted. Correct adjustment and replace pitted or worn bearings and races. See 1.17 STEERING HEAD BEARINGS.
10. Loose spokes (laced wheel vehicles only).
11. Tires and wheels unbalanced.
12. Rims and tires out-of-round or eccentric with hub.
13. Rims and tires out-of-true sideways.
14. Rear fork pivot.
For what it's worth ....
R/
'Chop
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