2001 dyna died
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Sounds like fuel filter tube to me. I had a bike one time that would only use a half tank of fuel then stop. Let it sit for a while and enough would finally seep through the tube screen / filter and it would start again. It would then run long enough to run out of gas again. I pulled the fuel shutoff valve out and the filter screen tube was almost solid half the way up from trash (rust in tank). Replaced it and then no problems.
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Loosen the gas cap or cover with a clean rag and rubber band around the neck, and see if it stays running, the vent in the cap maybe plugged , creating a slight vacuum in the tank not allowing the fuel to flow from the tank, worth a shot.
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Thanks for responding guys. 42k miles. Just put bike back together about a month ago-mostly paint and powder. New fuel filter-internal. Air filter and thunderheader are the only mods.
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The bike is clean-no repo, not flooded, etc. I had the tank cleaned and recoated before it was painted, as it was starting to bubble. I should note that I have rode the bike several times since putting back together with no issues.
Last edited by dudshep31; Aug 20, 2014 at 09:25 PM.
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That would show up as no spark...
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Thanks. Looks like I got some trouble shooting to do as soon as I get an off day. Thanks again fellas....I'll report back with what I find.
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Well...after replacing the CKP sensor, I went for a ride this morning and didn't have any issues. I rode the same distance as I did when it left me stranded and then turned around and came back. Hopefully that will fix it. Thanks for all your advice and replies.
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