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1997 road king won’t start.

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Old Oct 9, 2020 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BaggerHD
EFI or Cab? In both cases, drain the tank as 98hotrodfatboy said, if it is carb, remove the flotter cap, so you can drain the cab as well (and see if there is moisture in the flotter). Reassemble, new petrol, then Full choke, 2 turns on the trottle, and then try to start again.
carb thanks! Unfortunately, I’m getting ready to go back to work. Otr truck driver. I won’t be back for about a month. I thought I’d get to it today, but time, as usual, gets away.
 
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Originally Posted by Yankee Dog
Yes to the bad fuel, in addition, even though the battery is new, did you charge it before installing? You should slow charge a new battery overnight before using. This is usually in the instructions or a note included with the new battery.
I did not know that, the Harley shop guy told me he just got it off the charger. At any rate, I put it on a trickle charger lady night, and it is all good today.,
 
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