97 flht loses power at 70mph Help Please !!
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1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IGNITION SWITCH RECALL
July 14, 1998
DEFECT SUMMARY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FL TOURING MOTORCYCLES. A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN OCCUR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT AND OTHER FACTORS.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INSTALL A RELAY KIT.
RECALL NOTES
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 20, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
July 14, 1998
DEFECT SUMMARY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FL TOURING MOTORCYCLES. A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN OCCUR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT AND OTHER FACTORS.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INSTALL A RELAY KIT.
RECALL NOTES
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 20, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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97 flh loses power at 70 mph
I finally found time to further diag my problem of losing power at or around 70 mph. I've been riding my Wideglide and missing the compfort of the electraglide. I was following the pinpoint test in the shop manual where it states to run a wire from the battery to the coil. When I tried to drain the gas tank it would barely trickle out. I had just installed the vacuum bypass kit in the petcock and did not see and restrictions and was flowing fine. I guess letting the bike sit caused the restriction. I removed the fuel tank and drained the fuel. I completely disassembled the petcock and found pieces of the old diaphram in the turn valve holes. I replaced the petcock with an on/off style. The bike runs great. I have put close to 200 miles on it since the repair. Thanks for everyones help.
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