I need some serious help...
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: St Louis
Check ur ign switch
Check ur ignition switch connections I had an 01 sporty that would do the same thing întermittently wound up being ign switch from running with my keys on my keyring caused it to internally short out, see if anything changes when u move ur key back n forth while (not running first then running down the road), if it's running see if it changes anything. It was a real "female dog" (bit*h) to find when it began cuz of intermittently & frequency ........
NOTE: Don't run ur sporty with more than just ur ign key on the ring lol 😎
NOTE: Don't run ur sporty with more than just ur ign key on the ring lol 😎
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: Daytona
Check ur ignition switch connections I had an 01 sporty that would do the same thing întermittently wound up being ign switch from running with my keys on my keyring caused it to internally short out, see if anything changes when u move ur key back n forth while (not running first then running down the road), if it's running see if it changes anything. It was a real "female dog" (bit*h) to find when it began cuz of intermittently & frequency ........
NOTE: Don't run ur sporty with more than just ur ign key on the ring lol 😎
NOTE: Don't run ur sporty with more than just ur ign key on the ring lol 😎
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,146
Likes: 50
From: A barrier island in NJ
The battery cables can appear to be snug and good, but I have found your problem is most likely caused by an intermittent grounding issue. Personally, I would remove both ends of the battery cables, wire brush them well, coat with dielectric grease, and reattach snugly (I'd go tighter than torque specs call for if you've got a torque wrench). The battery's ground cable on our Sportsters are notorious for wreaking havoc with all kinds of weird problems.
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: Daytona
+1.
The battery cables can appear to be snug and good, but I have found your problem is most likely caused by an intermittent grounding issue. Personally, I would remove both ends of the battery cables, wire brush them well, coat with dielectric grease, and reattach snugly (I'd go tighter than torque specs call for if you've got a torque wrench). The battery's ground cable on our Sportsters are notorious for wreaking havoc with all kinds of weird problems.
The battery cables can appear to be snug and good, but I have found your problem is most likely caused by an intermittent grounding issue. Personally, I would remove both ends of the battery cables, wire brush them well, coat with dielectric grease, and reattach snugly (I'd go tighter than torque specs call for if you've got a torque wrench). The battery's ground cable on our Sportsters are notorious for wreaking havoc with all kinds of weird problems.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,447
Likes: 463
From: USA
Let's us know how that works.
One other thing I neglected to mention when the ignition module started acting goofy on my wife's Low was it only seemed to do it when the bike was warmed up.
Good luck...
Cruiser
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
From: Oshawa, Canada
please allow me to join this thread
i am having this exact same issue with my 1996 fatboy, i loose power while riding, the anolog speedometer drops to zero, the digital tach turns off, and bike sputters like its going out of gas, i am guessing from no spark in the plugs?
so far i have tested the battery to show 12.5 volts
while the bike is running goes up to 14.0
i have tightened the ground and power cable tight! i have not cleaned with a wire brush both ends but will do so..
i have wiggled ignition cant cause the problem to occur.
i took off the ignintion cover on top of the tank off turned upside down and wiggled the wires and i cannot cant the problem to re-occur.
i am frustrated and puzzled,,
i am going to replace the main 30 amp breaker
adter that i was planning to check the starter for a bad ground.
i am having this exact same issue with my 1996 fatboy, i loose power while riding, the anolog speedometer drops to zero, the digital tach turns off, and bike sputters like its going out of gas, i am guessing from no spark in the plugs?
so far i have tested the battery to show 12.5 volts
while the bike is running goes up to 14.0
i have tightened the ground and power cable tight! i have not cleaned with a wire brush both ends but will do so..
i have wiggled ignition cant cause the problem to occur.
i took off the ignintion cover on top of the tank off turned upside down and wiggled the wires and i cannot cant the problem to re-occur.
i am frustrated and puzzled,,
i am going to replace the main 30 amp breaker
adter that i was planning to check the starter for a bad ground.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
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
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,447
Likes: 463
From: USA
please allow me to join this thread
i am having this exact same issue with my 1996 fatboy, i loose power while riding, the anolog speedometer drops to zero, the digital tach turns off, and bike sputters like its going out of gas, i am guessing from no spark in the plugs?
so far i have tested the battery to show 12.5 volts
while the bike is running goes up to 14.0
i have tightened the ground and power cable tight! i have not cleaned with a wire brush both ends but will do so..
i have wiggled ignition cant cause the problem to occur.
i took off the ignintion cover on top of the tank off turned upside down and wiggled the wires and i cannot cant the problem to re-occur.
i am frustrated and puzzled,,
i am going to replace the main 30 amp breaker
adter that i was planning to check the starter for a bad ground.
i am having this exact same issue with my 1996 fatboy, i loose power while riding, the anolog speedometer drops to zero, the digital tach turns off, and bike sputters like its going out of gas, i am guessing from no spark in the plugs?
so far i have tested the battery to show 12.5 volts
while the bike is running goes up to 14.0
i have tightened the ground and power cable tight! i have not cleaned with a wire brush both ends but will do so..
i have wiggled ignition cant cause the problem to occur.
i took off the ignintion cover on top of the tank off turned upside down and wiggled the wires and i cannot cant the problem to re-occur.
i am frustrated and puzzled,,
i am going to replace the main 30 amp breaker
adter that i was planning to check the starter for a bad ground.
Just sayin...
