1987 Sportster does not stay running
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1987 Sportster does not stay running
Hey fellow riders!
I have an 87 sportster 1100, the only way I can get to start, is by spraying carb cleaner into the carb, but it still just dies out.I'm trying to get it to run long enough so that I can adjust the idle and mixture on the carb after it reaches operating temperature. Also, when it starts and runs for a few seconds, it keeps back-firing. Any suggestions? The carb is a S&S Super E carburetor.
I have an 87 sportster 1100, the only way I can get to start, is by spraying carb cleaner into the carb, but it still just dies out.I'm trying to get it to run long enough so that I can adjust the idle and mixture on the carb after it reaches operating temperature. Also, when it starts and runs for a few seconds, it keeps back-firing. Any suggestions? The carb is a S&S Super E carburetor.
Last edited by 87sportster; 06-08-2017 at 09:12 PM.
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Not sure on the history of the bike, all I know is what was told to me....I just put fresh gas in it...... been sitting for 3 weeks because he tried adjusting mixture and idle and got it out of wack.... I put the carb back to factory settings but still does not stay running..... I guess I'll be pulling it off and disassemble it, clean it and try again... and also replace gaskets...
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Yeah, haha I'm sure it's turned to the on position... done that before haha... fuel filter is good...
So I took the carb apart and rebuilt it.... ran great....
Another issue just arose... the guy did some shotty wiring... blew all my circuit breakers... I'm ripping all the wires out and doing a complete rewire with new circuit boards... after that it'll be ready!
So I took the carb apart and rebuilt it.... ran great....
Another issue just arose... the guy did some shotty wiring... blew all my circuit breakers... I'm ripping all the wires out and doing a complete rewire with new circuit boards... after that it'll be ready!