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Old Jun 3, 2018 | 02:47 PM
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First let me thank you for your tech tips a facts but after reading close to 200 threads I'm still not riding. The bike is a 2004 Dyna low rider, 88 fuel injected and it was running like a champ...until one day lol. During a ride I lost all power like the kill switch was hit and it would not start back up. After I got it home (via AAA) I began trying figure out what was up. I ran the self diagnostics and no codes were showing. Replaced the plugs,wires,coil,gas, have a new battery. I pulled the ground wires and cleaned and re-tightened them. The damn thing will turn over but won't start. I thought maybe the kill switch was shorting out but nooo. I even saw a thread about the kickstand sensor and that gave me some hope but mine doesn't have the sensor. I'm starting to get depressed so I called my friend to see if I could ride one of his extra bikes.......he sold em all except one. I'll addmit I new to wrenching but I really want to learn and I did buy a manual. HELP
 
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Old Jun 3, 2018 | 03:39 PM
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First are you getting spark? Second are you getting fuel? YD
 
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yes getting good spark but because I'm new at wrenching I haven't pulled the tank but that's next on the list. everyone I've talk to said it sounded electrical. thanks for the response
 
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going outside to check fuel system. (actually I'll be reading the manual and doing step by step) I'll be back in a week or so lol just kiddin
 
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I would start with a fuel pressure test. I understand the desire to start wrenching, but sometimes you got to throw in the towel and take it to your local indy, especially if you want to ride sooner than later.
 
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If it ain't fuel, replace your crankshaft position sensor.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by baloot-boy
I would start with a fuel pressure test. I understand the desire to start wrenching, but sometimes you got to throw in the towel and take it to your local indy, especially if you want to ride sooner than later.
ahhhh ride sooner. The fan I have set up in front of the bike kind of blows my hair back ha ha ha. Going to take your advise and take it to the shop. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks for the advise!
 
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