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Old Apr 26, 2020 | 10:55 AM
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Yep my bet is old fuel. Spark shouldn’t go bad from sitting.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 09:02 AM
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How long was it in storage? Sounding like fuel......

Spark is quick and easy to check......
 
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I checked the spark plugs and one of them gets a good blue spark, but the other is a yellow spark. Also, I noticed there is air coming out of the cylinder head, is that normal?


 
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It was in storage for 3 months. But I rode it one time before I started having issues with the battery and whatever is causing it not to fire up.
 
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Originally Posted by Yankee Dog
How old is the fuel? Any fuel stabilizer before storing? I agree with others, check for spark. But tell us about the fuel.
The fuel might be old. I did not put any fuel stabilizer because I didn't plan on it going to storage. Check spark and one is blue and sparking, the other is sparking but its yellow.

What should I do about the fuel? Drain it and put in some new fuel?
 
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If your referring to the air coming out of the spark plug hole , then yes , perfectly normal , just the compression stroke .

The weak spark could be a faulty wire going to the coil , check your connections , if good , then I would test your coil and see what readings you get .

https://itstillruns.com/test-harley-...l-6516657.html
 
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Yes, drain old fuel, add fresh fuel. Might take a bit to get the new fuel into the injectors or carb. So don't expect immediate results. Get a new set of plugs and repeat the "check for spark". YD
 
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Originally Posted by MyFavRk
If your referring to the air coming out of the spark plug hole , then yes , perfectly normal , just the compression stroke .

The weak spark could be a faulty wire going to the coil , check your connections , if good , then I would test your coil and see what readings you get .

https://itstillruns.com/test-harley-...l-6516657.html
I will check the coil and all the connection tonight and see what readings I'm getting. Thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by Yankee Dog
Yes, drain old fuel, add fresh fuel. Might take a bit to get the new fuel into the injectors or carb. So don't expect immediate results. Get a new set of plugs and repeat the "check for spark". YD
Sounds like a good plan. I'll start on that tonight and see what results I get. Appreciate it.

 
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You mentioned you replaced all your fuses... Sure they're all seated properly?
 
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