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Old Dec 24, 2020 | 04:48 PM
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Default 2012 super glide custom, HELP!

My 2012 FXDC recently started stalling at random times while driving. Starts and idles fine but sometimes stalls while moving, I lose power immediately. If I pull the clutch in the red circle light and oil light come on. After pulling over to the side I switch the kill switch and ignition off and then start it right back up. Sometimes the check engine light comes on and it starts rough. Sometimes it starts fine, no engine light.

Has 1500 miles. Battery is a month old, I checked the cables, tight. Fuses are not blown. Grounds were recently cleaned and tightened.

I love this bike, please help me figure this out so I don’t have to worry about stalling in the middle of traffic anymore.

 
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Old Dec 25, 2020 | 03:38 PM
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Is it stock or does it have any mods? Like a tuner, etc.

Check for codes.

Harley Trouble Codes
 
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Old Dec 25, 2020 | 04:13 PM
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I have the same problem with my 13 FXDC. Shows no trouble codes. Only seems to happen when riding in really cold temps.

I fixed by getting a 15 FLHXS

PS Anyone interested in a 2013 FXDC
 
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Old Dec 26, 2020 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by nevil
Is it stock or does it have any mods? Like a tuner, etc.

Check for codes.

Harley Trouble Codes

no tuner, just a set of V&H short shots!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2020 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BIGDBC
I have the same problem with my 13 FXDC. Shows no trouble codes. Only seems to happen when riding in really cold temps.

I fixed by getting a 15 FLHXS

PS Anyone interested in a 2013 FXDC

damn lol, did you try to fix the problem in anyway?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2020 | 04:42 AM
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Long shot
8 Years old with 1500 miles
"gunk " in tank ?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2020 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by eighteight
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8 Years old with 1500 miles
"gunk " in tank ?

I did not think about that! How would I go about cleaning that out??
 
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Old Dec 28, 2020 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Mo910
I did not think about that! How would I go about cleaning that out??
Given the fact that it "cuts off immediately " fuel delivery is not a likely cause.
I should have read your post more carefully
 
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If I were a betting man, I'd say it's your stator, regulator or both. I just had both replaced.
 
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Originally Posted by mgreencrna
If I were a betting man, I'd say it's your stator, regulator or both. I just had both replaced.

how much did it cost to swap em out ?
 
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