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2002 Road King classic won't Start. WHY???

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Old May 12, 2014 | 07:55 PM
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Default 2002 Road King classic won't Start. WHY???

My road king is having trouble staying started. When I start it, turns over fine and it actually starts but for 1-2 seconds and then dies. It takes 2-3 try and then it starts. I'm not sure why it dies but it is really frustrating. Any help is appreciated.
 
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Old May 12, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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Is it fuel injected? If so, replace the fuse for the fuel pump. I have an 02 Ultra that did the same thing while on a trip. Started thinking, all my fuses are original so went through and replaced them all.

Hope that helps. Sorry, not sure what to do if carb'd.
 
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Old May 12, 2014 | 08:59 PM
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Sorry - Re-read this and you did say it does start after a few try's.
 
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Old May 12, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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It is fuel injected. And yes it does start after a few tries. Any other thoughts. I was thinking the the Fuel injections could be dirty or clogged but not sure. Is it ok to run fuel injector cleaner?
 
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Sorry, I do not have any experience with injector cleaners and do not want to tell you wrong. If you have not yet, try searching through the fuel section.

I wish I had better info for you. Good luck and hope it is something real simple.
 
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