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Won't run under load

Old Jun 6, 2014 | 05:49 AM
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2002 Heritage Classic 88ci Fuel Injected Stage 1: Alright so the other night I ran out of gas heading to work. Had a buddy bring me a can of fresh gas. Road that evening on lunch. When I was on my way home from work the next morning the bike died on me three times when I let off the throttle.. Next day I decided to change the plugs and coil pack because I had a tiny yellow spark. Now I can't even give it any throttle just sitting there without it back firing and dying. Anyone have any thoughts on what it could be?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 06:05 AM
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Bad fuel...had water, rust, or something in it...
 
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 10:05 AM
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Since you ran it out of gas, you may have toasted the fuel pump. The pump relies on gas to cool it. That's the main reason you should never run a fuel injected vehicle out of gas.

Hope you get back up and running soon.

Cheers!
 
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 07:16 AM
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probably bad gas and maybe u crossed a plug wire!
 
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