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Old 04-16-2018, 10:19 AM
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Any idea's as to why my 09 Road King will not start right up when warm ? Seems whenever i restart after it's run for awhile that it just turns over without firing up. Takes several tries for it to start.
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Old 04-16-2018, 04:30 PM
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What tuner and what level of calibration are you using?

It's fuel or air. You can add air w/ IAC crank steps or take away some fuel with cranking fuel. My educated guess is you are rich since you didn't mention it backfiring through TB.
 
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Old 04-16-2018, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by hrdtail78
What tuner and what level of calibration are you using?

It's fuel or air. You can add air w/ IAC crank steps or take away some fuel with cranking fuel. My educated guess is you are rich since you didn't mention it backfiring through TB.

I have the V&H Fuelpak Map # 2527 if that helps. Problem is intermittent , no backfiring .
 
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Not real familiar with that tuner. I would look how to take away cranking fuel or give it more air at the temp you are having problems with. Best of luck.
 
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I had the same issue with my 09 heritage. Would start fine cold, however after the engine warmed up it was a hard start. It ended up being the compensator
 
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Originally Posted by kneesinthebreeze24
I had the same issue with my 09 heritage. Would start fine cold, however after the engine warmed up it was a hard start. It ended up being the compensator
Uh, …
although that is a common occurrence, the specific circumstances have to be examined and scrutinized.

Originally Posted by GEARMASHER
... Seems whenever i restart after it's run for awhile that it just turns over without firing up. Takes several tries for it to start. ....

I am with hrdtail78 (who BTW knows a lot more about tuning then I.)
Based on what is posted it s an air/fuel ratio problem at a specific temp.
TIFWIW.

Perhaps more info would be helpful.
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