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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 07:34 AM
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Having problems with my 07 Fatboy. It has a hard time starting when it gets warmed up. Doesnt happen every time but is getting more frequent. When it happens I can spray starting fluid in and still get nothing. It is leaking primary fluid at the front of the primary/engine block at the point where the wires come from the regulator.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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What's up ReaperTex,

What have you done as far as maintenance in the last year, just trying to figure out a couple of things to check obvious stuff like spark plugs, wires, battery. More troubleshooting all ignition stuff crankshaft position sensor ,MAP sensor , coil , etc.


If your pretty confident it's coming from the voltage regulator preform a ground test and bleed test. May want to check the stator wiring also and change the primary gasket and oil

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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 09:13 PM
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Changed battery and crank position sensor within the last month, spark plugs were changed a couple months ago. Very strange and can't find anything like it online. When it acts up the motor just spins and every once in a while it will pop like its going to start but then back to spinning. Then after awhile it will fire off.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 09:21 PM
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I had a similar problem a couple of years ago. Then it cleared up?
 
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