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Old Jul 10, 2015 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by HDmikie
Not sure about 2013 models, but my 2002 EFI Fatboy was doing same thing. Turned out to be a pinhole in the fuel line inside the tank. While in there I replaced the filter. Good luck!

HD fixed the pinhole problem on the later models.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mudsplasher
HD fixed the pinhole problem on the later models.
Thanks, I wasn't sure what year MOCO corrected the problem.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 06:17 AM
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Check ignition switches. Lock and on/off at bar, Then check all the PCV connections if those are okay.
Good luck brother. Hope everything works out for ya!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 04:42 PM
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Spark plug boots not seated on spark plugs or to coil. Next guess is (if it sets off a check engine light) vehicle speed sensor. Third guess Powercommander loose
 
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 11:42 AM
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my buddy with the same year Slim had the same issue... it was the Voltage Regulator...
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 03:05 AM
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It turns out it was the fuel pump regulator. It couldn't keep the pressure up when I would crack the throttle open. I took it to a place in Mesa, Arizona called average Joe's. They put it on the dyno and had it fixed while I waited. Awesome place! Reasonable too! Splatttttt, you mean sister. lol
 

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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Totallytea
It turns out it was the fuel pump regulator. It couldn't keep the pressure up when I would crack the throttle open. I took it to a place in Mesa, Arizona called average Joe's. They put it on the dyno and had it fixed while I waited. Awesome place! Reasonable too! Splatttttt, you mean sister. lol
My opologies hun. Glad it all worked out thiugh
 
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 06:31 PM
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Well it started having the same problem again. So I decided to change the tank out. When I took all the stuff out of the tank, the fuel sock was folded in half! No wonder it was cutting out! It couldn't pull any fuel through it. It's running beautifully now! Splatttttt no problem. Even though there are more women riding, not too many work on their own bike. I'm riding to cross country alone so I need to know how to work on my bike. I actually think it's a compliment.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Totallytea
Well it started having the same problem again. So I decided to change the tank out. When I took all the stuff out of the tank, the fuel sock was folded in half! No wonder it was cutting out! It couldn't pull any fuel through it. It's running beautifully now! Splatttttt no problem. Even though there are more women riding, not too many work on their own bike. I'm riding to cross country alone so I need to know how to work on my bike. I actually think it's a compliment.
Considere your self a compliment. Not only to the female genre, but to all of man kind then 🏆
 
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by HDmikie
Not sure about 2013 models, but my 2002 EFI Fatboy was doing same thing. Turned out to be a pinhole in the fuel line inside the tank. While in there I replaced the filter. Good luck!
HDmikie was rught on point with (ginna take the politically correct lane here) his/her analasis of the situation. Good job!
Totallytea HAVE A GREAT TRIP! Take lots of pics and be safe
 
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