Hey Guys,

I've noticed my 2008 Softail Deluxe while riding, feels like for a split second loses power, then comes right back. I know it happens because it throws my body forward. It's not a feeling like when you pull the clutch in and the bike is still "going". I know it sounds a little weird, but could it be a warning sign of a sensor going out?

T.I.A.

 

any codes

 

Does the engine quit or does it sag out ?

 

TPS - Throttle Position Sensor. (Part # 27659-06 )
I'd start by checking / replacing that. Cheap and easy, might be the problem if there aren't any fault codes.

 

Check the battery, could just be a simple loose terminal connection

 

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the replies:

I forgot how to look for codes, how do I do that?

Engine does not quit, just kind of goes "flat"

Will also check the battery connections

 

So the revs drop while under load yea, how much does it do it?

 

IDK the actual drop on the tach because I dont have any RPM gauge, but its very noticeable to the point where I jerk forward because of the loss momentum. Then after a split second, everything is fine.

 

OK got that but does the motor quit or sag ?
Is it still running when it does it or not ?
Do you get a backfire sometimes when it kicks back in ?

 

Get it dyno tuned, problem fixed.