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Old Jan 27, 2018 | 01:12 PM
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Hi I'm new here I have a question cause I don't well can't spend alot of money taking my bike to shop but my softball started acting up so I've changed the spark plugs wires changed fuel filter Map sensor ckp sensor help it's still acting up
 
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Old Jan 27, 2018 | 01:19 PM
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Ok, year make and model..? How many miles..? Any engine upgrades? When does it have running issues, idle? Cruising? Racing? Need more info....
 
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Old Jan 27, 2018 | 01:22 PM
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06 softtail standard no up grades won't idle and when I do take offiy won't stay running 25000 miles prob
 
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Bad gas or clogged fuel filter(s) would be my first port of call. Alternatively there are several documented cases of damaged wire to the crank position sensor on this forum and on others (see link below). Welcome to the forum!

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/ignit...on-t-idle.html
 
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It's got new gas and new filter
 
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Sock filter on the fuel pump? Any other work you've done recently? Check the crank position sensor wiring out!
 
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It all looks fine yes new filter
 
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Get a multimeter or rope in someone that can wield a multimeter with effect and check the crank position sensor wiring out!
 
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