Do I have a problem?
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From: Richardson, Tx
Do I have a problem?
I have a 2009 Heritage. It always takes several seconds of starter to start. My 2009 bagger starts up in less than a second. The dealer said this was normal, like they always say, but said it could be a variance in the crank case sensor. I switched the bikes crank case sensor and it did the same thing so I know it's not that.
If I let it sit over a week it takes even longer to start like it's starving for fuel. Kind of like a choked carb model. Anybody else see this or do I have a problem like a fuel pump not pumping up or? I am waiting for the light to go out and the pump to stop.
Thanks for any help.
If I let it sit over a week it takes even longer to start like it's starving for fuel. Kind of like a choked carb model. Anybody else see this or do I have a problem like a fuel pump not pumping up or? I am waiting for the light to go out and the pump to stop.
Thanks for any help.
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That's how this one is too but it always starts and runs great once started. They are putting a big bore stage II kit on my Ultra this week. When they are done and I have it back I think I will ask them to look at it. I plan on keeping this bike a long time and want it to be right.
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My 2005 SE Fat Boy, with the 103" engine, normally starts instantly.
A few years ago it started to take a few turns before it fired up.
I had disconnected the battery to change rear signals and apparently had not tightened the battery cables enough. About 6 weeks after doing the battery disconnect, the starter would have to crank over for a few seconds before the engine fired. I removed the battery cables and found a thin coating had built up on the connections. I cleaned them up and that was the end of the problem.
Tom
A few years ago it started to take a few turns before it fired up.
I had disconnected the battery to change rear signals and apparently had not tightened the battery cables enough. About 6 weeks after doing the battery disconnect, the starter would have to crank over for a few seconds before the engine fired. I removed the battery cables and found a thin coating had built up on the connections. I cleaned them up and that was the end of the problem.
Tom
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my '00 sporty c took 2-4 turns before it fired up. My '00 Deuce busts off instantly. 4-5 times isn't bad. But if it gets worse, you may want to take it in.
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