Sounds like a Throttle Position Sensor to me. Does it have one of those on that year model??

 

Concerning my problem, I'm about to start the surgery and I'll post the results. I want to get this done before the Steeler/Charger game. SO here goes. (I really don't think I should have to be doing this.)

 

I just drained the gas tank. I did this once before when I rewired the passing lamps to stay on when the high beam was one. Make sure you have ventilation and a fire ext. when you do this. It's sort of messy but I did it with out much spill. Now I'm ventilating the shop area. So far so good. Detailing as I go, I'm picky. The continuing procedure will be know from here on out, as "Roogunners Softail Goes Under the Wrench."

 

Surgery completed. It's sort of a hassle getting the fuel pump assembly out but with patience I did it. Here is what I found:

1. The fuel filter needed changed. Black crap in it which is typical as I've found it in my other vehicles. One time it shut down the wifes Toyota (1978)
2. Pin hole (WHY?) about half way up in the fuel line that runs from the outside quick connect to the fuel filter. That's why it would falter when the fuel tank got to a certain point of gas level. I'm going to complain on this deal. The Motor Company should use better fuel line. Glad I have some chrome points from my H-D credit card.

 

As an after note to this problem the hole was worn in the hose. The hose had come in contact with the inside of the gas tank at the top. This surface is abrasive. Therefore iti's a time bomb waiting to go off in your bike. DO YOU HEAR THIS H-D ENGINEERS!!!!!!!!!!! When I reinstall the new hose I'm going to make sure it was a guard on it (i.e. sleeve) so it doesn't happen again!!!!!!!!!! But do change that fuel filter!!!!!!!!

 

Thanks for your response. The HD mechs have told me the same thing about the fuel line inside the gas tank. I haven't had a chance to get her into the shop yet. Been dealing with a leaking roof. Not a good thing to have just before winter. (insert cuss word here)

Fortunately I have the extended warranty so the repair should, knock wood, be covered.

 

Thanks for taking the time to respond. Yes my bike has a throttle position sensor. The mechs at HD put her on the computer and checked it. There were no spikes or dips in the TPS. They are pretty convinced that the problem is coming from inside the tank.

 

I wish I had the cha-chas to dig into my bike like that. I get to impatient and end up missing something in the reassembly. Then I end up paying someone to fix what I broke. Yeah, it sucks.

I'm hearing this problem, pin hole in the gas line, A LOT. What needs to be done to force a recall?

 

Is the picture of my bike showing up now?

 

Good news Sportfans!

I rode my Heritage long enough that it finally started throwing some error codes. I don't remember what the code numbers were but they both translated to, No Combustion Detected in Front Piston Chamber.

I took her into the shop today while she was acting up. They were able to duplicate the problem this time. The tech ran a fuel pressure test, which came back at 7. No that's not a typo....7. He said it was supposed to be around 40. I can't believe she would run at all but she was.

Diagnosis: Faulty fuel pump assembly.

Thankfully I bought the extended service plan when I bought the bike. Total damage: $50.00. I should have her back mid-next week. I'll post again if anything changes.

Oh, and I got the leak in my roof patched up so its not leaking anymore. Its quite a sight though. I bought 3 bindles of shingles from the discount bargain bin at Home Depot for $5.00 each. Not bad for 30 year shingles. Unfortunately one bindle was brown, one was black and one was grey. What the hell though, I've got to replace all of them next spring.

Things are turning around and life is good!

Peace Out!