Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Slow to start then BOOOM!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 14, 2010 | 10:12 PM
  #11  
Bugsplat's Avatar
Bugsplat
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 525
Likes: 0
From: Utah
Default

+1 on taking it to the dealer - get some use out of that warranty.
 
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2010 | 01:06 AM
  #12  
aus_rocker's Avatar
aus_rocker
Novice
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: australia
Default

my 09 rocker is doing the same thing and other times it will crank but not fire ,havent taken it back to dealer yet but he thinks maybe leaking injector or a voltage problem
 
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2010 | 07:03 AM
  #13  
tk353's Avatar
tk353
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,257
Likes: 6
From: Leander Texas
Default

i have had that happen when it was turned off hot and then it has fuel in the exhaust and on the next start boom. it has happened only 2 times in 47000 miles so not to worry unless it keeps happening.
 
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2010 | 07:03 AM
  #14  
Greasemonkey1's Avatar
Greasemonkey1
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 203
Likes: 0
From: perryville, mo
Default

yea, my '09 has never done that, it definately isn't normal
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wseyler
EVO
8
Jul 22, 2018 02:26 PM
rescueman
Dyna Glide Models
2
Jul 17, 2013 07:46 AM
Mugster
Exhaust System Topics
2
Oct 8, 2011 07:30 AM
Cygnus x-1
EVO
6
Sep 11, 2011 12:44 AM
Knuckles
EVO
30
Nov 2, 2009 09:56 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:38 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE