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

New Rocker gas tank, bike won't start???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:16 PM
  #11  
lepack's Avatar
lepack
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Default

Thanks Mike. All you rocker owners got me hooked.

I have one of those key fobs and the battery is indeed very low. I will let it charge over night then an give it a try again tomorrow. If that doesn't work I'll try what black and chrome is suggesting.

Bought this rocker over the winter so I can't wait to drive the freak'n thing.

Thanks guys!
 
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:27 PM
  #12  
DR. V-TWIN's Avatar
DR. V-TWIN
Former Sponsor
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 19,364
Likes: 40
From: Los Angeles, CA
Default

I checked out your paint too, that is insane! Congrats. I have a feeling it wills tart in the AM.
 
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:39 PM
  #13  
ROCKER"D"'s Avatar
ROCKER"D"
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 482
Likes: 1
Default

The paint looks amazing dude...!!!!
 
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:55 PM
  #14  
lepack's Avatar
lepack
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Default

Thanks Rocker D.

I hope the Dr is right and the bike will start in the morning. Here is a picture of the lights in the rear fender.

 
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 11:09 PM
  #15  
Rabbit_'s Avatar
Rabbit_
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 707
Likes: 1
From: Edmonton, Alberta
Default

Did you pull a fuse when you took the tank off and forget to put it back?
Have you been able to get it started yet. Oh and the paint is killer!!
 
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 11:20 PM
  #16  
lepack's Avatar
lepack
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Default

Yeah I pulled the fuse before removing the tank as per the service manual. I put it back as per the assembly instructions. Pump is buzzing so I doubt its the fuse. I'll let the battery charge and will try again tomorrow. - Thanks.
 
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 12:41 AM
  #17  
oneoflittlewords's Avatar
oneoflittlewords
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 318
Likes: 0
From: Alabama
Default

I can't help with the starting problem. I just wanted to give props for the paint job. Killer paint!!!!!
 
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 05:05 AM
  #18  
Blk and Chrome's Avatar
Blk and Chrome
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 4,109
Likes: 9
From: Connecticut
Default

Looked at your pics and that paint is just awesome, love the lights in the rear fender, great job
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 05:53 AM
  #19  
Joe What's Avatar
Joe What
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,359
Likes: 2
Default

Daayumm fkn killa paint job, very nice.. yea what mike said..
 
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 12:14 PM
  #20  
masar's Avatar
masar
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 611
Likes: 2
From: Czech republic
Default

I believe its the battery, happened me also in past. As others i must say that the paint is awesome! The idea with the lights in the skull eyes is great.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:53 AM.

story-0
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-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE