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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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First off, hope everybody had a safe New Years.

Okay, I've got a '07 Softail. Yesterday, I accidentally started it with one of the spark plug wires undone. It ran for about 30 sec and then died. I then realized that I left the plug wire undone, hooked it back up and tried to crank it and no go. It just keeps turning and turning and turning, but never catches to start.

I will admit that I'm not a mechanic, so I'm kinda stumped. Don't want to take it to the dealer...any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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It fouled the spark plug with gas. Remove the spark plug and let it sit awhile till the gas evaporates and then reinstall plug. Should fire up.
 
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Mike, I put in new plugs and let it sit over night...just tried it again and no go. Won't start.
 
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Mike, I put in new plugs and let it sit over night...just tried it again and no go. Won't start.
Maybe it washed the cylinder with gas and lost compression.Do you have a compression gauge?
 
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Nope. I just re-read your post...when I let it sit overnight, I left the plug in. I should I take the plug out to let some air down in there to help evaporate the gas?
 
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Nope. I just re-read your post...when I let it sit overnight, I left the plug in. I should I take the plug out to let some air down in there to help evaporate the gas?
Yes..
 
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I'm assuming on the cylinder that was unhooked when I cranked it, right?
 
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I'm assuming on the cylinder that was unhooked when I cranked it, right?
Just that one cylinder.
 
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Got it...thanks, Mike!! I just took it out...will let it sit for the afternoon and try again this evening. Will keep you updated.

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