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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Default 2003 Fatboy starting issue

Just picked up a 2003 Fatboy with 11,500 miles. It has Stage 1 and cobra pipes. The bike will not fire up by just hitting the start switch. I have to sightly crack the throttle and it fires up no problem. Any ideas? Owners manuals says not to touch the throttle. Wrong MAP? Something the dealer can adjust?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 07:41 AM
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I won't assume.

Is it Fuel injected?

Cause if it's carbed, cracking the throttle to start is the norm
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by hspring03
I won't assume.

Is it Fuel injected?

Cause if it's carbed, cracking the throttle to start is the norm
yep FI. With FI is it just a matter of just adjusting one of the cables on the throttle? Service manual coming soon.
 
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