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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Default 99' Softail Custom won't start?

I've pulled it out of winter storage and installed a new battery and new plugs...has fuel and is getting fuel....turns over and won't start??
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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Have you checked to see if your new plugs are providing a spark?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Bad fuel? Also as stated above make sure you are in fact getting spark.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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I just have to ask! Did you check the kill switch?
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Is the gas line plugged in to the tank?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Is the gas line plugged in to the tank?
Good point. Also you say it is getting gas but I assume you still got the vacuum petcock so that makes it hard to tell without providing vacuum and seeing some gas flow. Or pull the breather and see if you can get a few squirts from the accel pump.
 
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