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Sep 16, 2016 | 12:18 PM

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otisass

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Of course

Sep 17, 2016 | 03:01 AM

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TheGit12

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So we know.

1, The kill switch is working.
2, The fuel pump is priming.

Now we need to check to see if your getting a spark and what your plugs look like.

Sep 17, 2016 | 06:28 AM

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otisass

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Did that first plenty of spark , plugs are fine. Checked retrieval codes and there are none

Sep 17, 2016 | 07:19 AM

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cvaria

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i was trying to start my bike one day and it wouldn't start... plug wires were...loose (not on the plugs at all, swinging down) lol

Sep 17, 2016 | 05:23 PM

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TheGit12

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Quote:

Originally Posted by otisass

Did that first plenty of spark , plugs are fine. Checked retrieval codes and there are none

Right so.

1. You can here the fuel pump priming.
2, The bike turns over but wont fire.
3, You have a good spark and plugs look fine.

Now it could be a host of things that wont allow it to start, shame the bike isn't kicking out any codes and shame I wasn't near you.

I don't have a great deal of experience with fuel injected Harley's always found carbs a better deal.

Other things to check would be the fuel pressure regulator, crank position sensor those can stop a bike firing up.

Just humor me and turn the ignition on with kill switch off, put your ear to the side of the tank and open the kill switch and make sure you hear the fuel pump come to life, I listened to my friends big twin and you could barely hear it at all.