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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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Default 07 1200N Nightster Engine Light

i have had a 07 Nighster since june,

i noticed today that when i go through the genral start procedure and start the bike the engine light stays on ? is that normal ? never noticed it before !!!

 
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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Yes the engine light gos on Its document in the manuel as well
 
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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Default RE: 07 1200N Nightster Engine Light

so if it stays ON all the time, how do i know when the CHECK ENGINE light means for service, etc ???

 
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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Default RE: 07 1200N Nightster Engine Light

is it normal for my '88 sportsters oil light to turn on when i turn the key , but shut off the moment the motor is running.


once in awhile it will blink while shifting to neutrual or come on when i shut off the engine before i remove the key
 
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Default RE: 07 1200N Nightster Engine Light

not talking about oil light ////

most harleys have a engine light on come before starting the engine, then it goes off ....

my Nightster, engine light comes on and then stays on .... rode for 4hrs today and engine light was on .... been like that as far as i can remember ....


 
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Default RE: 07 1200N Nightster Engine Light

check it for a code
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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Sorry dude i read your post wrong.. .Light should not say on at all times
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 12:57 AM
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Default RE: 07 1200N Nightster Engine Light

The PCM has a stored code. Could be something as simple as not putting the gas cap on with the correct turns. I turn mine 2 revs.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 05:49 AM
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Default RE: 07 1200N Nightster Engine Light

light should not stay on past starting. if it does stay on something is wrong. Check your codes or get it to a dealer.

Good luck
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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Default RE: 07 1200N Nightster Engine Light

When I got my nightster, the dealer told me that if I start the bike before the check engine light goes off, the engine will not have prepped properly. it will take 20 starts after that for it to reconfigure and until then it will remain on. Ask your dealer about that feature. I would still take it in just incase something is wrong, but I was told this has something to do withthe fuel injection. Hope this helps
 
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