WILL NOT START
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
RE: WILL NOT START
ORIGINAL: 1FWCANTRELL
HOW DO YOU CHECK TO SEE HAVE FUEL IN THE CHAMBERS?
HOW DO YOU CHECK TO SEE HAVE FUEL IN THE CHAMBERS?
j/kIf you were getting fuel and the bike is not firing then the plugs should be wet/damp. You could try squirting a small amount of gas into each cylinder and then reinstal the plugs. If the engine fires off and then dies, you are not getting fuel delivered to the cylinders.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: San Antonio, TX
RE: WILL NOT START
Keep us posted to the cause. At least those of us with the 07/08 FI models will have some knowledge for the future. Hope its a simple cure.. Like something that can be repaired on the road.
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RE: WILL NOT START
i had a problem with mine and it was my float that was stuck. it would turn and turn and turn and SOMETIMES would pop.. so turned off my gas from the line.. tried it without the gas on and it cranked after a couple turn overs. turned the gas back on and it started boggin down. so knew it was something with the float... and it was a peice of trash got stuck on it and wasnt going down teh complete 20degree angle. I know this probably didnt help any - but just giving some advice if this does present itself
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RE: WILL NOT START
I had the same problem with my 2007 Nightster with less than 1000 miles on it. Pump ran, got spark, took the tank and pump apart to check for dirty gas. Ended up being a bad fuel pressure regulator and was under warrantee, but had to have it towed to the dealership.