Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Nighster Engine Stall When Cold

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 06:06 PM
  #1  
Fritter Drummer's Avatar
Fritter Drummer
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: St. Clair Shores, MI
Default Nighster Engine Stall When Cold

Got a problem....
My 08 Nightster stalls when trying to warm up when cold. Runs fine after it's warmed up.
The dealership re-mapped the computer at the 1000 mile tune up since I have Rush pipes with 2" baffles and a stock air cleaner. I'm wondering if the dealership re-mapped the computer thinking I have a stage 1 kit???
Help!
Fritter
 
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 06:35 PM
  #2  
RATROD HOG's Avatar
RATROD HOG
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,768
Likes: 4
From: eastern Pa
Default

stalls when trying to warm up when cold
are you blimping the throttle when warming up?
 
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:20 PM
  #3  
Fritter Drummer's Avatar
Fritter Drummer
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: St. Clair Shores, MI
Default

Nope. I'm starting it while I put on the helmet, etc. It always happens about 30 seconds in. Then, when I start it again, I have to hold the throttle a bit to keep the engine running smooth, or it stalls.
 
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:52 PM
  #4  
crazytrain69's Avatar
crazytrain69
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 681
Likes: 1
From: Washington
Default

My 08 1200c does the same thing except it doesn't die every time. once it warm it runs great no issues. i have the stage 1 which i added a pcIII on there from fuel moto which lessend it some but still does every now and then. mine did it with just the rush 2" also with the stock air cleaner. I think the best thing to do is have it fine tuned on a dyno which should fix the problem. It sounds to me that your air / fuel mixture is still off a bit. it still could be running to lean.
 
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:04 PM
  #5  
kdubcr250's Avatar
kdubcr250
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
Default

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...h-for-efi.html Heres some reading for you. My dealer installed a SEST for free to solve the problem !
 
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:53 PM
  #6  
Fritter Drummer's Avatar
Fritter Drummer
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: St. Clair Shores, MI
Default

Hey thanks for all the input! I was thinking it was just my bike....

I'll get a hold of the dealer tomorrow.

Later!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
devildocjames
Engine Mechanical Topics
10
Jul 25, 2015 09:43 PM
Night
Sportster Models
4
Oct 4, 2010 09:53 PM
debbiesnacks
Sportster Models
6
May 14, 2008 09:11 PM
bobros
Touring Models
4
Dec 20, 2007 07:54 PM
blukrom
Touring Models
8
Oct 27, 2006 01:46 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:06 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE