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

Running rough

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 02:54 PM
  #11  
cHarley's Avatar
cHarley
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 16,320
Likes: 306
From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
Default

6 year old bike with 5500 miles = 917 miles/year = Most Likely a gummed up carb. from sitting with stale gas.
 
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 03:05 PM
  #12  
thesomoan's Avatar
thesomoan
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
10 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
Default

That is what I am thinking, it sat at the dealership for over a month while they were waiting on parts and trying to figure out what was wrong initially. My only thought on that is why doesn't it act up at higher speeds and why does it seem worse when it is cold. I am going to try to check out the carb tonight and hopefully I will find the issue.
 
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 06:33 PM
  #13  
Von_Zipper's Avatar
Von_Zipper
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,898
Likes: 67
From: Saint Amant, Acadiana
Default

Originally Posted by thesomoan
Von_Zipper,
I am not sure where that came from but the fact that my bike is an 06' should let you know that it isn't EFI. 07' is when the sportster got EFI, so that is a non-issue and if a person offering advice didn't know that I might think twice before accepting. Thanks for your interest in helping though.
Amazing talent to twist circumstances. Have seen it with lawyers and females.

#1 You asked for help without mentioning the year of your bike.
#2 I replied asking it.
#3 You replied with information.
#6 I explained why it was necessary.
#8 You tell me my help is not acceptable.

Well, what's left to say? I can assure you I will never offer you any help again, hope that settles the issue you are having.
 
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2011 | 09:22 AM
  #14  
Ramboamt's Avatar
Ramboamt
Road Warrior
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,465
Likes: 3
From: Montclair, CA.
Default

Originally Posted by Von_Zipper
Amazing talent to twist circumstances. Have seen it with lawyers and females.

#1 You asked for help without mentioning the year of your bike.
#2 I replied asking it.
#3 You replied with information.
#6 I explained why it was necessary.
#8 You tell me my help is not acceptable.

Well, what's left to say? I can assure you I will never offer you any help again, hope that settles the issue you are having.
+1 for Von Zipper. This was a simple question that "thesomoan" took the wrong way, true Von Zipper could have worded it different. The key thing when asking questions on the internet is to give as much information as possible and when people ask for more don't go off on them. The internet is good for communication but it cannot show the intent of the person asking the question or answering the question. Sure we can capitalize and add emoticons but you cannot see the face or hear the tone of voice being used.
 
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2011 | 12:42 PM
  #15  
thesomoan's Avatar
thesomoan
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
10 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
Default

In case you didn't notice Von Zipper was a little late making his point about needing to know whether it had a carb or EFI. I had know idea what he was even referring to. I knew why he needed the year and other information as soon as he asked and I felt like an idiot for not putting that up there in the first place. Now about his bitchy response: This will not stand, ya know, this unchecked aggression will not stand, man.

Von Zipper,
It's not like I peed on your rug dude.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CharlyShreds
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
3
Jun 21, 2018 07:05 PM
Danielle Jamie Liebenthal-Schneider
Sportster Models
13
Jun 25, 2014 03:41 PM
Disastarr
Sportster Models
25
Aug 16, 2013 04:12 PM
Visualsoul21
Sportster Models
6
Jun 4, 2012 04:02 PM
PeterP
Sportster Models
11
Jun 21, 2010 05:32 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:27 AM.

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