Need help with fuel system
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 787
Likes: 6
From: Charlotte NC
Need help with fuel system
I just rode 200 miles today and as I pulled into my neighborhood my bike started to lunge and bank and pop and then shut down. Tried restaring but just backfired and quit. After setting for a few minutes it would start run about 3 seconds and shut down. Now where do I start? I called the local HD dealer here in Charlotte which is just 4 miles from my home to have it taken in and since I am a HOG member I would think it would be picked up for free since the HOG comes with towing. No, the dealer says that is going to be $95 since they "pick it up with a trailor not tow it" So screw them I will try myself. Any tips on telling if it is the injection system, fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator? I may need to take it in but now I want to first see if it is something I can address myself. Any tips or ideas are appreciated.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 326
Likes: 5
From: Wilmette, Illinois
If you are a HOG member call them and have them tow it to the dealer, no charge. I have Dairyland insurance with road side assistance on our bikes and one had to be toed twice this year without any charge. If you call the dealer then you have to pay them.
Have you checked all the fuses and relays?
Have you checked all the fuses and relays?
MODERATOR
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,108
Likes: 1,964
From: New England
If plenty of gas, can you disconnect the PCV? If so, see if that makes any difference.
Club Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 7,675
Likes: 8,401
From: Utah
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 787
Likes: 6
From: Charlotte NC
Yes full tank of gas and fuses are good. I will check the codes, good idea. Thanks
Trending Topics
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,445
Likes: 2,811
From: Oklahoma
Did you fill it just before it quit? Could be some problem gas. Might not even be fuel related, crank position sensor for one, lose electrical plug, lose battery connection etc.
Last edited by btsom; Oct 31, 2015 at 05:44 PM.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,395
Likes: 25
From: St George, UT
For what its worth, you might check the check valve at the rear of the tank on the left side. Sometimes an air lock prevents the demand valve from opening. Slide the sleeve up. You may hear a light pop. If it starts and runs normally, that's the problem.
Just went through the same scenario.
Just went through the same scenario.
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 787
Likes: 6
From: Charlotte NC
The tank was about empry when I filled up and rode about 7 miles on it. It ran fine and then went. It almost seemed like it jumped time. It would run sputter backfire and quit. Now it just runs a couple of seconds and stops.