13 FLHX just died
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From: Savage
13 FLHX just died
I was almost home from a trip out to Rapid City and the bike lost fire. I didn't hear anything, it just died like I had hit the kill switch. I pulled over and tried to start it, but the most I could get was a little sputtering for a couple of revolutions then not even that. I did get a strong smell of gas as well.
When I trailered it home, I checked each cylinder for spark using a screwdriver and there is spark. It almost seemed like it wanted to start while I was testing each cylinder. Both plugs stink of fuel though.
Sorry if these seems like I'm rambling but I had been on the bike for 10 hours before it died.
Any ideas guys?
When I trailered it home, I checked each cylinder for spark using a screwdriver and there is spark. It almost seemed like it wanted to start while I was testing each cylinder. Both plugs stink of fuel though.
Sorry if these seems like I'm rambling but I had been on the bike for 10 hours before it died.
Any ideas guys?
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Try cleaning up the plug on the side of the induction module. Just behind the air filter toward the rear cylinder. I've heard the plug can get corroded and cause some funky things to happen. Some say to just unplug and plug it back in several times to clear the contacts of corrosion. If that fixes the problem, give it a good cleaning and put some dielectric grease on the plug to help prevent the corrosion from setting back in.
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From: Savage
I'm going to check the crank sensor when my buddy gets off work. He's got the same year bike so I'm going to try swapping some parts.
I just tried starting again this morning and it popped on one of the revolutions and that was it. Pulled the plugs and they were both wet.
I just tried starting again this morning and it popped on one of the revolutions and that was it. Pulled the plugs and they were both wet.
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I checked for codes a couple of hours ago and got clutch switch short to ground, neutral switch short to ground, and the codes for the cylinders not firing. I did convert to hydraulic clutch and wired in a CVO clutch switch. I spliced the wiring inside the switch housing, which was probably my first mistake. I'll take it apart tonight and let you guys know. Thanks for the input.
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Check the battery cables, my negative was loose and the bike cut out as I was pulling to a light and just died. I tightened the cables and all was good.
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given tbe codes you pulled i would start with the easy stuff first.
fuses, cables, etc. it appears based on your comments you are getting fuel in the cylinders and as you also indicated spark. so if its not starting and your batteryis good with enough charge to fire the bike its, a cable or fuse or a switch and then last a sensor.
i would rule put each one to problem solve
put battery ob tender so it will charge, check cables for tightness and corrosion, check fuses to make certain they are good. if nothing is found, go to the switch you wired it to make certain it is not shorting. by the time you have eliminated these items, its a sure bet you will have discovered the things not causing a problem, so you can focus on those remaining. remember, the simplest solution is always the most logical.
fuses, cables, etc. it appears based on your comments you are getting fuel in the cylinders and as you also indicated spark. so if its not starting and your batteryis good with enough charge to fire the bike its, a cable or fuse or a switch and then last a sensor.
i would rule put each one to problem solve
put battery ob tender so it will charge, check cables for tightness and corrosion, check fuses to make certain they are good. if nothing is found, go to the switch you wired it to make certain it is not shorting. by the time you have eliminated these items, its a sure bet you will have discovered the things not causing a problem, so you can focus on those remaining. remember, the simplest solution is always the most logical.
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