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Old May 2, 2019 | 09:24 AM
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Old May 2, 2019 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by GittinThere
It ISN'T unplugged - hence my question - is there an o-ring that can go bad and need replacing.

I don't know these things Zerk, that's why I asked the question. I do most all the wrenching on my fleet of vehicles but I'm relatively new to the Harley Davidson world. I've learned over the more than six decades of living, it's better to ask if not 100% familiar with a process of repairing. You know, don't want to break something and make a bigger job out of it than it has to be.

So, I'm sorry Zerk, if you are annoyed that I dare get on here and simply state that I've got a concern about my bike and would appreciate some useful, helpful advice regarding diagnosing the issue and then fixing it.

Zerk, I do hope you have a nice day

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All I am suggesting is unplug and plug it back in and see if makes a difference. Its free and easy to do. For fuc sake.
 
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Old May 3, 2019 | 08:42 PM
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I'm still trying to figure out what raw fuel is? I doubt you are using raw natural gas.
 
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I'm still trying to figure out what raw fuel is? I doubt you are using raw natural gas.
You poor soul! I do hope you lose very little sleep over it 🙄

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Old May 3, 2019 | 08:45 PM
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Maybe he should cook it.
 
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Originally Posted by GittinThere
You poor soul! I do hope you lose very little sleep over it 🙄

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I see you are fairly sensitive.
 
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Old May 3, 2019 | 08:48 PM
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I see you are fairly sensitive.
Oh you bet, I can smell raw fuel a mile away

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Old May 3, 2019 | 08:53 PM
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Oh you bet, I can smell raw fuel a mile away

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pretty sure I smelled something just reading this.

to be clear, is it the fuel that is raw or the smell that is raw?
 
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All jokes aside. I had this happen to me last week on the road. There is NO o ring on the disconnect. You have to replace the whole line. I replaced both lines, on goes to the throttle body and the other goes in the tank. Cost me a couple hundred dollars for parts and labor at the dealer because I was on the road.
I had to go to two different dealers because no one local to where I was had both
 

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