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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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I have a little issue I would like to run past the mechanics among us.
 
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A week ago I installed the new fuel filter canister on my 08 Ultra.
 
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It was an easy install with no noteable issues, but since then the bike doesn't start as good as it used to.
 
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It used to be that one quick bump of the starter and I was off and running, now I wait for the fuel pump to stop cycling, hit the starter and no go.
 
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Then the fuel pump cycle again, I bump the starter again and I'm off and running, Once started everything runs fine.
 
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But it is real consistant that it won't start at the first press of the starter.
 
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Since I've never had a problem with it starting I don't know if it is normal for the fuel pump to cycle a second time after a failed start.
 
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I did notice that if I hit the starter (on the first try) and let it crank several times it will eventually start, but takes 4-5 cranks.
 
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I was thinking about opening up the tank again to look for a problem, but am not sure what to look for.&nbsp\\; Any ideas?
 
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I had to break this question into all these posts because the forum wouldn't let me put it all in one, sorry for the inconvenience.
 
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