bike died in flight
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From: phoenix,az
bike died in flight
hope i can get some help on may way to work, almost there and leaving from a stop my bike sputtered and died went to crank but wouldnt start. get it towed to work check battery its ok check for spark yep its there too disconnect the quick connect fitting to the inj rail to see if pump is working and fuel shot out plug the damn line back hit hit the start button and viola it started. so what could be the culprit tank is full no driveability symptoms anything to look for any help would be great thanks.
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Is the gas cap venting like it should? Maybe blockage of the vent? On my '05 EGC I used to have my bike sputter badly. I'd loosen the gas cap and immediately it would run fine. I could do this on the fly once I realized what it was. Usually this only occurred on a HOT day right after I'd filled the bike up. Especially if I'd let it sit parked right after filling it.
Just an idea... let us know what you find out.
Just an idea... let us know what you find out.
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From: Richardson, Tx
I had something similar happen on another brand bike one. It was the overflow line was pinched from the tank. The gas cap was not venting properly so it kind of formed a vaccum and starved for fuel. I took the gas cap off and it ran perfect. Later I fix the pinched line. It's a longshot but worth trying; if I understand you problem.
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From: Richardson, Tx
Is the gas cap venting like it should? Maybe blockage of the vent? On my '05 EGC I used to have my bike sputter badly. I'd loosen the gas cap and immediately it would run fine. I could do this on the fly once I realized what it was. Usually this only occurred on a HOT day right after I'd filled the bike up. Especially if I'd let it sit parked right after filling it.
Just an idea... let us know what you find out.
Just an idea... let us know what you find out.
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From: Joplin, Mo
There was a factory recall about the filter shell in the gas tank. It sounds just like that. I would contact HD and see if the service bulletin has been done on your bike.
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From: phoenix,az
LOL thats funny. thanks for the things to try guys will take a look at the cap and line at lunch will keep ya posted. for ***** n giggles how do you test for codes thru the odometer? will that give me any help by chance..
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There was a factory recall about the filter shell in the gas tank. It sounds just like that. I would contact HD and see if the service bulletin has been done on your bike.