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Tried almost everything, bike won't start. Need suggestions.

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Old 08-22-2011, 08:32 PM
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What he^ said.
 
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First thing you need do do is figure out what is missing from the key ingredients. Air, fuel, or spark.

Test each, then we can help you diagnose.
 
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Originally Posted by WOS Bishop
Actually the gas tank is FULL and I actually thought that I might of got some bad gas so I added fuel injection cleaner and fuel treatment to the tank. The sputtering at 4000 rpms started right after I put the gas in.

Sounds like bad gas to me. Did you put in ethanol, the way they mix it is not exact. You never really no what % it is. I never use it.
 
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Old 08-23-2011, 01:11 AM
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I'm pretty sure that I put in 93 octane. That's what I always use. I will test the spark plugs this morning when I get off work. I may go and try to find a tester if it's not too expensive. I'm not to confident about holding the plug against the bike to watch the spark. Do I just leave it in the wire and hold it against the frame or motor itself?

I don't think it's an air problem. How would I test that. I believe air is getting in fine. Throttle works fine. I have a stage 1 screaming eagle air filter on it. I don't think their is an exhaust leak, but haven't really tested for it. Exhaust system seems to be fine.

And yes I have been throwing parts at it, but small parts that would be included in a turn up like plugs and filter. I got codes for the TPS and cam timing sensors so I replaced those.
 
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Old 08-23-2011, 01:14 AM
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I do have an Indy that I wanna have look at it, but I'm trying to get the little stuff done that I can to save some cost on the labor and maybe figure it out myself. I have another bike, so riding is not an issue, but I do want this one fixed.
 
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Old 08-23-2011, 05:18 AM
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What was the last thing you did to it before it wouldn't start?Did you adj.the tps when you installed it?
 
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Old 08-23-2011, 08:20 AM
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I just installed the TPS, wasn't sure how to adjust it
 
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Originally Posted by WOS Bishop
Yes it's in neutral. How does that affect it? Just curious.

New Spark plugs. How do I test for spark? Take the plugs out and touch the engine with it while cranking?
I am not sure with the newer ignitions, but I do not think it is done the old way anymore. A gizmo has to be had to check for spark now. Maybe someone knows what it is.
 
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Old 08-23-2011, 08:44 AM
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A friend of mine has an 07 Road King. It died on him without warning. Couldn't figure anything out. sent it to the dealer and they unhooked the fuel line from the tank, (it's a quick coupler) and cleaned it a little and snapped it back on and wala he was back in business. It seems they get stopped up from time to time. Maybe that's your problem.
 
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Make sure the fuel line quick disconnect is properly seated.
 


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