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

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Old 08-22-2011, 04:34 PM
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01 Ultra Classic
Replaced Spark Plugs
Replaced TPS sensor
Replaced Cam Timing Sensor
Checked Battery connections
Looked for leak in fuel lines

After replacing the TPS and Cam Timing sensor, the bike started up and ran sluggish still. After pulling bike back into garage I failed to start up again.

I've done everything that I can think of except replace the fuel filter and replace the battery. I'm tired of throwing stuff at it and it's not working.

Does anyone know if a "breakout box" can be bought to do the voltage testing?
 
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Old 08-22-2011, 04:59 PM
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is it in neutral?
 
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Got spark?
 
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Old 08-22-2011, 05:18 PM
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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?
 
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How did you check for fuel leaks?

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More info needed. Does it turn over? Does it fire but not start? Does it start then die or run poorly? Have u ever changed fuel filter?
 
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I checked for fuel leaks by pulling the entire assembly out and turning on the ignition. It sounds like it's turning over but not getting gas. Two days ago it started and ran poorly then hasn't started since. I have not changed fuel filter. Thought about doing that next.
 
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When I check for spark, how exactly do I do that? Do I touch the end of the plug to the engine? Metal to metal and look for current?
 
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Carb or EFI? If EFI, you may have a hole in the fuel line inside the tank.
 
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I just replace my battery. The bike went chuuuga chug clickity click click. If yours did this and/or the fuel pump primer sounds like death when you switch the switch, it's the battery.
 


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