Something odd.
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Something odd.
2010 FLHX. Changed headers to true duals. PCV plugged in.
Went to start bike and it backfired once. Started right up and idled great.
Turned off and on restart, the red key on the gauge is on. Also, I have to pull the clutch in to start.
have I just lost my mind? I'm fairly certain the clutch did not have to be in when in N to start nor did that red key on the gauge illuminate on other than initial key on.
No security on this bike.
Went to start bike and it backfired once. Started right up and idled great.
Turned off and on restart, the red key on the gauge is on. Also, I have to pull the clutch in to start.
have I just lost my mind? I'm fairly certain the clutch did not have to be in when in N to start nor did that red key on the gauge illuminate on other than initial key on.
No security on this bike.
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This is my 3rd time doing this exact same procedure and I've never pulled the maxi-fuse. Never had an issue.
The backfire caught my attention. It was friggin loud. Bike did not start on that attempt. 2nd try fired up and idled right. Started it several times and was fine each time but I had to hold the clutch in for the starter to engage. It's acting like it's in gear.
no rsp on 1
b1155 on 2
none on 3
none on 4
no rsp on 5
The backfire caught my attention. It was friggin loud. Bike did not start on that attempt. 2nd try fired up and idled right. Started it several times and was fine each time but I had to hold the clutch in for the starter to engage. It's acting like it's in gear.
no rsp on 1
b1155 on 2
none on 3
none on 4
no rsp on 5
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N light is on. That red key light comes on a few seconds after turning the ignition on.
Possibility I knocked the wire off. I did just do a full system on it. I'll check that in the AM.
I just bought this bike a couple weeks ago. No idea if it had security. It does have cruise but no ABS.
Possibility I knocked the wire off. I did just do a full system on it. I'll check that in the AM.
I just bought this bike a couple weeks ago. No idea if it had security. It does have cruise but no ABS.
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When did they start using a neutral switch to inhibit starting in gear? Too many first time midlife crisis bikers in the market I guess...
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From: Jack, AL...LV,NV
Possibly knocked a wire loose when installing the duals? Or possibly when you put in the tuner? I wouldn't see where different head pipes would cause that. I'm no expert so I can't say anything for sure. From my experience it usually something as simple as a loose connector. ESP with the neutral problem
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back in 07..... only like 6 years ago.
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Is the neutral switch the two wire switch on top of the trans with the large bolt head right under the wires? I played with that and no change.
Pulled the PCV and no change. Put the PCV back in and backfired again on initial start-up.
Pulled the PCV and no change. Put the PCV back in and backfired again on initial start-up.
