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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
sure you didn;t get diesel?

seen that a few times

mike
Yep positive
Already pulled the ECM plug and reseated
My PV can communicate to ECM
Pulled the codes and match the odometer codes shown
So ECM is powered
 
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 05:36 PM
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Battery cable...... Mine did same thing same codes... Would run fine but when I ride it would cut out ( bike die ) then start up again. I felt stupid when I found it.
 
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
sure you didn;t get diesel?

seen that a few times.

2.) pull maxi fuse.

disconnect and reconnect ecm plug- or plugs if you have some kind of tuner ( or consider bypassing the tuner and trying with out)




if you are trying to 'check spark" ...be very careful, if your plug is not fully grounded, you may blow up your ignition system

got full power? lights bright?

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i hate to say it( for your sake ) but this may have hit the preventable nail on the head with the diesel fuel
 
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Originally Posted by BIGVTWIN
Battery cable...... Mine did same thing same codes... Would run fine but when I ride it would cut out ( bike die ) then start up again. I felt stupid when I found it.
Ground cable ? Guess I can check at battery and frame
 
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 05:40 PM
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Got spark ?
 
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Originally Posted by nsdhoward45
i hate to say it( for your sake ) but this may have hit the preventable nail on the head with the diesel fuel
This station only has one set of diesel pumps and I was at opposite end of station
Also I wouldn't have thought it would just cut out, and I mean instantly
But I would have suggested the same thing :-)
 
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by nsdhoward45
Got spark ?
Sad to say but not equipped to properly check without possibly damaging electrical system.

But that is what I am guessing right now is the issue the way it cut out
 
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Could check the input plug to the coil?
 
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Originally Posted by Bowhunter61
Sad to say but not equipped to properly check without possibly damaging electrical system.

But that is what I am guessing right now is the issue the way it cut out
Sorry i cant be more helpful
 
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Ok couple more pieces to the puzzle
Pulled plugs after trying to start several times
Plugs are bone dry
Rear compression release is staying open after trying to start
Front one is closing, seems strange to me
Turned it over with compression rEleases closed and didn't hear any air leaks like a blown head gasket or anything

To top it off I called HOG
They sent a guy out problem is he came out with one of this tow trucks that licks up the front end of a car
 
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