Why did my Harley Road King start cutting out?

Would be great for a while and suddenly start cutting out. Found a bad wire on the start relay under the seat. Harley Mechanic said that was probably not the issue but replaced the relay, changed the wire connection and hasn’t missed a beat in two years. The wire that you found that was bad on that 2002 road king under your seat…

What makes a 2004 Harley Davidson Road King not start?

2004 harley davidson road king… 2004 harley davidson road king classic will not start and is pumping gasoline profusely from the spark plug holes in the cylinder heads. The bike does have ignition and fire at spark plugs. Submitted:7 years ago. Category: Motorcycle Show More Show Less Ask Your Own Motorcycle Question Share this conversation

Where is the bad wire on a 2002 CVO Road King?

The wire that you found that was bad on that 2002 road king under your seat… Was that right beside the battery or do they have something to do with a relay near the battery? I have a 2002 CVO road king with a stage three stroker kit installed. When the dealership install the package the bike ran fine for period of time.

Is the battery on my Harley Davidson Road King classic Dead?

Getting ready for spring, started the bike, the battery is dead. 2004 road king classic. Can i just pull the battery and charge it, I recall that I have … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra…

What kind of motor does a Harley Road King have?

I have a 2002 CVO road king with a stage three stroker kit installed. When the dealership install the package the bike ran fine for period of time. Now the bike will miss occasionally and cut off at low idol just after a miss occasionally.

Why did my Harley Davidson die in the driveway?

After about 15 mins she showed up and said her bike would not stay running. At each stop, it would stall but would always start after the fact. It died in the driveway.

Why is the Harley Davidson Road King so good?

It also has a reputation for decent handling—partly because of the weight, partly because it’s designed with good cornering clearance. In the long term, the Road King is easy to work on (there’s no fairing hiding the engine), and its classic look means it won’t be loaded down with out-of-date gadgets in a few years’ time.

What does it mean when a Harley Davidson backfires?

If the Harley Davidson emits flames out the exhaust, a yellow flame means the bike runs rich, whereas blue flames mean the bike is running lean. When it comes to backfiring on deceleration, the bike typically backfires through the exhaust pipes.

What happens in Stage 2 of a Harley Davidson?

If necessary, the catalytic converters can be removed or optimised on selected models. Stage 2 sees the cylinder heads gas flowed to perfection along with the option to fit bigger valves and an enlarged throttle body, from 46 mm to 50 mm. The final piece of this puzzle is the choice of what camshafts you want to run.

What kind of bike is the 2003 Harley Davidson Road King?

2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRCI ROAD KING ANNIVERSARY, Super clean and heavily upgraded 100th Anniversary Road King with fuel injection finished in the re… 2003 Harley-Davidson® FLHR – Road King®, 2003 Harley-Davidson® Road King®

How much does a Harley Davidson Road King cost?

2003 Harley-Davidson® Road King® Classic, 100th anniversary edition Road King Classic is in excellent condition with very low 12K miles!… 2003 Harley Davidson FLHRCI ROAD KING CLASSIC , , $399.00 SHIPPED TO ANY OF THE 48 STATES…….. THIS IS NEW INVENTORY NOT DETAILED YET……

Is the Harley Davidson Road King a Mustang?

2003 Anniversary White Road King Classic. Mustang seat, Mustang detachable sissy bar, HD detachable trunk, HD saddle bags, HD windshield pouch, duel e… 100th Anniversary 2003 Harley Davidson Road King, excellent condition, 33K miles.

What was the problem with my Harley Davidson?

After about 15 mins she showed up and said her bike would not stay running. At each stop, it would stall but would always start after the fact. It died in the driveway. We tried to troubleshoot the problem but have been unsuccessful so far. Checked the fuel pump, getting gas, changed the plugs and checked the wires for leaks, no leaks.

What happens to a Harley Davidson when it dies?

If it dies it will start right back up in neutral and then it will sputter a little bit while I “nurse” her back to my garage. It seems like “once the engine and oil gets hot then I have problems.

Why does my Harley Davidson engine choke out?

I have a sputtering problem once I get on the road. I have replaced the spark plugs, replaced the fuel and the bike starts right up with the choke out, then after a few I can push the chock in and it will idle.

When does a Harley Davidson engine cut off?

Discussion in ‘ Softail Models ‘ started by TKLA, Apr 25, 2011 . I have a 2000 Harley Fatboy, 1450 carb, 8000 miles. No problems riding under 40/50 mph but if i go faster – ex. freeway ,my engine cuts off.

When did I replace my air breather on my Harley Davidson?

Last September, I replaced my stock air breather with a Forcewinder XR and took her to Kansas City for a bike show. I rode her there and back (400 miles) and didn’t have any problems…I put her away for the Fall and Winter because I was deployed to the “sandbox”.

Why is the back cylinder cooler than the front?

Because the aft cylinder tends to run warmer since it doesn’t benefit from the airflow that hits the front cylinder, RCC seeks to equalize the difference by shutting off fuel and spark to the back cylinder if the engine idles for more than 3 seconds above 288° F.

What does the cutout do on a Harley Davidson engine?

One feature engineered into air-cooled Harley engines is a function called Rear Cylinder Cutout.

What causes a Harley Davidson engine to fail?

The cam tensioner, camshaft, cam bearings, and cam support plate are at risk for operational failure. When and if these components do fail, they could put your engine and electrical system at greater risk for further damage.

Why does my Harley Davidson engine keep cutting out?

Check air filter.You might have a nest in there. That too, from sitting a lot water can condense inside the carb especially if you live in a humid area….the float bowl could be poluted with water buildup….that messes up everything when it comes to running smooth… Thanks Badinfluence…

What to do if your bike engine cuts off?

If you don’t have a multimeter handy, you can attach the bikes battery to a car battery with jumper cables (but do not turn the car on). Then turn the bikes ignition switch on but don’t start the bike. If the fuel pump primes, then the battery should either be charged or replaced.

What causes a Chevy 350 to backfire when idle?

If a main vacuum hose such as the power brake booster feed line has broken or failing off it will cause a lean backfire due to the additional air allowed into the engine intake manifold. This problem will be accompanied by high or low engine idle and a harder to push brake pedal than normal.

Why does my Harley Davidson keep backfiring and sputtering?

About 3-4 minutes of riding it was fine. After work, started bike and it did a half start and died, started up (hesitantly) 2ND time. warmed it up, rode 5 mins backfiring, spitting fire etc. Pulled over, called for a ride. Bought new plugs. When we pulled the plugs the gapping was wrong.

Why does backfiring on a Harley Davidson cause a fire?

Excessive backfiring can also emit small flames from the exhaust, which can cause a fire. Many of the Harley-Davidson’s that have excessive backfiring have bad mileage because the fuel is being wasted. The fuel is supposed to be ignited inside the bike’s combustion chamber.

Why does my car backfire when I let off throttle?

Backfiring happens all the time, in cars and bikes, you just don’t hear it because the muffler/exhaust. Since you’ve modified it, now you do. What it is, is incomplete combustion, fuel is left over, and shot into the exhaust pipes.

How often does a Harley Davidson engine misfire?

Discussion in ‘ Engine, Fuel and Exhaust ‘ started by nascar7613, Mar 21, 2012 . 2006 Road King fuel injected, no modifications. When running down the road at a steady speed and fairly low RPM, say around 2500, every once in a while the bike will have a very sudden and slight misfire.

Why does my road King Idle all the time?

Nothing outragous but just one time it will barely be idling high enoug to keep running and then the next time I ride will be idling a bit high. It seams whichever it is doing, high or low, it does it everytime I idle until I shut it off and then the next time I start it up the idel will be a different level for the entire trip.

What kind of fuel does a 2006 Road King have?

2006 Road King fuel injected, no modifications. When running down the road at a steady speed and fairly low RPM, say around 2500, every once in a while the bike will have a very sudden and slight misfire. It will rerpeat this randomly. I wish I could make the noise for you. It doesn’t seem to do it until the bike is warmed up.

What to do when your Harley starts to misfire?

The bike would start at high idle and then slow to a stall. We then did a “wild” code check on the motorcycle and got a code for the Powertrain), P1356-no fire at the rear jug. We fixed the wire at the coil, and tried to start the bike again with the same result.

What causes a Harley Davidson engine to ” fire “?

The engine is still spinning but the incoming fuel rate is very low, until just enough builds up in the combustion chamber to “fire” on the exhaust stroke of the engine. Don’t “change the plugs” like some people suggest, it’s a waste of time and money.

What are the symptoms of a too rich carburetor?

Too Rich. When a vehicle is running rich, the fuel-to-air ratio is off because the carburetor is delivering too much gasoline. Typical symptoms of a rich mixture are: Poor fuel economy. Sluggish acceleration. Choke not needed from cold starts. Sooty or black spark plugs.

When did my Wife’s Harley start to misfire?

My wife’s 2005 FLHTCUSE2 began to develop problems a few weeks ago. After a short ride, we stopped for her to get gas. On the way home, her Harley started to misfire and run poorly. I lost sight of her so I pulled over. After about 15 mins she showed up and said her bike would not stay running.

Why are my carburetors not working on my motorcycle?

Fixing Lean Mixtures. This condition is generally caused by the incorrect fitting of after-market accessories such as exhaust systems, air filter systems, or replacement carburetors of a different type or size. In addition, if the fuel level in the float chamber is set too low, insufficient fuel will be drawn through the main jet.

What kind of idle problem does a road King have?

Rough idle, Carbon fouling the plugs, backfiring, and it sounds like the fuel pump is dumping way too much fuel. It is an 01 Road King with PCM3-USB, Arlen Ness Big Sucker Intake and Wild Pig Slip On’s. Please help!

When did my Harley Davidson Roadking idle down?

Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by michael49, May 31, 2009 . The promblem started in November of last year. The bike would idle down and die when I stopped for a stop light. Took it to a non-Harley repair shop.

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