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Old 09-15-2009, 07:51 PM
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03 Softtail Stardard (FI), 7500 miles
I was riding along at about 35mph, bike just died, like the key was turned off. Wife picked me up in my truck, bike is back home...
Bike cranks over just fine, no fire...
Turn key on, I can hear the fuel pump humming (stops after a sec or two, like normal), the small red engine light goes off (like it's supposed to), as well as the small red key icon (alarm?)
The oil light is on (goes off while the enging cranks).
All seems normal...
Again... Bike cranks over just fine, no fire...
Where should I start checking?
Is there a kickstand switch? Oil perssuer switch? Fuel pressuer switch??
Any ideas???
Going to the shop tommorrow... I'd LOVE to figure this out myself, need help...
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Old 09-16-2009, 07:03 AM
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start with the basics.
does it have spark?
is it getting fuel?

to check for spark - pull a plug from a cylinder, put the plug wire on the plug, lay electrode against fins on cylinder head & crank the motor. you should see a healthy spark jump between the plug & head.

i can only tell you how to check fuel flow on a carbed bike. as i know almost nothing about fi.
 
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i would start the easy way. try starting fluid first. if it fires it is a fuel issue, if it does not it is a ignition issue
 
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Or load her on the truck and take her to the dealership.
 
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My guess would be the powerpack on the left side that feeds to the spark plugs.
 
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Take the seat off and doublecheck the connections to the ECM......

Double check the wires to plugs and coils...
 
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Bike is fixed...
A hose (clamp) fell off the fuel pump, no fuel pressuer, thus computer shut off power.
Cost $138 at a non-dealer Harley shop.
They had another softtail there with the same problem, said mine was the 3rd they've seen with this.
 
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