Bike still not running after plugs.....
#11
08-13-2009 | 03:55 PM
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Yes, if you use the right precautions and you're lucky.
Car Battery Too Strong? now that's just simple BS, obviously you don't have any background in the basic principles of electricity, volts & amps.
This is the correct answer, but with a caveat.
If the car battery is not fully charged, remember it's a MUCH larger battery than that on the motorcycle, as soon as the bike starts, the car battery can place a very large AMP load on the bikes (meager) charging system and the result can be overloading the bikes regulator and burning it out. If you're lucky, it won't take the stator with it.
The trick here is to yank one of the jumper cables off as soon as the bike fires.
If the car battery is not fully charged, remember it's a MUCH larger battery than that on the motorcycle, as soon as the bike starts, the car battery can place a very large AMP load on the bikes (meager) charging system and the result can be overloading the bikes regulator and burning it out. If you're lucky, it won't take the stator with it.
The trick here is to yank one of the jumper cables off as soon as the bike fires.
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08-13-2009 | 05:43 PM
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08-13-2009 | 06:15 PM
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08-13-2009 | 09:43 PM
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08-13-2009 | 09:55 PM
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First, what year is it? Second, did you check all your fusses, third, get in there and wiggle all the clips you can find. It has to be something stupid and simple. Get a hold of a test meter to trace down all your grounds. Fourth, replace any fuel filters, I think there is one on the outlet from the tank inside. (I.E.) reserve, gas valve. It could be the coil, not sure. Leave the gas cap loose the vent may be plugged. (vapor lock). Hope this helps a little, let us know, were gonna try to get your girl back in the wind. Best of luck, HOLLYWOOD.......................
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08-14-2009 | 08:06 AM
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08-15-2009 | 10:13 AM
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09-03-2009 | 12:49 PM
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Well... it sat at Harley for 3 weeks ( we have a sh1tty dealer/mechanic )... He swore it was the coil. Ordered a coil ( not sure why they wouldn't have had one on hand, that alone took a week! ) Not the coil. Claims it's the ignition module, but the LED light comes on.. and they want to charge me $250 for the part alone. I called a 'non' Harley shop, and took it over there yesterday. Still waiting to hear from him. In the mean time Harley charged me $85 for 'electronic diagnostics' BTW they took off the new coil, and put my old one back on. Summer is slipping away .........
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09-04-2009 | 05:05 AM
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Yes, if you use the right precautions and you're lucky.
Car Battery Too Strong? now that's just simple BS, obviously you don't have any background in the basic principles of electricity, volts & amps.
This is the correct answer, but with a caveat.
If the car battery is not fully charged, remember it's a MUCH larger battery than that on the motorcycle, as soon as the bike starts, the car battery can place a very large AMP load on the bikes (meager) charging system and the result can be overloading the bikes regulator and burning it out. If you're lucky, it won't take the stator with it.
The trick here is to yank one of the jumper cables off as soon as the bike fires.
Car Battery Too Strong? now that's just simple BS, obviously you don't have any background in the basic principles of electricity, volts & amps.
This is the correct answer, but with a caveat.
If the car battery is not fully charged, remember it's a MUCH larger battery than that on the motorcycle, as soon as the bike starts, the car battery can place a very large AMP load on the bikes (meager) charging system and the result can be overloading the bikes regulator and burning it out. If you're lucky, it won't take the stator with it.
The trick here is to yank one of the jumper cables off as soon as the bike fires.
I think this is one of those issues where everyone has an opinion and 90% of those peoples opinions are based on something they heard...You know, sorta like a rumor.
My owners manual has instructions on how to jump start from a car. If there were any danger, other than explosive hydrogen gas, My manual would have said not to jump the battery.