Will not start

[IvyMan69]

I am trying to help a friend with his 2008 Fatboy that only has 1900 miles on it. System relay was not working so I replaced that and cleaned the connections to the ECM, CPS and checked all fuses. Engine will not fire but if i squirt fuel into the intake it will start and run fine. Fuel pump makes a little noise but not like the ones on my bikes. Fuel pump, injectors, or CPS?

[calif phil]

I would bet the fuel pump is gummed up.  I have a 2009 FXD with the same symptoms right now in the shop.  1500 miles and 4 year old gas.   

[IvyMan69]

That is my thinking also. will try that Monday when I get back to his house.

[IvyMan69]

I found that the fuel pump strainer had dissolved and crap and bad fuel caused the pump to freeze up

[MikeL]

I found that the fuel pump strainer had dissolved and crap and bad fuel caused the pump to freeze up

Had the same thing happen on a 2002 fatboy. $400 in parts fixed it all up. It sat for less than 3 years go to love the 10% ethanol...............

                                                                                                       MIKE

[IvyMan69]

I was able to free up and save the pump with injector cleaner. New fuel filters on both sides of pump and good to go.

[Superheat9]

I always use stabil for outboard motors. Its designed to work with ethanol gas.   Works great.