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Started by jpag, May 26, 2019, 08:52:12 AM

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jpag

My father in law has a 2001 sportster he was out riding two days  ago with no problems. He went to start bike this morning wont start and it is backfiring while trying to turn over. We checked for spark and fuel have both. Any insight as what the problem could be would be appreciated . Thanks

fbn ent

May 26, 2019, 09:55:21 AM #1 Last Edit: May 26, 2019, 02:20:53 PM by fbn ent
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'02 FLTRI - 103" / '84 FLH - 88"<br />Hinton, Alberta

Hossamania

Loose or damaged/burned plug wire. Loose cap on the spark plugs itself. Stuck float bowl. Plugged air cleaner. Bad fuel, water in the fuel.
Low battery.
If the government gives you everything you want,
it can take away everything you have.

jpag


Panzer

Would like to hear a report back.  :up:
Everyone wants to change the world but, no one wants to change the toilet paper.

jpag

Checked the plugs and wires everything was good ,cleaned carb  float is good,  still wont start just cranks .

Hossamania

Do those have a crank position sensor? If so, it would be suspect.
ECM could be a problem also.
If the government gives you everything you want,
it can take away everything you have.

jpag


rigidthumper

2001 XL uses an ignition module with built in bank angle sensor (under the points cover, will have to drill out the factory rivets) that can fail and cause loss of spark. 32466-98B.
Ignorance is bliss, and accuracy expensive. How much of either can you afford?

jpag

Thanks for all the help, cleaned the carb yesterday wires looked good but went ahead and changed them with plugs today fired right up.