November 8, 2011 10:40 AM PST
Hey guys...I'm looking for some advice here regarding my bike. I have a 2007 FLHX.
It's the 96ci engine , bumped up to 103ci w/ the cam, heavy breather etc.....Everything otherwise is stock....no fuel pak ....etc...
Presently , I have a lil over 13,000 original miles.
The Problem = The engine is not 'kicking over' after I engaged the battery.
My battery is original , however I brought it in to AutoZone for a checkup and it's maintaning the correct voltage. Moreover, after I discovered
that, I brought the battery home and charged it up anyway. It took the charge and it was hot. The engine 'kick over' and started. I could tell
it was needed. The bike ran well for the next several days.
Now, it's two weeks later and I'm experiencing starting problems as if the engine isn't getting 'fire'. I would assume the plugs are bad? or a fuel flow problem?
I am ruling out the fuel problem since lately I've been turning the throttle before I engage the starter - I smelll fuel.
So , short of bringing the bike in to the 'stealership', I was hoping you all could give me some insight to the problem.
This problem occurs when I start it up for the first time in the AM. And it occured again when I left work this PM....
Today, I was there, crankning and
cranking ....felt like a fool w/ so many people around.....lol! but I did get home after a/b 20 non consectutive cranks.
Something is definitely wrong ...and I very nervous a/b riding it ...I use the bike for work , primarily....
ok, that's it....
Dave