after it shuts off, are you able to turn the engine over as if trying to start it? does it just turn over and not fire? or will it turn over at all? if it does turn over after it shuts off, immediately pull the plugs and check for spark. and also see if the plugs are wet with fuel.
SOURCE: im not seeing the oil plug on my 2003 softail
Under the engine on the left side. Trans is on the right. Make sure you replace the "O" ring.
SOURCE: 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTDI
If your starter is spinning but the engine is not turning over, you over running clutch or Bendix is bad. On the Nippondenso style starter on the late bikes, this starter clutch is inside of the starter. You must pull the starter off and disassemble it to repair the starter. If you can do the job yourself, you can repair the starter and save some money. If you're going to have to pay a mechanic to do the work, simply replace the starter. Any money saved by repairing the starter in this case would be quickly depleted in labor cost.
Good Luck
Steve
SOURCE: I have a 2003 softail deuce, hard starting, spits and sputters at low speed and on highway.
make sure you have good fuel pressure. Your pump or something else in the fuel system may have failed.
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