SOURCE: HD 1200 Sportster 1997 model misfiring on rear cylinder
hi paul here,
the coil on my bike turned out to be the problem after checking wires, connections and plugs. brought a used single fire.
tried it out after being told that coils usaully go all bad not just half.
have not had the problem since and i was conteplating buying ignition and coil combo for hundreds.
good luck
SOURCE: 05 sportster 1200 custom making a noise from
Sportsters are noisey beasts, are you new to Harleys if so it is most likely normal. I know when I first got mine it sounded to me like it was coming apart. I changed to Mobile 1 synthetic oil and it quited up.
SOURCE: HD Sportster 1200cc Custom. Runs fine for 10 to 20
your choke could be sticking or other carb adjust needed. also get that clutch inspected before u start pedaling!
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SOURCE: no fire at the plugs, battery fine, was running
Your Sporty has a fuse box somewhere. check the fuses to see if any are blown. Harley always puts their ignition systems on their own circuit. If you don't find anything that way, contact me directly at [email protected] and I'll scan a trouble shooting chart in and send it to you. There's more to the late models than there was with the early models.
SOURCE: 2000 HD Sportster XLH - makes "clicking" sound trying to start
Ok, If you are absolutely sure the battery is good, there are several possibilites. If the battery is over a year old, take it to an automotive parts store and ask them if they can load test it. They'll usually do this at no charge.
If the battery is good, the first problem could be in the starter relay. Look at the end of the starter from the right side of the bike. You'll see a plate on the end that is roughly shaped like a pentagon. Just above that plate is a plug with a single wire. Unplug this wire and use either a test light or a digital volt ohm meter to check for voltage when you press the starter button. If you do NOT have voltage and the clicking you are hearing is coming from under the seat, you probably need a starter relay.
If you have 12 volts on that wire, you're problem is in the starter. Disconnect the negative cable from your battery. Now, take the three small screws out of the back of the starter that holds the pentagon shaped plate on. Underneath the plate is a plunger and a spring. Remove these parts and look at the copper contacts on either side of the solenoid and on the plunger. If they are burned badly, you need to replace them. You can get the parts through an aftermarket supplier and they are not very difficult to replace. Usually, it can be done without removing the starter. Simply replace the contacts and a new plunger comes with the parts kit. Reassemble the starter, reconnect the battery cable, and you should be ready to go.
Good Luck
Steve
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