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23rd October 2006
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 25 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1980
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Need help with electrical problem please!!!
I took the bike for a test ride after I installed lollipops to tune the Bendix properly, and I noticed than when I pressed the left turn signal the light in the speedometer was flashing and the turn signals were not working (left). Bike was not running very smoothly in iddle (I gues due to the new lollipops) but it was fine before the turn signal issue. Anyway, I got home and realized that when the left turn signal was pressed, all lights will flash (generator, engine). Last straw, the bike will not start. It cranks strong but there is no fire and the wrong flashing continues. Can I get any ideas of what to look for? I don't know where to start.
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23rd October 2006
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 5,336
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lollipops,tune bendix ???
i have no idea but the lights say you got a short in the wiring or bulbs. did you install a single filament bulb where there should be a two filament bulb?
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23rd October 2006
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Senior Chief Harley Engineer 1st Class
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: manitoba
Posts: 1,301 Sportster/Buell Model: 81 sporty
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Originally Posted by lagerdrinker
lollipops,tune bendix ???
i have no idea but the lights say you got a short in the wiring or bulbs. did you install a single filament bulb where there should be a two filament bulb?
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The "lollipops" are the bolt and washer trick in the pipes to create a restriction.
I was thinking possible bad ground and back feeding the 2 filament bulb is a good possiblity also |
23rd October 2006
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Originally Posted by boilermaker
The "lollipops" are the bolt and washer trick in the pipes to create a restriction.
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ok but how does that tune the bendix? starter bendix? what other bendix is there? |
23rd October 2006
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Senior Chief Harley Engineer 1st Class
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: manitoba
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Originally Posted by lagerdrinker
ok but how does that tune the bendix? starter bendix? what other bendix is there?
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Bendix carb used before kiehen carb I believe |
23rd October 2006
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Luvs me an artsy chick...
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Chautauqua County, NY
Posts: 11,674 Sportster/Buell Model: 883>1200 XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 97
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Originally Posted by lagerdrinker
ok but how does that tune the bendix? starter bendix? what other bendix is there?
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I believe he's talking about his carb....
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23rd October 2006
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Luvs me an artsy chick...
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Chautauqua County, NY
Posts: 11,674 Sportster/Buell Model: 883>1200 XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 97
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Originally Posted by AMF Ironhead
I took the bike for a test ride after I installed lollipops to tune the Bendix properly, and I noticed than when I pressed the left turn signal the light in the speedometer was flashing and the turn signals were not working (left). Bike was not running very smoothly in iddle (I gues due to the new lollipops) but it was fine before the turn signal issue. Anyway, I got home and realized that when the left turn signal was pressed, all lights will flash (generator, engine). Last straw, the bike will not start. It cranks strong but there is no fire and the wrong flashing continues. Can I get any ideas of what to look for? I don't know where to start.
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You have a short in the TS wiring....you'll have to chase it down manually....
PROBABLY near the grips, but could be anywhere...
Look for anywhere a wire could be pinched... |
23rd October 2006
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 25 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1980
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I will check the bulbs. What do you mean by back feeding? I'm pretty new at this, so forgive me. Will the taillight bulb give me problems also?
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23rd October 2006
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Originally Posted by boilermaker
Bendix carb used before kiehen carb I believe
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ok, that makes sence. sorry, idiot talking out loud.  |
23rd October 2006
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 25 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1980
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TS wiring?
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