What causes a Harley Davidson to misfire?
Air leaks at the air cleaner or intake manifold can cause “lean misfire” as a result of air/fuel mixture being too lean. Damaged exhaust or intake valve(s). A bent or broken intake or exhaust valve will cause a Harley-Davidson engine to have a misfire.
How do you clean a IAC valve on a Harley Davidson?
Place a Lint-Free cloth directly below your IAC port to catch residue. Cycle the ignition key on and off 4-5 times while spraying small amounts of Throttle Body and Intake Cleaner directly into the port in short bursts. Wipe out any remaining residue with a clean LINT-FREE cloth.
Why does my motorcycle idle fluctuates?
A clogged air filter may not allow a sufficient amount of air into the combustion chamber, contributing to a rough idle. Bad fuel will cause your engine to run erratically. Gas can go stale in as few as 30 days, especially fuel mixed with ethanol as it is in many areas.
How do you adjust the idle speed on a fuel injected motorcycle?
On some fuel-injected motorcycles, there is a knob sticking out the side of your bike near the engine compartment. You can just turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the idle speed.
How often should you start your motorcycle?
All motorcycle owners should start and run their motorcycles for at least 15 minutes once a week during the winter. Letting it run will keep all the engine components and gaskets lubricated, eliminates condensation buildup, ensures the carburetor will not gum up, and recharges the battery.
Is fuel stabilizer necessary for motorcycle?
You generally only need to stabilize fuel if you won’t use it up within two months (but carbureted bikes should still be run every couple of weeks as described above). Adding a little new gas or stabilizer to old gas won’t renew it, nor will adding more stabilizer to old stabilized gas extend its usable life.
How long does it take to charge a motorcycle battery while idling?
Motorcycles charge the battery while the engine is idling, and the recharge time depends on what state the battery is in, but a good battery should take 12 -18 min.
What RPM should I charge my battery at?
Generally, to fully charge a battery, you need to drive on the freeway for 20 minutes with a minimum RPM of 3000 without traffic and without any electronic devices turned on inside the car, as well as exterior lighting. So, keep the transmission in 4th if you have a 5 speed auto.
Is 13 volts a good battery?
Fully charged car batteries usually measure at around 12.6 volts or above, with some instances of your car battery showing 13 volts. When the engine is running and functioning correctly, the car battery will fluctuate between 13.7 and 14.7 volts.