My neighbor has just bought a Harley Davidson but it is second hand and he cannot get the manual until about a week, he now cannot start it as the ignition requires some knowledge on how to get it going.
Can you please help me or refer me to a site that has a manual for it?
Model: Ultra Classic Electra Guide - FLHTCU
THANX
2007-10-26 05:51:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
He bought a day ago you idiots, He just forgot how to start it, as it has alarms and all that stuff.
So he can ride.
"IDIOTS"
2007-10-26 20:17:38 · update #1
I have an FXDWG, a '99 model. Never sat an Electra. But if it's not a fuel injected model it should be a fairly simple process to get your "neighbor" killed. (You don't mention if he has ridden before. Let's hope so.) You also said it was used, so I won't put in anything about the FI models.
Unlock the steering head if it has a seperate lock. The key will be round and have little cuts taken out of it. (Mine does.) There should be a big knob with a cover on the tank console. (Not sure about a bat-wing bike. Don't do the barge thing.) The same key that unlocks the steering head will unlock this also. Don't leave the keys in when you unlock it. You either scratch the crap out of your tank, or lose the keys. Make sure the fuel petcock is in the ON position. (I always leave it in ON now since I ride just about every day Don't have to worry about pressure on the carb needle valve seat.) I NEVER leave it in reserve! Bad news that, if you have no gas guage.)
On the right side of the handlebar should be a button marked Run and Stop. Push that puppy to RUN, then turn the big knob to ignition. (You can leave the run button on, but having the console switch on ignition uses the battery. That's why I leave it until last.) Pull in the clutch lever, even if you know you are in neutral. (They start easier like that.) and prepare for lift-off!
Stuff should light up. (You said it was used, so I don't know what still works and what does not.) If not fuel injected, give the wick a healthy twist and hit the start button. (Just to the left of the Run and Stop button.) You won't need the choke if the weather is nice and the motor is in good shape. Mine chugs twice and fires right up.
Make sure the bike is in neutral, Let off the clutch. Check your turn signals, horn, high beams, etc. (I only do this once a week now.) You should be in business after this. If, that is, the Electra Glide is anything like an FXDWG. No riding tips. You didn't ask for any. But I will say this; check the oil quite a bit in the beginning. You did say it was used, but you don't know how hard, and I don't know the mileage. Listen for strange noises.
Those suckers are heavy. If you break down, you got a hard push. Better safe than sorry with ANY bike, not just a HOG. If I can be of any other assistance I do Yahoo e-mail and instant messaging from my avatar pic. (Which was, by the way, my first H-D. An XL1200C.)
Good luck, ride safe. (Whoever is riding, that is.) Ciao!
2007-10-26 11:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by rifleman01@verizon.net 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ultras are great bikes. I bought a new one in July.
To start: Turn the ignition on, if he keeps the ignition locked he must use the key to unlock it. You don't say what year it is, but I'm assuming '07. So, he must have the key fob on him when he starts the bike, or the security system will de activate the electrical system and the bike won't start. If the for is more than 10 feet or so from the bike, it won't start either. Anyway, turn the ignition right to the first position ( not "access") then on the right hand bar. beside the throttle grip, turn the stop/run button to "run", he will hear the fuel pump kick on, wait a few seconds till it stops, then push the starter button,which is located right beside the stop/run button. The bike must be either in neutral, or the clutch must be pulled in for the bike to start. I prefer starting in neutral and I pull the clutch in out of habit. let the bike run for a few seconds to lubricate itself with oil and you are ready to ride.
If your friend needs specific parts of the manual for now, email me and I will scan the pages he needs into the computer and send them to him.
2007-10-26 07:17:40 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well ,we got alot of Jap riden comics out here on this one, don't we? Anyway, it's not rocket science. Fuel injected: Make sure it's unlocked, turn center knob on the fuel tank to the right, then turn the starter switch on the right handle bar to start. Wait till the fuel pump light goes off(usually looks like a engine block) inside the speedometer. Hit the start button and should be good if you have gas. If you have a security system you need to disable it first. Older models you have to turn the gas valve under the gas tank( right side) to on then pull the manual choke out on the carburetor, turn to start on the handle bars and hit the start switch. Aways see if you have any gas first.
2007-10-26 13:26:00 · answer #3 · answered by Bear 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
if this is a ten year old bike or newer, starting it should be really easy: got gas? good! is the petcock in the on position? (if injected, substitute "did the yellow engine light come on and then go away?") no? turn it on. is the kill switch in the run position? good! ignition key on? brilliant! if carbed, pull the enrichener knob out (dont foget to push it back in after the bike's warmed up or you'll foul your plugs) now push the starter switch and enjoy that big ol' milwaukee vibrator!
2007-10-26 10:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by skullbikemike 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it has fuel injection, he needs to turn the power on then flip the switch on the right hand controls to run.
Then he will see a small yellow light turn on within the tach display. When that yellow light turns off (about 3-4 seconds) the fuel injection system is ready.
He should be able to press the START button on the right hand controls.
2007-10-26 05:58:01 · answer #5 · answered by jonathan_kelly2001 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Hey, I ride a Kawasaki Nomad, but most of my friends ride H-D and I don't speak ill of them. I could have bought a Harley for what I paid for my Nomad. I just didn't want one.
I'd be a little leery of the neighbor. If he can't start the bike, what makes him think he can ride the bike? I hope he's experienced.
2007-10-26 13:34:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
1.Check the kill switch on the right side handle bar. Make sure the green light is on and bike is in neutral.
2.Turn the switch on at the faring (Center of the console).
3.Check to see if the headlamp is on. Battery power is up.
4.Check the fuel level.
5.Check the other switches or alarm button or kill switches.
2007-10-26 05:58:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 5⤋
he must be a rookie not to be able to start , just do what Johnathan said .
2007-10-26 07:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by vpsinbad50 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he can't even figure out how to start it he sure as Hell shouldn't be trying to ride it. He needs to get a smaller cheaper bike, take a riders course and get some experience before he totals an expensive bike or kills himself.
2007-10-26 06:39:38 · answer #9 · answered by jrrysimmons 5 · 8⤊ 5⤋
You don't buy a Harley davidson to ride. You buy a Harley davidson to trailer but i'm assuming he didn't know this. Your neighbor DID at least buy a trailer with his bike and owns a truck to pull it right? If not then he made a grave mistake. If you acctually want to RIDE your bike and not just pose with it (on a trailer) you buy a Japanese standard or Japanese sportbike some european bikes particularly triumph and BMW are very good too and have cheaper insurance rates than Japanese bikes. Harley Davidsons are basically nostalgic and expensive lawn ornaments that you can occasionally take for a short ride and hope it won't break down. And for the record all of my bikes (carbureted or FI) starts by turning a key and pressing a large clearly labeled button that says START. Since this is so simple I am lead to believe your neighbors Harley is indeed broken down.
2007-10-26 07:56:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 15⤋