| Author | Message | ||
     Cyclonedon |
ok with the cooler mornings, my Uly has a problem warming up with-out stalling. Now I know what the problem is and will get that fixed shortly. I drilled-out more air intake holes in my breather and haven't reset the TPS yet. But what I don't understand is why do I have to put in neutral before the starter will turn over? I thought by just engaging the clutch, I could start my motorcycle but apparently that's not so! Is there something wrong with my Uly? I would have sworn that I use to start it in gear with the clutch pulled in. What's everyone's opinion? | ||
| Tootal |
You have to pull the clutch all the way to the bar. I usually two finger mine but to start it I have to use all four and pull it all the way in. | ||
| Froggy |
That wouldn't affect it.
Either you are not pulling the clutch lever fully, or your switch has failed. | ||
| Dride |
Interesting. I learned I also have to pull the clutch lever all the way in to start when in gear. Because of this I have developed the habit of always starting the bike in neutral. | ||
| Cyclonedon |
Either you are not pulling the clutch lever fully, or your switch has failed. Froggy, what switch would that be? | ||
| Cyclonedon |
Froggy, I remember back in 2007 when most of the Uly riders were getting the new 2007 air box that they were all having the TPS reset. I never had any problems until I drilled out extra holes to get more air intake. | ||
| Blake |
The clutch safety switch that keeps you from turning the engine over and dumping the bike while it's in gear. It's about the same as the front brake light switch, just on the clutch lever side. | ||
| Etennuly |
When the bike is cold it is best to start it in neutral anyways. The clutch will always grab a bit, that little lurch when it starts, that is quite a load for a starter and cold engine, that doesn't have to be there. It is best to let these things warm up a bit before taking off. It will prevent that cough/backfire at a mile or two out that always happens if starting out cold. | ||
| Bcmike |
A little off track but still on the subject of starting.... the Buell salesman said never start and leave the bike idling on the sidestand unattended.... or it will fall over because the sidestand does not lock in place when deployed. Any truth to this? | ||
| Etennuly |
If it is not on level ground it is not a good idea. Especially if the front end is pointed down hill a little bit. The vibration at idle will allow it to move which ever way gravity is pulling it. If you can, park in a spot that has a curb, blocking, or a ridge of some sort to keep the wheels from rolling. When I'm out somewhere and the parking spot is down hill with a curbstone I will back in until the tire touches. If parking with the front down hill it is essential that the tire is against a curb and the bike in gear. If the bike rolls forward a few inches the sidestand can disengage. These things are heavier than they look from a dead lift perspective. I always push the side stand all of the way forward with my foot as I park the bike. | ||
| Bcmike |
Yeah that makes sense, thanks. I remember my 01 Cyclone would creep backwards when idling on the sidestand.. I had to keep an eye on it in case it got away.  | ||
| Cyclonedon |
The clutch safety switch that keeps you from turning the engine over and dumping the bike while it's in gear. It's about the same as the front brake light switch, just on the clutch lever side. Blake, I never knew that was there until you told me about it. See? I learn something every day. It is best to let these things warm up a bit before taking off. It will prevent that cough/backfire at a mile or two out that always happens if starting out cold. Etennuly, I know but I'm getting old and impatient. It usually happens when I'm leaving work and I want to get the hell out of there fast! | ||
| Thetable |
I always let mine warm up enough at least to get my jacket zipped up, my ear plugs in, my helmet on, and my gloves on. I almost always park with the bike facing up hill, because I've seen the bike walk itself backwards from the cold shakes, even on a fairly mild incline. | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
+1 on uphill parking. We don't have jiffy stands that come standard on all Harleys. Even with the jiffy stand on my glide it still gets parked either on flat or uphill. |
