I enjoy being a member of your site as it is very informative. My question, I want to run a power source from my handlebars to my battery. Can I just raise my tank, or will I need to remove it? I have a 2012 Fatboy Lo. My service manual only tells me how to remove it. Thank you for any help you can give me.
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If you can safety & securely run the wire without removing the tank; we would suggest doing so. Make sure the wire(s) is covered with shrink tube, or conduit and that you do not have it resting on anything hot or sharp. Secure it with tie wraps. Our videos also show Harley fuel tank removal.
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I recently did a little wiring work for a buddy of mine on his FB. I did not have to remove the tank and was able to fish the wire pretty easily, there is a fair amount of open space to work with. As stated above watch out for sharps and heat. Good luck.
I have fished wires thru the underside of the gas tanks on Harleys since 1975, the way I do it is to take the ground wire from 14 gauge house wire, I go from the battery side of the tanks under the right tank and carefully fish it to the front of the tanks and hook the wire I want to pull and slowly pull it back. It works every time.
I have a 2010 fat boy lo. occassionally the engine will not fire while the bike is on the side stand. If I take it off the stand,it fires and runs normally but cuts out if I put the stand down. Any suggestions? this is the second time of asking
Hi, Geoff. Is this an international model? We have never seen an HD with a jiffy stand switch.
Hi Geoff. Is this m/c an international model?
Would be helpful if your m/c has a stored code that may lead you in the right direction.
http://www.fixmyhog.com/video/troubleshoot-with-harley-error-codes-008010/
Hey Geoff, have a look at your bank angle sensor under your seat, is it secure? is it faulty?
My 1999 Harley fast just found out charging system not working were to start. and any info if it’s common on this bike just got it love to ride bit don’t want to get stuck some where thank u in advance
Hi Paul.This is not an uncommon problem.
However, once you complete this repair, you should expect to be all set for another 15 (or, so) years.
Replace all three components;
Stator, rotor and regulator.
http://www.fixmyhog.com/video/draining-fuel-fuel-tank-filter-early-models-001330/
http://www.fixmyhog.com/video/draining-fuel-fuel-tank-filter-early-models-001330/
http://www.fixmyhog.com/video/draining-fuel-fuel-tank-filter-early-models-001330/
Replaced 5 gallon tank for a 7+ gallon on a 2007 Flhtcui. Have issues of the bike stalling. Low RPM. Tried several different types of fixing. Any thoughts?
Hi, Vinnie. Would start by checking for trouble codes and a fuel pressure test. https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/troubleshoot-with-harley-error-codes-008010/ https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/using-a-harley-fuel-pressure-tester-008741/
Purchase a 1994 FLSTC Fat Boy 4.2 gal fuel tank(2 Pc) want to install on my 1995 XLH 883 DLX has anyone ever done this mod before if so your in put would be greatly appreciated
Anthony,
We would not recommend using anything other than the correct HD fuel tank for the Sportster.
We are not saying that it can not he accomplished.
But if you were to attempt, and wish to have an end result that is secure, functional, and looks good; you will have your work cut out for you.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/harley-davidson-sportster-maintenance-videos/
-Mark
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I have a 1986 FXSTC that has been sitting for a long time…How do you get the fuel tank off??? I thought this was about all HD models even even 34 year old bikes.
Joe,
Here is a video that will be helpful. There will only be slight variations or differences.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/evo-2-piece-harley-davidson-fuel-tank-removal-008710/
-Mark
Fix My Hog
Trying find dvd on remove of fuel tank for 07 FLHX. Any dads deal with this moder
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