Comments on: Heritage Softail Giving Me Grief https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/ Mon, 01 May 2023 00:10:48 +0000 hourly 1 By: Thom Ritter https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/comment-page-1/#comment-1127264 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 21:39:14 +0000 http://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/#comment-1127264 My ignition switch gave me trouble because I was using it to turn bike on & off and wasn’t using the kill switch on right handlebar. Using the kill switch will take some of the load off of ignition switch.
I turned the bike off one time and no start. I found the problem when I accidentally bumped ign switch while checking things out, and everything came back on.

]]> By: Customer Service https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/comment-page-1/#comment-1126821 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:40:36 +0000 http://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/#comment-1126821 In reply to Paul.

Hi Paul. Your stock mufflers do not have removable baffles.
Drilling larger holes in existing baffles is a crap shoot. You really don’t know what type of sound you will end up with.
Best to determine which slip on mufflers have the sound that you are looking for and install those.
If only installing mufflers and no air cleaner, you can usually get away with not adding a tuner.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/videos-harley/
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/review-of-harley-slip-on-mufflers-by-cobra-008375/
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/dennis-kirk-cobra-powerpro-hp-2-into-1-exhaust-003253/
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/fix-my-hog-reviews-cobra-exhaust-and-more-008361/
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/cobra-motorcycle-exhaust-the-powerport-crossover-008709/
Also, the stock ECM can not recalibrate to accept performance upgrades.
Power Commander or Vance and Hines FP3 are your best bet for tuners when you are ready.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/vance-and-hines-product-review-007293/
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/vance-and-hines-fuelpak-3-install-007295/
Thanks
Mark-FMH

]]> By: MARK A ANNUNZIATA, SR https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/comment-page-1/#comment-1121359 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 06:12:57 +0000 http://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/#comment-1121359 Gentlemen-
the problem is the plastic connector in the wiring harness located under the seat. I had a similar problem with my 2001 FB, power died while riding occasionally. I found that little bugger and replaced it (cheap!) and have experienced no problems since then.
Good Luck!

]]> By: Dave Zimmerman https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/comment-page-1/#comment-1120769 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:11:50 +0000 http://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/#comment-1120769 I would check the stator and regulator etc to make sure its charging properly along with a load test on the battery. The main breaker is cheap so i would replace that and the ignition switch as mentioned is also a good place to start along with the coil. Take the coil off and really look at it as mine was cracked and didnt even realize it. Has anything changed or been added? when you did the lizard lights did you make sure the battery connections are tight? Take it to a shop and see if any codes are present. Good luck!

]]> By: Steve https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/comment-page-1/#comment-1119789 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 06:02:25 +0000 http://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/#comment-1119789 First thing to look for is to check the backside of the ignition switch to see if there is any melting of the wire insulation showing. I have found that if a person runs extra bright light bulbs, electric gear, maybe a change to running lights for all turn signals that it overloads the lightweight contacts inside the ignition switch. The small brass contacts melt deeper into the plastic backplate and will eventually set themselves so deep that they lose contact. It will start out as intermittent and may even lose contact when hitting bumps, eventually you will have to replace the switch. You can unplug the wires from the back and test the switch with an Ohm meter or just jumper the leads to see if the bike will start and run by bypassing the switch.

]]> By: Mark https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/comment-page-1/#comment-1119768 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 03:58:50 +0000 http://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/#comment-1119768 I had a 2003 Softail that would just die at times going down the road…NOT GOOD. Pull over to the side and shed start back up. Frustrating. Don’t believe that I lost power to lights though..and should not have once I figured out the problem. HD said replace the ign coil. Problem came back intermittent when it wanted. I would it to be a slightly recessed pin in the connector to ignition coil. When she didn’t make contact she’d die. Pulled that pin all the way and problem never returned. Good Luck

]]> By: Ronald W. Perdue https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/comment-page-1/#comment-1119674 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 01:49:03 +0000 http://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/#comment-1119674 I just had trouble with my 2004 Road King with only 15,000 miles. It died ocassionaly, but, quickly got where it would not fire to start. It was the electronic ignition etc. located under the seat. This is the brain that makes the Harley run. Harley replaced it and it has been running fine. Hope this helps.

]]> By: Paul https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/comment-page-1/#comment-1119613 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 01:19:09 +0000 http://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/#comment-1119613 My Electra glide ultra classic 2016 doesnt have the harley sound. If i.remove the baffles or enlarge the opening in the end of the baffles will the electronic fuel injection adjust automatically or will i.need to get the computer chip changed or adjust the fuel injection system?

]]> By: Customer Service https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/comment-page-1/#comment-571258 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:20:04 +0000 http://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/#comment-571258 In reply to Bo.

Hi Bo. Harleys constant velocity (CV) was originally on your motorcycle.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/videos/carburetor-rebuild/

]]> By: Bo https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/comment-page-1/#comment-566948 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 23:55:29 +0000 http://www.fixmyhog.com/post/heritage-softail-classic-giving-me-grief/#comment-566948 Just picked up a 92 Heritage Classic the only thing missing is the carb. What carb came stock on this one.
Thanks

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