Still Outta Commission..............

lee · Oct 15, 2008

just because the fuel is getting through the petcock doesn't necessarily mean its getting to the carb - take the air cleaner cover off and twist the throttle and you should be able to see. Also check for spark.

barhopper · Oct 15, 2008

Welcome. On my 04 bulldog, when my EHC went out, it would not crank at all. You may want to clean the petcock filter by removing it. Also clean carb for dirt. Do a search on here and you will find lots of info.

Coolbreeze · Oct 15, 2008

Does the LED light up on the ignition mod. when you hit the run button? Or does it blink while you are turning over the engine? I've had ign. mods. act intermitant on the older models.

Moespeeds · Oct 15, 2008

Check to make sure you have a spark. Take out BOTH plugs, but leave one plug attached to the wire. Touch the threads of the plug to the engine fin, and have someone crank the engine. Watch your face because air will blast out of the open plug holes. Watch the electrode on the plug, it should be sparking. If not, the problem is there. Might be the timing pickup.

I saw this thread in introductions too, but figured it'd be better to post again here for the archives.

LDO · Oct 15, 2008

Wooddawg,
I closed your other thread in the intro section to keep it simple.

As for your problem, did you check to ensure you have fuel at the carb? I had a similar problem on my Mastiff and found out that my tank was pressure locking. When I popped my gas caps, it sounded like opening a carbonated beverage...

Good luck and WELCOME!

LDO sends

Mickeetwo · Oct 15, 2008

welcome aboard

01Mastiff · Oct 15, 2008

I got an auto glass fuel filter and placed it just a couple of inches before the carberator so I could see if gas was getting that far; vapor lock; general crap; etc. My money says it will end up being your good ol' EHC (thanks again to Big Dog, in advance, for their contribution to further fucking up my already fucked up life, as well as others....also, an honorable mention for coming in a close second, to my wonderful x-wife). Good luck

Vegas · Oct 15, 2008

01Mastiff said:
I got an auto glass fuel filter and placed it just a couple of inches before the carberator so I could see if gas was getting that far; vapor lock; general crap; etc. My money says it will end up being your good ol' EHC (thanks again to Big Dog, in advance, for their contribution to further fucking up my already fucked up life, as well as others....also, an honorable mention for coming in a close second, to my wonderful x-wife). Good luck

:roll: :roll: :roll: :loony: :roll: Thanks for the laugh.

barhopper · Oct 15, 2008

01Mastiff said:
....also, an honorable mention for coming in a close second, to my wonderful x-wife). Good luck

Well, if you look anything like your avatar pic, I don't blame the ex leaving you. :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: Just having fun here, please dont get all emotional on me. Who needs a beer?

reloaderbmg · Oct 16, 2008

insted of all the members just banging away at the keys. to try and help.
what say we get the facts of what it, doing first!
"will not fire" don,t cut it!

Moespeeds · Oct 16, 2008

If the bike is cranking, but not firing, it can only be no fuel, or no spark. Considering your carb is full of gas, I'd say no spark. Check that, and start troubleshooting from there.

kirk927 · Oct 16, 2008

Could of messed up your carb adjustments. I had the same issue when I let the dealer service my bike. I reset the carb myself and no more issues except for my back tire gets slicker every time I ride. Don't have a clue what could be causing that

:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

BigDognSoCal · Oct 16, 2008

burn outs?

I want the warranty dawg got!

Raywood · Oct 16, 2008

WOODDAWG04 said:
I have an 04 Mastiff.A few months ago I had taken it to a BD dealer in Gboro NC to have a 500 mile service done.

Where has that old 04 been for the last 5 years????? 500 miles...... Get that thing broke in will ya! :whoop:

They probably messed with the carb adjustments. I've posted on here many a times to ensure where you carb settings are prior to taking it for service so you can set them back to where they were if the dealership messed them up.

Yell if you need more help,
Ray

Gas Man · Oct 16, 2008

01Mastiff said:
I got an auto glass fuel filter and placed it just a couple of inches before the carberator so I could see if gas was getting that far; vapor lock; general crap; etc. My money says it will end up being your good ol' EHC (thanks again to Big Dog, in advance, for their contribution to further fucking up my already fucked up life, as well as others....also, an honorable mention for coming in a close second, to my wonderful x-wife). Good luck

Stay away from the open glass filters... they are bad. If you want a filter get a pingle. But don't do anything till you get this figured out.

Does it start with the gas cap off the bike? If so could be the check vlv in the cap. Remove it.

Pull your cam cover/nose and see if your ignition is getting power from the EHC. Also it should blink when cranking the motor with the starter

Then if it is check power to the coil as well.

Further, a tip when checking for spark... use a seperate spark plug instead of the one in the motor. Saves you from getting blasted in the face with air/fuel.

Slider · Oct 18, 2008

Had same problem. Plug wire was arcing where it plugs into the coil and was loaded with carbon. Cleaned it up, opened up teh end of the plug wire to get a better contact. No problems since then.

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