01 X1 lightning will not start

[Jon]

my x1 lightning will not start it turns over n every like 5 seconds it will start but only idle for about 3 seconds..acting like its not getting gas...i pulled the line off down by the fuel filter and the gas was coming out fine..could this be spark plugs or what????

Thanks!!!

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

Check for spark and let me know what you find.

 

[Yazzie]

I had a similar problem, changed my battery which was fairly new, got new plugs, changed oil and oil filter, tossed a new air filter in all in a day and it hasn't given me a problem. Used the same techniques on my girl, worked just as well. haha

 

[LeFox]

I had a similar problem, changed my battery which was fairly new, got new plugs, changed oil and oil filter, tossed a new air filter in all in a day and it hasn't given me a problem

if you're changing everything, you can't locate the problem...

jon, i would clean the plugs and check if you get a spark.
you still have a injection or did you mount a carb?

 

[Vancouverman]

Sounds exactly like mine last year, checked for everything, spark etc.everything checked out. It was the fuel pump, pressure, but not enough.

 

[kenykop]

Was the problem ever resolved? I have a similar issue

 

[Jauhoparta]

I recommend to check your fuel pump and specially the pressure regulator. Regulator have 2 o-rings that worns out. My had only 16000 miles when I replaced them. You can check pressure first from valve in the fuel line. Size of the replacement o-rings is not critical. Pressure takes care that they seal like they should

 

[pur pony]

i had a similar issue. After chasing all over the bike trying to find the issue.. it was a bad timing sensor. I checked by removing the injectors and hanging them in a container as i cranked the bike over.... spit a little fuel and then nothing. Replaced the sensor and the injectors spray great again and the bike fires right up.