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Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: Clicks when trying to start does not engage.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:34:39 -0700

I have a Harley-Davidson 1999 sportster 1200. I get a hard fast clicking sound when trying to start. I Have put the battery on a charger and let it charge overnight. It still does the same thing. Is this a bad battery? I left it hooked up to the charger and tried to start with the charger in start mode and still just clicking sound.

⟐ Answered March 07, 2026 at 20:34 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: 2004 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 keeps cutting out?

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:07:24 -0700

Why does it keep cutting out? Thanks.

⟐ Commented January 19, 2016 at 15:07 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: Starting problem with ignition?

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:08:03 -0700

I have a 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution. I have NO digital clock/screen, horn,indicators,rear back/brake lights, reg light

I have engine start

Turn key to ignition,it starts,turn key slightly back a couple of mills and everything comes back on.

So between ACC-IGNITION.I have connection.

I also have digital clock display stand down,when it is up.

⟐ Commented August 04, 2023 at 9:08 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: Why does my oil light come on when the motor gets warm?

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:20:52 -0700

Why does my oil light come on when the motor gets warm?

⟐ Answered February 21, 2023 at 17:20 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: How do you adjust the primary chain on a 1100 sportster?

Tue, 27 Aug 2013 00:06:25 -0700

After getting primary noise from case i discovered my primary chain is loose what is the easiest way to adjust the primary chain ?

⟐ Answer accepted August 27, 2013 at 0:06 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: Battery is new but not charging while driving.

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:52:33 -0700

My 1991 harley davidson softail has a brand new battery installed and i keep having to jump it to get it to start. I tested the voltage while it was running and it sits at 12.5 12.6 and doesnt go higher. Does anyone know what this may be from?

⟐ Answer edited January 02, 2024 at 20:52 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: Why can't I shift out o gear?

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:47:15 -0700

I have a first bike that has been in an accident with no apparent damage except to frame. I have good auto mechanical experience. None on Harleys.

The gear shift lever does not shift gears. Some thing is going on in the trans but no solid connections. No spring action on the lever. The bike is in gear and won't shift. What's broken?

Is there an online video or tutorial on inspecting for damage? I don't want to tear into something that requires special tools and equipment to result into taking a box of parts to a dealer.

⟐ Commented March 19, 2023 at 23:47 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: 2008 harley sportster 1200xl Low bike cranks won't start, no spark.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 10:09:26 -0700

bike cranks but wont start, no spark. no codes thrown.

bike ran great until I trailered it 600 miles from nc to nj.

then it sat two days on the trailer tipped back on about a 45 degree angle.then I released the tie downs and rolled it backwards in 1st gear off the trailer. all the lights work all fuses are good,starter cranks,can hear fuel pump start,but no spark at plugs.tried pulling the main fuse for a while to reset things. tried cycling the ignition switch. thought it might have to do with the bank angle sensor. any suggestions?

has only 6000 miles.could something be wet, I did hit some rain on the trip.

It's still a mystery. It eventually started after a few weeks and has never happened again. Maybe something got wet or a sensor got stuck. I have no clue.

⟐ Commented February 12, 2022 at 10:09 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: 2003 Sportster 883 clutch problem

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 20:30:40 -0700

Hi I have a 883 Sportster and I am having problem with if shifting, I can leave in first and try to go to second and itll click to N. If i get it to shift gears normal I have trouble getting it to downshift, it'll sound like its shifting but not going to the next gear. I took the primary cover off to take a look in there and adjust the clutch and as soon as lossened the screws fluid came out which i dont think its suppose to do, I can not figure out what it is.

⟐ Answered November 10, 2020 at 20:30 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: How do I change my starter?

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:27:39 -0700

how can i change my starter for a 07' sportster

⟐ Commented September 23, 2020 at 14:27 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: sportster sputtering and backfiring after washing

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 05:02:41 -0700

I pressure washed my bike , now it sputters after running for a few minutes ? any suggestions on what I might check ?

⟐ Answered December 16, 2018 at 5:02 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: Fuel pump won't turn on 2012 sportster1200

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:34:28 -0700

I've chased every wire from the handlebars to the Ecm found nothing,I've have replaced fuel pump,coil and system relay,starter relay ,i harve power at the relay ,blue wire 12volts,wh/black stripe wire 12 volts when I hit the switch ,green/tan stripe which goes to the Ecm has power the y/r wire witch powers the fuel pump and coil no power trace that wire witch goes in to another harness with mutipale wires Ibelieve that goes to the TSM .Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated thank you

⟐ Answer deleted January 18, 2017 at 14:34 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: The motor cycle dies after about 30 seconds

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 18:45:27 -0700

i have a 95 sportster battery is showing 12.5v and a full tank of premium fuel , the bike starts and runs for about 30 sec and dies, i can see the gas spraying but the bike won`t stay running

⟐ Answered December 24, 2022 at 18:45 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: Why is my Sportster wet

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 06:23:32 -0700

Plugs are dry but exhaust is wet. Has a bad exhaust leak on the cylinder in question

1998 XLH 883/1200. Sportster

Thanks. JC

⟐ Commented August 30, 2019 at 6:23 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: E carb break up...

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 09:15:11 -0700

1987 Sportster 883. 1200 heads, s&s E carb, upgraded s&s air cleaner. Was breaking up entire range. Main jet from .070 to .074. Pilot jet from .028 to .030. Much improved but still slight break up mid range. Should i increase either jet, both, or maybe air bleed. Break up is in carb like a fuel starve.

⟐ Answer accepted February 20, 2019 at 9:15 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: Strange sound from my engine

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:24:02 -0700

Hi guys, i bought a sportster 883 r two months ago and i knew from the mecanic that the guy i bought it from, had a failure in the oil pump and he drove 15 miles, the mecanic said he changed the pump and one from piston head. But a tic tic sound is coming from the engine and the sound becomes higher when i drive long distance, anyone can help me what this sound may be???

⟐ Commented March 15, 2018 at 20:24 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: Oil tank hoses where both ends connect

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:04:05 -0700

I need to find out where both ends of the hoses connect on a 1992 1200 Sportster oil tank? Got in a box need help please.

⟐ Answer accepted March 29, 2017 at 9:04 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: Where is the fuse panel located on my 93 sportster

Mon, 30 May 2016 07:27:02 -0700

Where's the fuse panel located on my 93 sportster

⟐ Answer accepted May 30, 2016 at 7:27 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: spark plug gap 1100 sportster

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 08:16:02 -0700

spark plug gap 1986 1100 eportster

⟐ Answered October 03, 2015 at 8:16 MST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution: bike spins over but will not start

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:54:54 -0700

I have a Harley Davidson sports star xl 1989 everything is new including the starter motor which is 14 amp bike spins over but will not start still have fuel . And a good spark but still will not fire up

⟐ Edited March 10, 2023 at 12:54 MST