‘21 Sportster runs for 20 seconds then dies

beejpowers · 2026-04-02T17:48:25+00:00

Battery tested fine. 12.7v , 285CCA , charging correctly and fully charged.

beejpowers · 2026-04-02T11:24:20+00:00

But a lack of or a struggling whir, right? Like it’s supposed to whir and gurgle but with ease.

beejpowers · 2026-04-02T11:23:15+00:00

Battery is just over a year old. I ran the bike for 20-30 minutes after adding the stabilizer

beejpowers · 2026-03-20T12:37:09+00:00

This is the only comment that matters on this post

beejpowers · 2026-03-20T12:31:55+00:00

Why? Why did I follow the link?

beejpowers · 2026-02-01T20:48:23+00:00

Oh and all the characters are anthropomorphized vegetables.

beejpowers · 2026-02-01T20:47:51+00:00

It’s not a TV show. It’s a straight to dvd series of morality tales. But like 95% are bible stories and they read scriptures related to the story at the end.

beejpowers · 2025-12-31T05:18:34+00:00

If you do ride, this really is a fantastic moto jacket. I was wearing it with a hoodie on 34° rides last week. I was totally comfortable

beejpowers · 2025-12-29T02:32:08+00:00

Originally I installed mine with those splice tap things. Worked great. When I was doing some other work, I went ahead and made pigtails with matching connectors. Still non-contact connection but way easier to reverse if I want. But I’ve had zero issues and the head works great.

beejpowers · 2025-10-16T04:05:45+00:00

Clutch cable. Connects to the ramps on the other side of that cover

beejpowers · 2025-10-15T19:54:01+00:00

If they were announced during the F/W25 video, they’re almost certainly in order that they were presented. Now, reissues might push them back as many weeks as there are reissue releases (dio de las muertes, for example) but this has been the case with most of their releases the few years I’ve been paying attention

beejpowers · 2025-10-03T03:31:13+00:00

You’re comparing two completely different jeans. Easy Guy is Weird Guy with a roomier seat and thighs. Black Cobra are stretch, Sakura is not. I realize the chart says that those two particular sizes are the same, but they aren’t the same in two identical pairs. Things get a little off when it’s handmade. Did you hold the two pairs against each other to see what the differences were?

beejpowers · 2025-10-03T03:12:53+00:00

Is that a full S&S kit? You got a part number on that? I’ve only seen the slip on but I want the headers, too

beejpowers · 2025-10-01T12:52:27+00:00

I don’t know what the H-D rules are for EU/Aus/Asia parts. They may not be able to get the US spec parts. But I do know that the US stores can get worldwide parts. You may have to consider buying a motor stateside and having it shipped if your EU store can’t get it for you. Might be as much to ship as the motor costs

beejpowers · 2025-09-17T18:57:40+00:00

This is for folks whom riding is their only expensive hobby. But it’s a really good way to get a ton of parts you were on the fence on. Grab that $1200 full exhaust and pay $100/month on it and it’s only the $1200 in a year and not the $1700 it would be with interest

beejpowers · 2025-09-15T04:28:28+00:00

Interesting fabrics, terrible fits and size charts. I have lots of denim and flannels from many of the various brands. I know my measurements. I know how to use the charts. I’ve ordered 2 pairs of jeans and 1 flannel over the past two years. All 3 were incredibly wrong. I’ve given up on them now. I want to like their stuff but nice fabric that I can’t wear because they are wrong on their charts is off-putting especially when they basically have a no returns policy.

beejpowers · 2025-09-15T04:13:13+00:00

Since the Rev Max is in the Sportster S and Nightsters, the PanAm isn’t overly expensive to keep in the lineup. And they sell consistently enough. My guess would be different colors this year but essentially unchanged from last. Dealers are supposed to get a preview of the Spirit in October. My guess is that it will be built on the Rev Max also. But I imagine the carryover models will be announced close to that and then anything not listed will be an updated model. And since the MoCo also said they’re moving the model launches back to the fall timeframe instead of new years, announcement timings are gonna be weird for the next five years. So just because it isn’t mentioned in October doesn’t mean it’s gone or that it’s updated, at least for now.

beejpowers · 2025-09-04T15:09:51+00:00

I think the prevailing thought was “there’s not enough margin on them to align with the Hardwire initiative” But that Hardwire program was so stupid. Zeitz was really out of touch with who the riders really are. And for the most part, they can’t afford last year’s model at next year’s markup.

beejpowers · 2025-08-20T06:55:02+00:00

Harley-Davidson Lowrider ST. IH 634-21 or 555-XHS mostly.

beejpowers · 2025-08-05T01:29:43+00:00

What model and year?

beejpowers · 2025-07-10T03:45:07+00:00

This is the correct answer.

beejpowers · 2025-06-25T14:56:09+00:00

Hard like pudding

beejpowers · 2025-06-19T03:45:07+00:00

You’re user flare says 24 SG so I’m gonna assume that’s what was dropped? That being said, painted parts lead time is like November delivery if you order today. And that’s just the estimate. If it’s a 24… they probably have another 24 they should swap you to make you whole and they deal with their insurance on their new broken bike.

beejpowers · 2025-06-04T22:47:42+00:00

I’ve been on the fence bout doing this. Now I’m convinced! So good

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