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My 2002 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Wont Start

Before you can start your 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic you must have gasoline in your gas tank, the petcock must open, the ignition switch must be turned on and the engine run switch must be turned on. Your enrichener or choke should be fully open and your hand should be off the throttle. If the solenoid chatters when your try to start the bike, your battery is dead or your battery cables are corroded. Most other reasons why the motorcycle will not start can be evaluated or remedied by taking the following steps.

Instructions

1

Examine the spark plug wires and the connections between the plug wires, the spark plugs and the coil. If the plug wires are cracked, frayed or visibly corroded they must be replaced. If any connection is loose push it back together with your fingers.

2

Remove the front and back spark plugs with a socket wrench and a spark plug socket. Remove each spark plug by turning it counterclockwise and look for visible signs of fouling. The electrodes should be light tan or gray and intact. Replace if fouled.

3

Remove the plug wire leads from the coil electrodes. Look for corrosion on the coil electrodes. Remove any corrosion with a wire brush.

4

Remove the seat bolt from the back of your seat. Pull the seat back off to access the battery. Your battery is dead if the solenoid chatters when you try to start the bike. If the battery is dead, then connect the positive and negative leads from a motorcycle battery charger to the same terminals on your battery.

5

Charge the battery for four hours. Attempt to restart the Ultra Classic.

6

Examine the battery terminals and cables for signs of corrosion. Remove any corrosion with a wire brush. Replace the battery if it will not charge or if a terminal is broken.

7

Troubleshoot your carburetor. Remove the air cleaner cover by unscrewing the Allen bolt or bolts securing it to the air cleaner.

8

Loosen the air cleaner by removing the three or four Torx bolts that secure the air cleaner to the backing plate. Hold the air cleaner in your less dominant hand while you disconnect the breather tubes from the top of the air cleaner with a box wrench.

9

Remove the air cleaner backing plate. Examine both throttle cables. Ensure they are both attached to the throttle cam.

10

Access the fuel air adjustment screw on the bottom of the carburetor. Gently turn the adjustment screw clockwise with a small, flat-head screwdriver until it is fully closed. Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise 2-1/8 turns. Attempt to start the motorcycle again.