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Posted:  13 Mar 2008 01:23	[?]
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I just bought a 03 XB9 lightning and it started once, now it wont start just turns over, is there any censors for the oil

Posted:  13 Mar 2008 03:07	[?]
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Yes

Posted:  13 Mar 2008 07:52	[?]
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does that mean that if it is low on oil it wont start?

Posted:  13 Mar 2008 08:24	[?]
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yes

Posted:  13 Mar 2008 10:01	[?]
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is it low on oil

Posted:  14 Mar 2008 01:51	[?]
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I dont even know where is   the oil gauge.. lol I had bikes before but nothing with a Harley engine

Posted:  14 Mar 2008 02:52	[?]
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Pull the dipstick on the left side of the swingarm to check the level.

Posted:  14 Mar 2008 09:24	[?]
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buy a service manual or visit a dealer.

Posted:  14 Mar 2008 09:46	[?]
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im 4 hours from the nearest dealer, i just bought the bike and i put it in storage because it is still winter in north ontario, hopefully when its in a heated garage it will start, ill do an oil change and put some new gas, it look tricky to change the spark plug even, ill try to get a manual for sure

Posted:  15 Apr 2008 13:02	[?]
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Try Charging battery? I had the same issue, stored it for winter, wouldn't crank until i slow charged the battery, after that I haven't had any issues. Make sure you take it for at least a 5-10 mile ride at varying RPM's so the battery has enough time to recharge the drain put on it from starting....

Posted:  15 Apr 2008 13:04   Last Edited By: FIDOSOL	[?]
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Does it turn over or make a clicking sound?

Posted:  15 Apr 2008 13:16   Last Edited By: FIDOSOL	[?]
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Like I said before, I had an issue very similar to yours. So let me know how it turns out...

Posted:  15 Apr 2008 13:47	[?]
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Fouled plug = common problem = get used to it

Posted:  15 Apr 2008 14:20	[?]
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fidosol, problem is a month old...he probably already has it fixed if the bike is in winter storage, it's best to put it on a battery tester/loader.

Posted:  15 Apr 2008 14:36	[?]
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Probably, but figured I'd chime in just in case, only had dirtbike experience prior to my buell which is why i got the 9 and not the 12. So didn't know what a tester/loader was until i started having problems in january...It's all good now, It's a crisp 36 degrees outside and I rode my bike into work last night, so here in about 28 minutes when i ride home I'll be nice and umm...awake? you should check out icon's 13 jacket.                                                  mrdozer2you Fouled plug = common problem = get used to it    you should check out icon's 13 jacket.

Posted:  16 Apr 2008 03:35	[?]
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i just had the same problem with my 06 12.  turns out i fouled the plugs.  i let it idel too long with out riding it and the next time i went to start it it wouldn't.  i'm new to buells too and i hear its a very common problem.

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