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buelljoel
03-12-2008, 11:23 PM
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

BuellPartsGuy
03-13-2008, 01:07 AM
Yes

buelljoel
03-13-2008, 05:52 AM
does that mean that if it is low on oil it wont start?

BuellPartsGuy
03-13-2008, 06:24 AM
yes

LeFox
03-13-2008, 08:01 AM
is it low on oil [confused]

buelljoel
03-13-2008, 11:51 PM
I dont even know where is the oil gauge.. lol I had bikes before but nothing with a Harley engine

EVLTWN
03-14-2008, 12:52 AM
Pull the dipstick on the left side of the swingarm to check the level.

LeFox
03-14-2008, 07:24 AM
buy a service manual or visit a dealer.

buelljoel
03-14-2008, 07:46 AM
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

FIDOSOL
04-15-2008, 11:02 AM
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....

FIDOSOL
04-15-2008, 11:04 AM
Does it turn over or make a clicking sound?

FIDOSOL
04-15-2008, 11:16 AM
[confused]Like I said before, I had an issue very similar to yours. So let me know how it turns out...[cool]

mrdozer2you
04-15-2008, 11:47 AM
Fouled plug = common problem = get used to it [smirk]

LeFox
04-15-2008, 12:20 PM
fidosol, problem is a month old...he probably already has it fixed :p;)

if the bike is in winter storage, it's best to put it on a battery tester/loader.

FIDOSOL
04-15-2008, 12:36 PM
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. :D

iboughtabuell
04-16-2008, 01:35 AM
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.