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11-07-2007, 09:48 PM
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| |  Grounding spark plugs when winterizing
I read in the HD service manual to remove spark plugs and place some motor oil in each cylinder and turn the engine over 5 to 6 times then replace the plugs when winterizing.
Do i have to ground each plug prior to turning to engine over? If so where would be a good ground and what gauge wire should be used for each of the grounding wires. If the spark plug wires are left hanging without a ground will this be a problem? Do not want any electrical problems. |
11-07-2007, 09:56 PM
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| | Winterizing
Just ground both plugs to the heads.and spin the engine over,then reinstlaa plugs. |
11-07-2007, 10:08 PM
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| | Winterizing
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Originally Posted by Motorman7  I read in the HD service manual to remove spark plugs and place some motor oil in each cylinder and turn the engine over 5 to 6 times then replace the plugs when winterizing.
Do i have to ground each plug prior to turning to engine over? If so where would be a good ground and what gauge wire should be used for each of the grounding wires. If the spark plug wires are left hanging without a ground will this be a problem? Do not want any electrical problems. | Sent one reply,don't know if you got it.New at this stuff(on the computer that is).Just ground plugs to the heads.By the way,congrats on the new ride. |
11-07-2007, 10:11 PM
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Make sure the area around the plug is clean; blow off around it with blow gun, lightly, if you have a compressor.
Remove plugs, and ground both plug wires to the head with test leads. You can use 14ga. You should always ground them when ignition is on/ plug wires are off.
Do yer oiling, turn over, and reinstall plugs. |
11-08-2007, 11:48 AM
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Thanks for the data and info 88softail and 94flhtcu. I will be placing the 08 Fat Boy into storage shortly, probably Monday or Tuesday as the temps will be a little warmer. |
11-08-2007, 12:09 PM
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It's always a sad time.. actually, here in Va., we don't store for too long. I stopped several years ago. Winterizing that is. There's one show around Dec. 30th, thru Jan. 1 near my home. I've been to like 8 of 'em, and have ridden all 8 times in very reasonable weather. I know it's a different story for "yous guys". I got that right, didn't I? Yous guys? HA! Take care... |
11-08-2007, 05:25 PM
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| | Grounding plugs?
What is the purpose of grounding the plugs or wires?
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11-08-2007, 08:06 PM
| | | Reason for grounding
The reason for grounding the plugs or wires while cranking it over to lube the cylinders is that if you don't, you are likely to damage the ignition module. |
11-24-2007, 04:13 PM
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After reading that damage to the ignition could occur when using the starter to spin the engine with the plugs removed, I have shifted to 4th or 5th gear and rotated the rear tire as way to turn the engine. I have the rear tire off the ground but I suppose the same thing could be accomplished by pushing the bike across the floor. | |
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