02 vstar classic dead front cylinder

[glidr]

I have a 02 v star classic with a dead front cylinder.It has spark,compression,fuel.any hints would be appriciated,thanks

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[Easy Rider]

I have a 02 v star classic with a dead front cylinder.It has spark,compression,fuel.any hints would be appriciated,thanks

Spark and compression are relatively easy to verify; gas INTO the cylinder, not so easy.
If a little squirt of carb cleaner or starting fluid into that intake brings it back to life momentarily, then you have a gummed carb problem........or an injector problem.

If it has carbs......and seems to come to life at ANY engine speed......then a float bowl draining and healthy shot of B12 might work out the problem. If it's fuel injected, a shop can test the injector and maybe even clean it.

Most of us shade-tree mechanics can't do much with FI.

[DYNA118]

I have a 02 v star classic with a dead front cylinder.It has spark,compression,fuel.any hints would be appriciated,thanks

Replace the spark plugs, these motors like to foul plugs, I always carried a spare plug on mine

[glidr]

Spark and compression are relatively easy to verify; gas INTO the cylinder, not so easy.
If a little squirt of carb cleaner or starting fluid into that intake brings it back to life momentarily, then you have a gummed carb problem........or an injector problem.

If it has carbs......and seems to come to life at ANY engine speed......then a float bowl draining and healthy shot of B12 might work out the problem. If it's fuel injected, a shop can test the injector and maybe even clean it.

Most of us shade-tree mechanics can't do much with FI.