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[guppytrash]

Don't have the answers just passing along what was sent to me.
 
Have no idea if it is correct. 

[SBB]

going to the garage and drain the oil out of the bike and see if it starts...........

Keats

Make sure you only see if it starts, not how long it runs.

 

SBB

[guppytrash]

Keats

Make sure you only see if it starts, not how long it runs.

 

SBB

X2  I was thinking...I won't be doing that!  Considering the fact his bike started and ran 15-20 minutes after oil change and mods...

If something unrelated to the mods of the oil system are NOT the problem, it sure is one heck of a coincidence that it ran fine before.  
Try pulling the main fuse let it set for a couple minutes, then after you put the main fuse in, pull the ECM fuse for a couple minutes and then reinitialize your tmax.  Then give it a try.
Simple enough to just try an electrical reset.  Certainly can't hurt.

[Trapperdog]

Keats

Make sure you only see if it starts, not how long it runs.

 

SBB

That's really what we wanted to know  You just ruined another perfectly good test 
In most  engines, the oil pressure/level cutoff switch cuts off the spark. Interesting if HD would choose to cut off the fuel.

[Keats]

Keats

Make sure you only see if it starts, not how long it runs.

 

SBB

LOL...... I like you guys, but not that much......

if I really wanted to find out the result, all I would due is pull the wire off oil sender unit. (easy to get to on right side up front)

figuring no signal would equate to no oil pressure.....

[Keats]

Looking at the manual on the 2008, I can find no link to a fuel cutout and low oil pressure.



looks like back in the days of 1974 - 1980 they might have had 1 model where that link existed.

[Chains]

This is the inside of an Electra Glide tank...

I had one act up on another bike (goldwing) and it turned out to be the rubber diaphram in the pump turned to liquid rubber due to a buddy of mine dumping Sea Foam in it to try and clean the carbs.  The carb cleaner wiped the pump out and I had to get him a new pump and the bike fired right up.  With the bad pump the only way I could get the bike to run was by pouring gas in the cabs, soon as it ran out it died.  Don't know if the problem is the same but it sounds like it to me.  Keep us posted

[murphy]

I had one act up on another bike (goldwing) and it turned out to be the rubber diaphragm in the pump turned to liquid rubber due to a buddy of mine dumping Sea Foam in it to try and clean the carbs.  The carb cleaner wiped the pump out and I had to get him a new pump and the bike fired right up.  With the bad pump the only way I could get the bike to run was by pouring gas in the cabs, soon as it ran out it died.  Don't know if the problem is the same but it sounds like it to me.  Keep us posted

I'm not sure a post about rubbers, diaphragms, foam, and pumping really belongs in this thread!  

[SILVER ROAD KING]

OK guys for those of you that have been reading this post and responding with suggestions of what might cause this problem I can awnser that with one word ME The cause was a blown off fuel supply line on the fuel pump as my luck goes when I did the conversion to EFI when I installed the pump assembly in the tank I failed to tighten the hose clamp enough thats why the pump was running but I had no pressure at injectors it was just circulating gas in the tank after it came off. I,m damn lucky it came off setting in the garage and not out in the middle of nowhere. I have ridden this thing probally about 5 to 6 thousand miles like it was like I said damn lucky ! I sent my buddy a text tonight and told him after everything I have checked on this thing I should have a PHD in trouble shooting I want to thank all of you for you help and suggestions maybe if someone else has a similar problem this thread may help there's a lot of knowledge on this forum and it pays to listen     

[Twolanerider]

OK guys for those of you that have been reading this post and responding with suggestions of what might cause this problem I can awnser that with one word ME The cause was a blown off fuel supply line on the fuel pump as my luck goes when I did the conversion to EFI when I installed the pump assembly in the tank I failed to tighten the hose clamp enough thats why the pump was running but I had no pressure at injectors it was just circulating gas in the tank after it came off. I,m damn lucky it came off setting in the garage and not out in the middle of nowhere. I have ridden this thing probally about 5 to 6 thousand miles like it was like I said damn lucky ! I sent my buddy a text tonight and told him after everything I have checked on this thing I should have a PHD in trouble shooting I want to thank all of you for you help and suggestions maybe if someone else has a similar problem this thread may help there's a lot of knowledge on this forum and it pays to listen     

Good news you found it.  That's the most important part.  Surprised you didn't hear the fuel running.  Not all repairs are as cheap as a hose clamp and a set of screws either.  Glad you got her done .

[Chains]

OK guys for those of you that have been reading this post and responding with suggestions of what might cause this problem I can awnser that with one word ME The cause was a blown off fuel supply line on the fuel pump as my luck goes when I did the conversion to EFI when I installed the pump assembly in the tank I failed to tighten the hose clamp enough thats why the pump was running but I had no pressure at injectors it was just circulating gas in the tank after it came off. I,m damn lucky it came off setting in the garage and not out in the middle of nowhere. I have ridden this thing probally about 5 to 6 thousand miles like it was like I said damn lucky ! I sent my buddy a text tonight and told him after everything I have checked on this thing I should have a PHD in trouble shooting I want to thank all of you for you help and suggestions maybe if someone else has a similar problem this thread may help there's a lot of knowledge on this forum and it pays to listen     

Glad you found it and it was something so simple to fix.  It those damn little things that can drive you crazy, ride safe.

[sadunbar]

OK guys for those of you that have been reading this post and responding with suggestions of what might cause this problem I can awnser that with one word ME The cause was a blown off fuel supply line on the fuel pump as my luck goes when I did the conversion to EFI when I installed the pump assembly in the tank I failed to tighten the hose clamp enough thats why the pump was running but I had no pressure at injectors it was just circulating gas in the tank after it came off. I,m damn lucky it came off setting in the garage and not out in the middle of nowhere. I have ridden this thing probally about 5 to 6 thousand miles like it was like I said damn lucky ! I sent my buddy a text tonight and told him after everything I have checked on this thing I should have a PHD in trouble shooting I want to thank all of you for you help and suggestions maybe if someone else has a similar problem this thread may help there's a lot of knowledge on this forum and it pays to listen     

Hopefully you are using a hose clamp intended for fuel injection.  There is a difference between an standard hose clamp and a fuel injection hose clamp.  They are required due to the high pressure. 

[guppytrash]

Outstanding!  Glad you figured it out. 

[Trapperdog]

I Just saw this and am glad that you found the problem and it is a simple fix. The whole trouble shooting process and posts have taught me a few things though!