2016 RS sounds like it is running on one cylinder

[Peggy]

Just came back from a 2100 mile trip and my new RS ran beautiful. However the next day I started it up and it sounded weird and drove it around the block. Sounds like it is hitting on one cylinder, fan doesn't run after I shut it off and it did before for about 10 seconds. Codes are all ok and dealer can't figure out anything. Anyone with ideas would be greatly appreciated. Peggy

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

The DEALER can't figure this out ..... you have TWO problems ..... the v-twins are known to have Plug wire issues they are flimsy and fail often ..... I have some idea's how I would figure this out , but wouldn't advise them to you for safety issues ....sorry .... Mike

[JerryB]

Hi Peggy,

Re: dealer can't figure out anything *

You might consider taking it to an independent m/c shop and see what they say.

Jerry Baumchen

* Why am I not surprised?

[gsjock]

Plug wires do have problems with them, so definitely check that firdt . I have now ran into a failed injector on these engines on three different bikes, so check that next... Good luck

[BajaRon]

There are a few things that can cause the engine to run on one cylinder intermittently or all the time. As mentioned by others, a bad spark plug wire is most common. But it can be other things or a combination of things like a bad vacuum hose, bad PCV valve, bad fuel injector or a fouled Spark plug. It is a bit disturbing that your dealer 'Can't' find anything wrong unless it's running perfectly at the shop.

[Peggy]

Finally after 10 days in the shop, they figured out that there was a cracked spark plug. Didn't show on the code apparently. Of course not covered by warranty but at least it is running. Back on the road. Thanks to everyone for suggestions. Peggy

[BajaRon]

Finally after 10 days in the shop, they figured out that there was a cracked spark plug. Didn't show on the code apparently. Of course not covered by warranty but at least it is running. Back on the road. Thanks to everyone for suggestions. Peggy

I've never seen a spark plug crack on its own. Usually an install issue.

[oldgoat]

[ARtraveler]

I had a similar issue with my 2010 RT. I posted on here and no one came up with a solution to my "running on one" problem. I took it to the dealer and they could not find a problem at first.

They did some other work, and while washing the bike (a freebie--and a nice one at that), the problem surfaced.

It was a bare wire contacting the frame from time to time. Water (as in riding in the rain) exacerbated the issue. They fixed the bare wire, and all was well from that point on.

Have to agree, a cracked plug is done by the hands of the installer. Glad they found and fixed yours.

[Bruiser37]

Just came back from a 2100 mile trip and my new RS ran beautiful. However the next day I started it up and it sounded weird and drove it around the block. Sounds like it is hitting on one cylinder, fan doesn't run after I shut it off and it did before for about 10 seconds. Codes are all ok and dealer can't figure out anything. Anyone with ideas would be greatly appreciated. Peggy

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[classicvw]

I've never seen a spark plug crack on its own. Usually an install issue.

My guess is the installer dropped it and decided to install it anyway.