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zute · 05-13-2008

I have a 2001 Nomad FI. I topped off the tank before a ride and since the bike has been running terrible. It sputters, loses power, backfires, and lurches (FI light comes on). I have since run through that tank of gas and filled up again, but the problem continues to happen. The first shop I took it to couldnt duplicate the problem and wasnt able to get a code from the computer. The second shop was able to duplicate the probem after 15 miles, but also cannot get a code. The seem to think it is the ignition coil, when I think it might be gunk in the tank or the fuel filter.

Any suggestions?

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zute Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9	2001 VN1500 FI engine Problems - Please Help I have a 2001 Nomad FI. I topped off the tank before a ride and since the bike has been running terrible. It sputters, loses power, backfires, and lurches (FI light comes on). I have since run through that tank of gas and filled up again, but the problem continues to happen. The first shop I took it to couldnt duplicate the problem and wasnt able to get a code from the computer. The second shop was able to duplicate the probem after 15 miles, but also cannot get a code. The seem to think it is the ignition coil, when I think it might be gunk in the tank or the fuel filter. Any suggestions?