Went to start the bike and got running with the choke for about 30 seconds, then it died.  Tried starting it and time after time, no luck.  I got it to run with the throttle pinned back a little, but once I let go it dies.  I checked the oil and there was absolutely no oil in the glass window.  I filled it up with whatever I had in the garage and I tried starting it again and still the same results.  I should kick myself in the ass about not checking the oil at the dealership, but I took their word that the maintenance service was done, like they said.  When I held the throttle, I didn't hear any funny noises, so thats a good sign.  I did see some smoke from the front of the engine, but that could of been from the oil that dripped on the exhaust.  Tank has plenty of gas and I switched the petcock to reserve and no difference.  I took a video, but I don't know how to post it.

Was the bike on the sidestand when you checked the oil window? Oil is supposed to be checked with the bike held straight up. Might be OK. If you filled up the window with the bike leaned over on the sidestand it's likely a bit overfilled now.

If you have a stock petcock turn it to "Prime" and see what happens. A malfunctioning vacuum petcock won't work in "reserve" either.

What service did you have done at the dealer?

The bike wasnt on the stand when i checked the oil, I had it perfectly level.  I didn't really pay attention to how much oil I put in, I just filled it until the level had risen in the window. If i had to guess, i'd say about .5 - .75 quarts.  I ran the bike for a few minutes before I bought it and then maybe another 30-60 seconds after I bought it.  The service thing im talking about is the fee that the dealer charged me to get it "ready" for sale, inspection, oil change, etc for $495.  So does this mean I'm entitled to a refund in the service fee?  Probably wishful thinking, but I'm definitely going to give them a call tomorrow.  

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I'd definitely call them and see what they have to say about the oil level being a 1/2 quart or so low after they supposedly changed it, and the fact that the bike won't run even though it was was prepped by them for sale, but I'd be a little leery about letting them touch the bike again unless I was satisfied with their response.

I gather from your post that you haven't actually ridden the bike yet, just heard it run for a short time. Is that correct? I'm kind of at a loss to offer more advice without more info.
Tell us how old the bike is, how many miles are on it, and what kind of dealership you're working with.

Here's a short video I took

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B-BToqEM4pM

Sterns wrote on 02/01/15 at 20:07:31:


When your raptor pet comes in you'll need to get a little rubber cap to cover where the vacuum hose attaches to the carburetor.  You can get some at the auto store for a couple bucks. Swapping out the pet is pretty easy.   If I were you I would change the oil filter and put in Shell Rotella as V1 already mentioned.  Bookmark the technical page from the site here and browse through there.  A lot of good info can be found.  

Best regards,

A Harley shop may have included a "custom" idle adjustment... setting the idle speed way too low in order to get a more Harley sound...
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Make sure your idle speed is set so that the engine runs at a smooth, steady purr... not a loping, chug... (it ain't a Harley... matter of fact, Harley's ain't even Harley's, 'they will self destruct with a too low idle as well)...

Start the bike with choke,.. run it for a few minutes to warm up,.. then adjust the off-choke idle speed with the kurled screw near the choke knob, until it will idle smoothly...
Too low an idle will ruin your cam journals and tappets...

Serowbot wrote on 02/02/15 at 10:04:56:


Interesting point, your probably right.