Orange 'engine shaped' warning light

NeilP · Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:23 AM

I have not been able to find anythin related to this, but do not know what the warning light is called.
I have just had the bike a week, and do not recall seeing the light come on before.
It is a 2004 883 Sportster.
I have no manual for it, and so far have been unable to find one to download from the net.

When I first turn on the ignition and start the bike, an orange engine shaped warning light appears on the speedo, then dissapears.

Is this normal? and what does the light indicate?. I have seen a red oil can light, so assume that is an oil pressure warning light, and that goes out as soon as the engine is running, but the orange light takes a bit longer to go out.

Thanks

Neil

Jack Klarich · Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:30 AM

That would be the check engine light similar to your car wait for it to go out before u start her up if it stays on u will have a fault stored in the memory, Glider has tips on how to check this good luck hope this helps

Hobbit · Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:55 AM

you have a code stores in there you need to get to the diagnostics and pull it out

04-07 HD DTC Codes and Activation - Harley Davidson Community

post up what you find

Jack Klarich · Nov 3rd, 2009, 11:04 AM

Or Hobbit ,Forgot about your words of wisdom, I found a seat for my 07 Streetbob here in the states Remember u said the shipping would kill me u were right, JacK

Hobbit · Nov 3rd, 2009, 11:07 AM

i did say, congrats on finding on over there

smitty901 · Nov 3rd, 2009, 12:15 PM

You need to sit down with a pot of coffee and read your operators manual.
This will one of the best investments in time you can make.
Will save you a lot of time and money costing you nothing

glider · Nov 3rd, 2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilP

I have no manual for it, and so far have been unable to find one to download from the net.

Neil

No excuses now!

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NeilP · Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:01 PM

Thanks to all of you, I have been down the farm to the workshop just now and run through the diag sequence, and no codes show, they all come up with NONE, so that is good news

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Klarich

That would be the check engine light similar to your car

Oh to own such a modern car...my good modern vehicle is a '82 Landcruiser

I was not expecting all this modern electronic 'stuff' on a Harley, bit disappointed really

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

No excuses now!

I can find an excuse...you gotta pay for it...buying the bike, insurance, lid for the girlfriend etc has just cost me more in a month than I have spent in 8 months. So I will not be hitting the credit card again this month, if the original owner does not find me the manual by next month I will have to buy one, but for now I will hang on.

Thanks for all your help, at least now I can not worry about the orange light

Hobbit · Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:04 PM

im sure i have a Clymer manual for 04-06 sporties somewhere, its not as good as the HD manual but other than using it as a beer coaster your welcome to it

Jack Klarich · Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:05 PM

Good 4 u get the manual as soon as u can afford it or were gona sic Glider on u LOL Jack

Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:23 AM	#1
NeilP Start The Engine Ride: 2004 883 Join Date: Nov 2nd, 2009 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Posts: 10	Orange 'engine shaped' warning light I have not been able to find anythin related to this, but do not know what the warning light is called. I have just had the bike a week, and do not recall seeing the light come on before. It is a 2004 883 Sportster. I have no manual for it, and so far have been unable to find one to download from the net. When I first turn on the ignition and start the bike, an orange engine shaped warning light appears on the speedo, then dissapears. Is this normal? and what does the light indicate?. I have seen a red oil can light, so assume that is an oil pressure warning light, and that goes out as soon as the engine is running, but the orange light takes a bit longer to go out. Thanks Neil

Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:30 AM	#2
Jack Klarich Community Star Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jax. Fl. Posts: 407 My Mood:	Re: Orange 'engine shaped' warning light That would be the check engine light similar to your car wait for it to go out before u start her up if it stays on u will have a fault stored in the memory, Glider has tips on how to check this good luck hope this helps

Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:55 AM	#3
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 FAST 103 Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 7,625 My Mood:	Re: Orange 'engine shaped' warning light you have a code stores in there you need to get to the diagnostics and pull it out 04-07 HD DTC Codes and Activation - Harley Davidson Community post up what you find __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 3rd, 2009, 11:04 AM	#4
Jack Klarich Community Star Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jax. Fl. Posts: 407 My Mood:	Re: Orange 'engine shaped' warning light Or Hobbit ,Forgot about your words of wisdom, I found a seat for my 07 Streetbob here in the states Remember u said the shipping would kill me u were right, JacK

Nov 3rd, 2009, 11:07 AM	#5
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 FAST 103 Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 7,625 My Mood:	Re: Orange 'engine shaped' warning light i did say, congrats on finding on over there __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 3rd, 2009, 12:15 PM	#6
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,018 My Mood:	Re: Orange 'engine shaped' warning light You need to sit down with a pot of coffee and read your operators manual. This will one of the best investments in time you can make. Will save you a lot of time and money costing you nothing __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:04 PM	#9
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 FAST 103 Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 7,625 My Mood:	Re: Orange 'engine shaped' warning light im sure i have a Clymer manual for 04-06 sporties somewhere, its not as good as the HD manual but other than using it as a beer coaster your welcome to it __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:05 PM	#10
Jack Klarich Community Star Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jax. Fl. Posts: 407 My Mood:	Re: Orange 'engine shaped' warning light Good 4 u get the manual as soon as u can afford it or were gona sic Glider on u LOL Jack

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