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| * Calm & Patient | * Calm & Patient | ||
| * Accurate & Methodical | * Accurate & Methodical | ||
| - | * Thoughtful & Thorough | + | * Logical & Thorough |
| The most common cause of frustration is jumping to (wrong) conclusions. You hear it or see it, make a snap decision of the problem and then focus all your attention on that assumption. As Hippysmack points out, you need to detach yourself from what you think, or believe so strongly in, so you can strictly focus on what you can prove.\\ | The most common cause of frustration is jumping to (wrong) conclusions. You hear it or see it, make a snap decision of the problem and then focus all your attention on that assumption. As Hippysmack points out, you need to detach yourself from what you think, or believe so strongly in, so you can strictly focus on what you can prove.\\ | ||
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| We generally suggest doing certain tests because we have found the results to be important indicators of where to look for the source of the problems. Often times, the original poster (with the problem) doesn't understand why we're asking a certain question or when given a list, simply overlooks EACH and EVERY test check suggested. But, in most cases, EACH and EVERY test was intended to produce usable information toward a solution. | We generally suggest doing certain tests because we have found the results to be important indicators of where to look for the source of the problems. Often times, the original poster (with the problem) doesn't understand why we're asking a certain question or when given a list, simply overlooks EACH and EVERY test check suggested. But, in most cases, EACH and EVERY test was intended to produce usable information toward a solution. | ||
| - | Long-distance diagnostics requires lots of accurate and specific information so that 'WE SEE' what you see. and maybe see what you don't see. And that is where having a video (or pics) of 'the problem' can be evaluated & assessed for help from afar. The perception may be the same as you had, but it might also be perceived quite differently because of other's experiences and knowledge, even though they are remotely located, trying to assess what is actually happening and why. | + | Take one test and follow it thru to completion - AND ACCURATELY REPORT THE RESULTS so others know the facts. Jumping around between different tests, intermixing the test results in your report or only doing part of a test can all create more confusion and prevent getting to a solution. |
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| + | Long-distance diagnostics requires lots of accurate and specific information so that 'WE SEE' what you see - and maybe see what you don't see. And that is where having a video (or pics) of 'the problem' can be evaluated & assessed for help from afar. The perception may be the same as you had, but it might also be perceived quite differently because of other's experiences and knowledge, even though they are remotely located, trying to assess what is actually happening and why. | ||
| **Be Patient, Be Accurate, Be Methodical & Be Thorough.** | **Be Patient, Be Accurate, Be Methodical & Be Thorough.** | ||
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| ===== First Things First ===== | ===== First Things First ===== | ||
| - | Here are some succinct rules posted by Ryder Rick:((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2069931)) | + | Here are some succinct rules posted by Ryder Rick:((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/193811-shuts-down-after-30-miles?t=2069931)) |
| * Rule# 1 don't work on the fuel system for an electrical problem! | * Rule# 1 don't work on the fuel system for an electrical problem! | ||
| * Rule# 2 don't work on the electrics for a fuel problem! | * Rule# 2 don't work on the electrics for a fuel problem! | ||
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| * Rule# 4 never go on test rides without a handful of tools. | * Rule# 4 never go on test rides without a handful of tools. | ||
| - | * Rule# 5 never go on test rides without a cell phone in your pocket. | ||
| * TOOLS are like a magic talisman - if you carry them, you rarely need them. | * TOOLS are like a magic talisman - if you carry them, you rarely need them. | ||
| + | * Rule# 5 never go on test rides without a cell phone in your pocket. | ||
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| ===== Basic Diagnosis - Won't Start ===== | ===== Basic Diagnosis - Won't Start ===== | ||
| - | As Rick points out, it's a good idea to divide and conquer. | + | As Rick points out, it's a good idea to divide and conquer.((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/193811-shuts-down-after-30-miles?t=2069931)) |
| There are three things required for combustion:\\ | There are three things required for combustion:\\ | ||
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| - | Where available, always check the Diagnostic Trouble Codes for clues to problem areas.\\ | + | Where available, always check the [[techtalk:ref:genmsr08|Diagnostic Trouble Codes]] for clues to problem areas.\\ |
| A basic multimeter is an essential tool for doing electrical diagnostics. | A basic multimeter is an essential tool for doing electrical diagnostics. | ||
