2000 FXST Softail Standard: Engine light is on, engine seems to be running fin...

SOURCE: What is the neck rake in a 2000 FXST Softail?

Its raked out at 32 degrees

SOURCE: After riding a short time the engine kicks out turns off. Shortly after, I am able to turn the engine back on with key. I have a HD, 2000 Heritage Softail Classic.

after it shuts off, are you able to turn the engine over as if trying to start it? does it just turn over and not fire? or will it turn over at all? if it does turn over after it shuts off, immediately pull the plugs and check for spark. and also see if the plugs are wet with fuel.

SOURCE: I punched out my baffles and now it back fires

The baffles provided back-pressure on the exhaust valves, helping them to close. Without the baffles the exhaust valves float off their seats, resulting in the unburned fuel or hydrocarbons igniting in the exhaust system.

SOURCE: 84 FXST Starter Kicks out before engine fires

I'd be willing to bet that it's not "kicking out". The tale tell sign is that the starter keeps running. As long as the plunger in the solenoid is pulled inward,which moves the starter drive into engagement with the ring gear on the outer clutch drum, the start will run. If the starter drive were being "kicked out" the solenoid wouldn't still be engaged and the starter would not continue running.

I would come closer to thinking that your starter drive is bad, the bendix. These things are notorious for going bad, especially the cheap Chinese made aftermarket ones. I've replaced them with only a few weeks use on them. If you buy a new drive, get an Accel, made in the U.S.A.. Simply pull the starter drive out and clamp the shaft in a vice with aluminum jaws on it. The little nut on the end has left handed threads. When you put the nut back on, put some Red Loctite #271 on it. This ought to solve your problem. If you have anymore questions, drop me a line directly at [email protected] Good Luck!

SOURCE: how to change engine oil on a 2000 harley davidson

On the right hand side of the bike, look under the bottom of the oil tank. You should see a large hose or pipe running from the bottom of the tank down behind the transmission. It follows the frame down low behind the exhaust system. Now, Harley changed the location of the plug and I don't know what year they did it. The plug will be a metal plug stuck into the end of the hose or it will be a screw in plug under the frame in the cross brace. Just follow the large hose to the end and you'll find the plug.

Good Luck
Steve