1340cc motor seems doggy- spits/sputters

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09-12-2008 | 04:12 PM

mark mesi

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From: Lackawanna, New York

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Originally Posted by High Gear

Has the bike been sitting quite a while ( gummed carbs ) ?

Try a strong mix of Seafoam in the gas tank .

This has worked well for me before .

I've had the bike about 5 weeks taking it right from the owner who rode it on a regular basis. I only run the best gas available. Maybe the other owner never brought it up towards the 4000 rpm range to feel the bike fall off in power. I see or hear a lot of harley guys shift rather quicky rather than take each gear a little longer. maybe it's just best to take it in and have it done right by a trained professional and eat the cost???

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09-12-2008 | 04:15 PM

mark mesi

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From: Lackawanna, New York

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Originally Posted by Dorkman

Could be the carb still isn't jetted properly. Read the plugs. If its jetted properly the plugs should be a tan or rust powder color. A light glassy deposit, worn electrodes, indicate a lean mixture and overheating. A sooty black deposit indicates too rich a mixture. Timing or valves not seated could be an issue as well. With that amount of work it takes a bit of adjustment to get it running right. Good idea to get it looked at.

The guy before me had the dealer install the cam, adjust carb and add the Harley add on pipes. You would hope they know what they are doing for the cost of labor these days but like the lottery- hey, you never know!!!!