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high gear hesitation 9 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
I have an 07 Roadstar 1700 and had Vance and Hines longshots installed along with jet kit and K&N filter. When in high gear and you roll on the throttle between 50 or 65 I get a hesitation that is kind of spooky if you are trying to pass. I can go to 4th and no problem. I have been told the accelerator pump might need to be back off. If this is the case how do you do this. Thanks
 
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Re:high gear hesitation 9 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
If your in 5th doing 50 you are almost lugging the motor when you try and accelerate. I don't shift into 5th until at least 60. Kicking it down into 4th is what you should be doing


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Re:high gear hesitation 9 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
Yep , what Musky said! BB (our 5th gear is not a "power" gear)
 
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Re:high gear hesitation 9 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
bofish The guys are right 5th is just a crusing gear my bike doesn't like 5th at 50 mph sound like is going stall. Gear down and crank it on. Beside that make the pipes sound better.
 
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Re:high gear hesitation 9 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
Thanks for info, but what if this also happens at 65 or 70 going against a head wind with 2 up.
 
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Re:high gear hesitation 9 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
At that speed , 5th is fine , and you are also in the "zone" where 5th has plenty of pull. As you get more acquainted with your bike , it'll come to you. BB
 
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Re:high gear hesitation 9 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
When you say K&N filter do you mean the filter that fits in the stock air box or and open filter? Here is the accel screw how to if you want to try it - Accel screw
 
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Re:high gear hesitation 9 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
using stock air box and have 8,000 miles on engine and plugs.
 
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Re:high gear hesitation 9 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
Didn't need to jet for just pipes and the filter in the stock box. You need to find out what your jetting is for starters.
 
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Re:high gear hesitation 9 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
Thanks for all the help
 
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