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Just trying to figure this dude out! 2 Years, 6 Months ago

OK,here goes. The bike had 22K on it when I got it, and I have put about 1200 miles on it. It has been very well mainmtained. Not having ridden for years and loving the bad a-- sound I guess I have maybe ignored the fact that I may have a problem. My neighbor (being pretty sharp mechanically) sayes it has a miss to it. I don't want to hear that, but I'v got enough sence to pay attention to him when he speaks. I pulled the plugs and the two on the right are carboned a little, but nothing real excessive. The left side look good and burning clean. I do notice a little backfiring now (intake) that the weather is getting cooler,(don't know if that has any bearing or not). Sometimes I have to pull a little choke after it has set for just a little while when the weather is cool. I am wondering if I showld start with a new set of plugs and go from there. Any and all help appreciated.

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2009/10/31 20:18

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2009/10/31 20:41

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Subject: Stupid mistake ok outcome
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Latest reply, 5/27/2012
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Subject: Bike won't start.
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Latest reply, 5/27/2012
Ricohoc: Bike won't start.

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In: Introductions, 5/27/2012, 24 replies
Subject: Hello from TN.
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Latest reply, 5/27/2012
blue star: :welcome: from N.E. Louisiana.Hello from TN.

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In: Jetting, 5/27/2012, 1 reply
Subject: Thank you
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Latest reply, 5/27/2012
Erbman02: thats the idle adjuster under the filter. Works hand in hand with pilot screw for idle adjustment. ...Thank you

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In: Maintenance, 5/27/2012, 14 replies
Subject: Low Fuel Light
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Latest reply, 5/27/2012
Road*Dave: Your new petcock pickup should be the same height as the stock petcock you remove, otherwise the pickup ...Low Fuel Light

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In: Pics of My Ride, 5/27/2012, 13 replies
Subject: Road Glide fairing finally installed
polishdog: Not sure if I like it yet, still on the fence. It might just end up on ebay... that way I can get hard bags and maybe duals!

Latest reply, 5/27/2012
Stevie: looks great, buyer's remorse? give it some time!Road Glide fairing finally installed

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Stevie

In: Bike Talk, 4/30/2012, 37 replies
Subject: S.O.S all roadstar gurus...HELP
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Latest reply, 5/27/2012
Bonzaiii: rballew started the thread and I "bonzaii" posted on the very next post that I was having the exact same ...S.O.S all roadstar gurus...HELP

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In: Jetting, 5/24/2012, 17 replies
Subject: accelerator pump squirt
rooftop: I've been trying to find out where the accelerator pump squirt should be aimed.It seems some say it should strike the needle in the center and some say off to the side.I can rotate it up or down but not ...

Latest reply, 5/27/2012
rooftop: Erbman02, I know that when the beast is warn and running, that any gas mixture should atomize before ...accelerator pump squirt

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rooftop

In: Bike Talk, 5/27/2012, 4 replies
Subject: NEW BIKE
roadstar16002000: Have traded in 2000 Road Star Silverado with 81,000klms for a 2012 Royal Star Venture S no klms.Deal was done last Fri.May 18th Got can. trade-in. Put on passing lights,driver's back-rest,trunk ...

Latest reply, 5/27/2012
tibadoe: If you have any questions about your new Venture, this is a good forum: My brother has a Venture and ...NEW BIKE

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tibadoe

In: Miscellaneous, 4/19/2012, 12 replies
Subject: Hey Stevie...
OK, just JB..: Saw a commercial last night on Discovery about a new show following a MC from San Diego. Heard anything about it/them? :huh:

Latest reply, 5/27/2012
Stevie: hey man! sorry I just saw this guess by now you already saw the show lol laffing devils ...Hey Stevie...

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Stevie

In: Miscellaneous, 5/27/2012
Subject: Antic euro made bikes
saab9k: http://www.ukwheels.com/motorbikes.asp I like the Nimbus with sidecar.
Antic euro made bikes

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saab9k

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Subject: Intake manifold
jd750ace: Does anyone have a technical drawing of the intake manifold? I'd like to look into producing an all-metal unit that is already ported out and ready to go. I can apply "fixes" to the stocker, but it's ...

Latest reply, 5/27/2012
Erbman02: Thats why my instructor said to have a casting place take a look at it. Found one in Tampa. So ...Intake manifold

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In: Bike Talk, 5/27/2012, 6 replies
Subject: Interesting fact
River: Here a while back we discussed the big question that if you change the pipes and put on a big air kit (or equivalent) will the fuel injected bikes (Roadies)run lean (or leaner) and no, they will not. Here ...

Latest reply, 5/27/2012
Erbman02: next time you accelerate, see how rich you get, 13.5 AFR is needed to achieve max Tq. If you can't hit ...Interesting fact

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/25/2012, 9 replies
Subject: How To Catch A Bear
jeckes: Not sure if I posted this before, but my teenage daughter told me this one. How to catch a bear. 1. Dig a big deep hole. 2. Fill the hole with ashes. 3. Surround the top of the hole with frozen peas. When ...

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buckshot: :laugh: :laugh: My 13 year old grandson loved it to.How To Catch A Bear

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