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Old 05-29-2014, 01:58 PM
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I have a 09 Electra Glide Classic. 103 big bore, 259 cam, screaming eagle heads, V&H full system, Screaming eagle race tuner, oil cooler, and stage one air filter. My question is that I get pinging noise when I crack the throttle. Is that mean I need more fuel?

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Originally Posted by hockeypuck
I have a 09 Electra Glide Classic. 103 big bore, 259 cam, screaming eagle heads, V&H full system, Screaming eagle race tuner, oil cooler, and stage one air filter. My question is that I get pinging noise when I crack the throttle. Is that mean I need more fuel?

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Pretty sure it means you need to retard the timing a little in those areas where it's pinging, but I've never used the SE tuner.
 
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Pretty sure it means you need to retard the timing a little in those areas where it's pinging, but I've never used the SE tuner.

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Too little fuel can cause pinging. It is likely that both the timing needs to be retarded AND fuel adjusted.

Is this a new development, or has it always pinged in the same conditions?
 
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it never pinged until I put the big bore kit cams and heads on. I took it to the Harley dealer yesterday and they adjusted the timing and added some fuel and its running good now.

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