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Old 10-04-2014, 02:10 PM
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Hi I have a 1972 flh Electra Glide Shovelhead and after about 10-20 mins. of running just sitting in my driveway she just stalls with a little back fire anyone have an idea of what is causing this to happen.
 
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Old 10-04-2014, 03:06 PM
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Yea...In 20 or so minutes it's hot as a half ****ed Fox and gives up on ya ever riding?
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Old 10-04-2014, 11:15 PM
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It's an air cooled motor you probably overheated it.
 
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