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Old 04-28-2013, 02:45 PM
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Hi all I have a 2006 1200low the bike will idle and while out of gear I can rev it up the problem is when I put it in gear and go to take off it dies as if its not getting gas.Idling is fine.I have cleaned the bowl and the jets.I have watched when I twisted the throtlle and gas is going into the carb.any help? thank you
 
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Old 04-28-2013, 02:59 PM
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Have you checked your slide/diaphragm for proper operation? Also, you may have put the needle jet in upside down, that has come up a couple times recently.

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Hi John,the slide seems to be working fine we did not take the neddle jet out we only took the main jet out and cleaned it,sorry I miss spoke.It seems to throttle fine in neutral but when i hold the clutch put it in gear and go to take off is when it dies thank you
 
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