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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Hey all just got first harley 05 superglide and have used your site to help me decide on which oil to use thanks very informative any way just change plugs and air filter now there is a short whistle on shut off anyone elese have this experince should i worry afraid to start and ride didnt tighten plugs to tight went hand tight then maybe quater turn any help would be great thanks
 
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Quit worrying, they all do it. NORMAL.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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That is a real "they all do that" . Both of mine do that, I think it's air leaking past a charge cylinder or something like that. Now when you get a backfire thru the carb with a little smoke, that gets your attention and others on the sidewalk.
 
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Yup. Every now and then mine will give a little when I shut it off too.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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Same with mine but worse is that sideways fart that lets a little smoke out,,,,I don't let that bother me though!!
 
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