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Jul 31, 2010 | 10:23 AM

CKS

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I have a 1994 Dyna, When riding around town at slower speeds it seems really jerkey, Im talking 20 to 30 mph, I have checked the primary chain play & it seems OK. Any IDEAS ?

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:27 AM

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Jul 31, 2010 | 01:20 PM

spiritwarrior

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Sounds like a clutch problem to me. Have someone check the clutch adjustment.

Jul 31, 2010 | 02:03 PM

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Sounds like a clutch problem to me. Have someone check the clutch adjustment.

Could be running rich and burbling, 1994, carbed

Jul 31, 2010 | 03:53 PM

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If youre not tickling the clutch lever, then my vote goes to a funky carb.

Jul 31, 2010 | 05:14 PM

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What gear are you in at 20-30 mph?

Jul 31, 2010 | 05:41 PM

CKS

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Thanks for the input, I believe the carb is OK & the clutch seems fine, primary chain is OK, New plugs, 8541hog has me thinking im lugging it to much, Im thinking 3rd gear. wadda ya think ?

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Jul 31, 2010 | 05:48 PM

8541hog

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If you are in 3rd gear under 30 you are lugging the motor and it will lunge and jerk a bit. You should be cruising around 2500 - 3000 RPM for smoothest operation. At 30 in first I bet you are at about 1800 RPM which is way to low for cruising..