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Old May 29, 2024 | 07:08 PM
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my 84 shovelhead runs really smooth on low reps
in high rpm and full throttle it starts holding back and stutters almost like it runs on 1cilinder
it doesn t have points any more but electronical...
anyone knows what i should start checking first and go from there ??
 
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Old May 30, 2024 | 07:36 AM
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plugs
plug wires
fuel tank venting
jet sizing
fuel filter
fuel line
float setting
battery voltage
loose connections at switches coil etc.
That will be a good start.
 
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