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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 11:11 PM
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I have a 03 sportster 1200 that when i try to start ut it back fires it does not start up just acts like it wants too but backfires any help would be great
 
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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Traffanstead
I have a 03 sportster 1200 that when i try to start ut it back fires it does not start up just acts like it wants too but backfires any help would be great
Have you done any work on the motor recently? A little background and history would help.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 04:47 PM
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No motor work just put the bike in time. Changed the spark plugs and it has a new coil pack. Still does not satrt just acts like it wants to and backfires
 
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