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Old Jul 31, 2020 | 11:57 PM
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Default 08 Road King Misfire when Hot

Hey there. I’m new to the forum, so I’m not sure if anyone else has had this issue posted:

I have an 08 Road King, has Stage 2. Seems like it runs smooth when cool, but once it gets warmed up, and drive it for an amount of time.. it sounds like it’s misfiring.
-changed plugs
-new oil

Anyone have advice?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 06:28 AM
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How old are the plug wires?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
How old are the plug wires?
Plugs were changed about a week ago.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 08:16 AM
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Does it misfire constantly when hot, or intermittently?
 
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
How old are the plug wires?
Originally Posted by Char7640
Plugs were changed about a week ago.
didnt answer about the wires themselves...how old? How long have you owned the bike? Did you do the stage 2? Did it always run this way? Is the bike tuned for the stage 2?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 09:43 AM
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Like Screamin Beagle asked, how long have you had the bike? Who did the stage 2? Was it tuned after and by who? Is this a new problem or has it always been this way? Too many unknowns to even begin to guess.
 
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Originally Posted by Char7640
Plugs were changed about a week ago.
I saw where you stated the plugs were changed out. What about the WIRES?
 
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