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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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hey gang. just got my first Harley and shes up and running after a 3 yr hibernation in my buddys garage. its a 96 883 sportster hugger w/ 1200 jugs and buell heads. 7000 miles. im just trying to get as much info on this thing as I can.

so the casting # on the rear head is 16835-95YA

can anyone tell me what ive got here?
I just cleaned out the carb today and its got a 48 pilot and 220 main jet which seams way bigger than stock(the main at least). plug porceline is eggshell white w grey electrode. no air leak @ intake. I have no idea what cams its got. any help would be great. thanks
 

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