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Old May 18, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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I've got a 2001 Heritage, Fuel Injected, California Model. Got the california only vent hoses plugged and everything disconnected because i'm in iowa now, Hooker Step tuned exhaust, stage 1 a/c and download, and a stock motor. Have had the bike for around 3k miles and have always had a sneeze issue with it, but only once in awhile. Yesterday i took the bike out and it was sneezing through the air cleaner bad enough to make the bike all but unridable. I checked out the intake system for leaks and can visibly see fire behind the throttle body when this condition occurs. Has anyone experienced this before, or does anyone have any insight for me. I'd appreciate any help on this, Thanks.
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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99% of the time it spits out the intake is a lean condition or retarded timing. Check the crank position sensor and the fuel pressure
 
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