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Hi, I've got a problem with my idle. I am running an '03 FLHT with a big bore kit (1550), Screaming Eagle air kit (29440-99B), Screaming Eagle 251 cams, Screaming Eagle race ignition (31775-01A), Screaming Eagle high compression pistons (22661-99A),Sampson slip-on drags, it's been 4-5 years since installed, I don't remember what needle or tube are in it anymore, but I've got the 45 slow jet and the 190 main in, 3.5 turns out on the idle mixture. Always ran great, just took off the carb to replace the enricher cable, now when warm and I go from driving speed to idle my idle will stick around 12-1300 for a few seconds before dropping to 10 then will stay at 10 (where it belongs) till I accellerate again. Checed for air leaks at manifold, adjusted throttle cables, cable lash adjustment on cruise, checked adjustment on enricher, why is it doing this? It's driving me nuts. Appreciate any help, Thanks
 
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