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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Default Carb or ignition problem?

I've got a CV carb on my 1986 FXRS. The other day, it started missing. I had already bought new plugs and wires to put on it, so I installed them and it is still there. I pulled the fuel line loose and it is getting plenty of fuel.

The bike idles great and pulls good at full throttle, but when you have a light load on it, it intermittenlymisfires. Does this sound like a carb problem or could it be ignition? Any ideas?
 
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