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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 05:28 AM
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My 2003 Harley is missing when it first starts. Seems to do better when open throttle. A member told me that the ball in carb may be sticking.
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 05:52 AM
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Or it could be the manafold leaking. Or bad sparkplugs.
 
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Bad Gas?
 
Old Apr 3, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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Not too insult your intelligence, but how long have you owned your 2003 carbed bike? Are you using the enrichener properly and closing when the bike has warmed up?
 
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