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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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Hi all,
Been gone for awhile and finally have time to ask a couple of questions. Since my last post I have taken delivery of my 05 Fatboy. While riding on the ERC it backfired acouple of times at low rpms. What would cause this? I'm thinking of adding Octane boost but wanted to get other opinions first. Thanks in advance.

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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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Don't add octane boost. Could be running lean from the factory. Have you upgraded your aircleaner or exhaust. Sounds like it needs to be tweaked.


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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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Thanks for the reply, Not yet. I was in the states during Sturgis for 30 days and picked up the SEII bologna cut and a screamin eagle airflow kit. A friend has some new hooker step tuned exhaust and asked me if I wanted to try them instaed of the SEII. What do you think? Also would it be safe to add the air cleaner and exhaust on before the breakin?

PS I still haven't forgot about your shirt Terry. I've just been gone.

Thanks,
John
 
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