General Topics/Tech Tips Discussion on break in periods, rider comfort, seats and pad suggestions. Tech tips as they become available will be posted here.

06 FXST Air Cleaner Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 8, 2016 | 09:51 PM
  #1  
pistolthedon's Avatar
pistolthedon
Thread Starter
|
Stage II
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Pittsburgh
Default 06 FXST Air Cleaner Question

I'm new to the forum and I've only been riding for a year. I bought an 06 Soft Standard last year. I am happy with how the bike rides with one exception. The guy I purchased it from had SE air cleaner tuned with V&H pipes. The bike sounds great as far as the pipes go, but between 1 and 2 gear it seems like there is hesitation almost like the air flow is suffocated. Should I take it to be retuned or try a different air cleaner? Sorry if this is posted in the wrong section.
 
Reply
Old May 8, 2016 | 09:57 PM
  #2  
QC's Avatar
QC
Seasoned HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 100,455
Likes: 19,811
From: Centennial, CO
Default

Welcome to the Forum from Colorado!
You could probably use an aftermarket tuner such as a Power Commander. Check out Fuel Moto's web site.
If the bike was modded and "tuned" with a download from a dealer, it is still running lean and taking it back to a dealer won't fix it as they are restricted by EPA regulations.
 
Reply
Old May 8, 2016 | 10:00 PM
  #3  
pistolthedon's Avatar
pistolthedon
Thread Starter
|
Stage II
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Pittsburgh
Default

According to the guy I bought it from the SE cleaner is after market? Would a different one be better?
 
Reply
Old May 9, 2016 | 07:28 AM
  #4  
Ashnic's Avatar
Ashnic
Road Warrior
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,332
Likes: 272
From: Ohio
Default

My 06 had the exact same setup last year when I purchased it..I was unaware of the SE air cleaner and purchased a AN Big Sucker..Then proceeded to purchase a Power vision tuner..woke up the bike for sure.
 
Reply
Old May 9, 2016 | 07:53 AM
  #5  
golfblues's Avatar
golfblues
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,741
Likes: 1,598
From: Danbury CT
Default 06 FXST Air Cleaner Question

Sounds like you're hitting the rev limiter which is normal on a stock bike.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
logical
2014-2024 Touring Models
15
Sep 29, 2014 09:05 PM
luisan
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
1
May 18, 2012 01:05 AM
Supercell68
Dyna Glide Models
5
Nov 13, 2010 11:39 PM
parrothead306
Touring Models
0
Apr 18, 2009 10:49 PM
WillieC
Dyna Glide Models
2
Aug 23, 2005 04:02 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:24 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE