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Old Mar 10, 2020 | 03:40 AM
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I'm riding fat Boy 114 2018,
When the engine is hot, in first or second gear at engine speeds up to 2,800 rpm
The engine chokes, cuts or coughs,Can anyone advise me how to solve the problem?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2020 | 04:47 AM
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Is the bike all original stock?
 
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Is the bike all original stock?
yes it is
 
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Well its a 2018 take back to the dealer
 
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Bad Gas?
 
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Put some Marine Stabil in it and see if it clears up.if not ..dealer time.
 
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