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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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ok new findings in any gear if i try and go full throttle it stutters doesn't get up and go
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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First thing i would check is the float level in the carb. Have you done this before? Which carb do you have? Do you have the manual with the specs/procedure for setting the float height? If not ask and we will try to provide.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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i have a s&s super e and no i don't have a manual but yes i would like some help please
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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I have no experience with S&S carbs. But here is a link to the technical instruction sheet on the S&S website:
http://www.sscycle.com/modules/instr...ds/51-1012.pdf
If you browse their site you may find other useful info as well. I still think the first thing to check is the fuel level in the carb float bowl. Hopefully there is information on checking/setting that in the link above.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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(Bugs Bunny voice on)Hey Mick did you take a wrong turn at Albuquerque? (Bugs voice off) Just kidding man. It's good to see another Ironhead guru over here.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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Did you look at the ignition advance weights to see if one of the springs is broken?
 
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