2006 SE Vrod issues
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Stage IV
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2006 SE Vrod issues
So I just picked up a "used" 06 VRSCSE2 (2,600 miles) about a month ago. Had sat in a dealer for about a year on consignment before I traded in my 03 Sportster 1200C 100th Ann. Edition on it. Seem to be having an issue with it misfiring/hesitating while cruising aroung 3k rpms. Doesnt matter what gear. Took to dealer to have a 1K maintenance done, changed spark plugs since I figured they were all fouled from starting and shutting off numerous times over the course of a year to potential buyers. Found out they were all fouled. Plug change didnt seem to help. Was told that 3 different techs rode this bike, one of which builds race bikes, another races them, so Im told. Was stated to me that I am cruising at too low rpms. Whatever my rpms are at on the freeway, is what I should be riding at around town also. Thats 4k! 25-30 mph, that would have to be 1st gear! Reason for misfire/hesitation feel, as it was exlained to me, is due to the bikes lightweight flywheel is not creating enough inertia at that rpm to bring the pistons back around. I can kinda buy it, but at 3k rpms, I dont think it would be a problem. Just wondering if anyone else has the same issue, i.e. normal to this bike, or am I heading back to the dealer?
Reason for misfire/hesitation feel, as it was exlained to me, is due to the bikes lightweight flywheel is not creating enough inertia at that rpm to bring the pistons back around. I can kinda buy it, but at 3k rpms, I dont think it would be a problem. Just wondering if anyone else has the same issue, i.e. normal to this bike, or am I heading back to the dealer?
The light flywheel will allow the engine at gain or lose RPM quicker. I don't know the actual number of degrees that the two cylinders fire at or the difference of that, but at 3000RPM The light flywheel will carry enough inertia to get the piston back around.
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had a 2005 cvo v-rod, no problems whatsoever, but i sold it with about 3500 miles on it. i don't think this evaluation you are getting is bs. i think it's a lie. the dealer just doesn't want the hassle of repair.
After my career as the crewchief for a local dirt track race team there are some things that you will learn and never forget, like how fast you can redline and engine that only has a 8 pound flywheel compared to the stock of 17-20 pounds, but each has its pros and cons. The pros to light fly wheel would by less turning mass and a quicker rev. the cons would be as fast as it revs it slows a lot faster than a stock weight does, the machine work that goes into reducing the weight (cost), and they wear out quicker (again cost). I can remember that we would flat out leave everyone on the start and coming out of the corers, but they would gain most if not all of that advantage back when the driver lifted off of the throttle to go through the corner, you could literally see when our driver would let off of the gas the whole front of the car would nose dive.
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Stage IV
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I figured the gas that it was delivered with also may effect it. But Ive been through about 4-5 different tank fulls by now and all by different filling stations, just to make sure. I was told that all I had to do was simply increase my riding rpms by 500 and it would be fine. I still feel it at 3,500 and even at the recommended 4k. Although its not at harsh as the rpms increase. What bothers me most is that I got out of the Sportster partially because of the hiccups/misfiring I had with the carburated motor. Felt the FI motor would be a huge step in drivability. Right now the bike seems the happiest at WOT! While thats fun and all, the wallet cant handle it! LOL. Had plans of changing the exhaust/air filter/ and tune, dont know if that would help or not. Have to wait a while anyways, cause $1600 for all that is alot more than upgrades I was used to paying for on the Sportster. Guess I will ask my dad, who works for HD (40 yrs), to see if he can ask the engineering dept. there thoughts. Thanks for your opinions guys.
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I don't know what years were affected, but there was a fuel flange issue on some V-Rods that were causing the issues you describe. Do a search on 1130cc.com and see what you think.
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3k is to low rpm, keep it above 4k. V rods take a little getting used to.the fuel flange thing was on the early bikes. I think it was 04 on back. try 1130cc lots of good info there.
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Since the bike did sit and wasn't ridden very much for awhile I would go to auto store and get some Sea Foam gas additive to try.Good product and will clean your fuel system.Just be sure to follow instructions on can.It would be worth trying.Good luck&best wishes.