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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 07:02 AM
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Great thread. Thanks for posting. The bike looks great. What seat is that? I like the look. Is it comfortable?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Rokolya87
Looks like I will have to do the same. Do you mind to share a link to the carb you bought?

I bought it from a small shop.
But looks like you have found the problem.


ever notice how flat your forehead gets when you discover the problem ? lol, good job
 
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by heybaylor
I bought it from a small shop.
But looks like you have found the problem.

ever notice how flat your forehead gets when you discover the problem ? lol, good job
So true)) I went into "facepalm" mode for about 10 minutes))))
 
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by KIM750
Great thread. Thanks for posting. The bike looks great. What seat is that? I like the look. Is it comfortable?
Thank you kindly! I did my best describing the progress. Hopefully, it will help somebody with their bikes.

I bought the seat from Amazon, it's called "Le Pera Daytona Sport" Full-Length Seat Smooth Black Leather for Harley XL1200. http://amzn.to/2zBYhrv. Not available anymore, thou Le Pera has a lot of different great looking seats.

It says full-length, but in fact, the passenger won't be happy AT ALL))). We went for a ride down to the beach once. Had to stop every 20 minutes. She said to change the seat or she won't ride with me ever again))) I'll buy a normal cushy full-length seat with back support....or just build a bike for her))) LOL)))

As for me, the seat is just perfect! 350 miles in one day and you walk away from the bike without a butthurt or a limp. I love it!





 

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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 11:31 AM
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That is NOT a passenger seat! We are allowed to have as many seats as we need, so find yourself a super comfy dual seat for your lady - sounds as if she deserves the best!
 
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 11:35 AM
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That is NOT a passenger seat! We are allowed to have as many seats as we need, so find yourself a super comfy dual seat for your lady - sounds as if she deserves the best!
You are absolutely right!)) Will buy another seat. Plus the saddle bag doesn't let her left foot to rest firmly on the peg. I might need to extend the peg somehow. Aaaa whatta hell, I just buy her a motorcycle)))) LOL
 
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 11:41 AM
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Sporties are very adaptable - perhaps a pink one?!

 
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by grbrown
Sporties are very adaptable - perhaps a pink one?!

She ain't very pinky I might say))) More like a panther

 
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Anyway, let's not turn our forum into Instagram)))

Back to Harleys!!!!

Can somebody share a link to a proper CV carb adjustment? I'm still worried about the weird sound of the engine above 3000RPM. I think the mixture is too rich???
 
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 12:08 PM
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CV Performance has a couple good videos on CV carb adjustments and tuning. Check 'em out, they may help:

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