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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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04 nighttrain hypercharger pipes pc3 had this happen 3 times now after i fill up and put 70 miles on it it runs like crap no problems till i hit right around 70 miles this did this before i put the hypercharger on so dont know what the hell it could be any help before i take it to the shop thanx jon
 
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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If you fill up n ride 70 miles in one hit n this happens itcould be a blocked breather pipe!
 
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its 70 miles over 2 days usually
 
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Mmmmmn, could it be that its low on fuel? Or partially blocked fuel tap?
 
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Check out these threads:
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Check the tank vent
 
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how do u get to the fuel hose in side the tank its not the tank vent
 
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I thought maybe your cap was vented like mine is, if the vent is not working a vacume will develop after a few miles and starve the engine of fuel, just a thought
 
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