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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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I have a 1999 FLSTC with
97" Axtell Kit
S&S Super E
Santee 2 1/4 pipes
My problem is I can't seem to get the beast to idle smoothly.
TONS of carbon on plugs & coming from the exhaust, stalls at the most inconvenient times.
We have tried adjusting the air/fuel mixture screw with no positive results.
Does this sound like an intake leak??????????
If it isn't an intake leak any other opinions?????

Thanks in advance

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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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I would think that the first question I would ask is was the carb rejetted when you added the pipes, etc? If the answer is yes, then I would suspect an intake leak or other reason for the bike running rich. Carb float issues or gasket problems. Does not sound like and electrical issue. My two cents!
 
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