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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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can you guys please tell me what the plug gap is on a 01 softail standard fuel injected! dont know if this matters but it has vance and hines pipes and if i remember right a j&e filter! i dont have a manual and need to get one!! thanks!!
 
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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anyone??
 
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 03:35 AM
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My 05 book states .035 to .043. I amagine it would be the same for your bike. Not sure, though. But I guess that would get you running.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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I use a trusted hacksaw blade which is around 1mm which equals .04". This is about what Mike05's manual states.
 
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