2003 Softail " sneeze " ?
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5th Gear
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From: Tampa
2003 Softail " sneeze " ?
I was out cruising around today and i started not notice on acceleration the engine would " sneeze" , that's the best way I can explain it . It almost sounds like the engine cuts out for a millisecond and then continues right along . It did it to me a few times today ...should I be worried and could someone explain what I am hearing
Road Warrior
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sneezing or carb/tb coughing is a sign of a lean condition. either you have an intake leak or you may need to adjust carb. if carbed id start by turning out mix. screw a half turn.
if efi id look for intake vacum leaks.
if efi id look for intake vacum leaks.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Thanks guys. I just picked up my 06 train and am still figuring it out.
The lean situation definitely makes sense since my bike does have pipes and a air cleaner. I will adjust the screw and see if that will cure it.
By the way, which screw is it?
LAW
The lean situation definitely makes sense since my bike does have pipes and a air cleaner. I will adjust the screw and see if that will cure it.
By the way, which screw is it?
LAW
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2009
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From: Middle of Kansas
The carb needs to be drilled out to get to the mixture screw. Should probably change to bigger jets in the carb. Not hard to do. I did mine on my 99 EVO without removing the carb.
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Cruiser
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The mixture screw is only for idle and very low speed, going down the road the fuel is going through the pilot jet (mid range / intermediate, What ever you want to call it) that has to be changed from the bottom carb, the main jet may be big enough.
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Ne Kansas
Your 06 has a carb? I though it would be FI