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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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I know this my be a rookie question but I need some help, I just put on an Arlen Ness Stage II big sucker and now when I take off she stutters alittle bit, like its not getting enough fuel?? I shouldnt have to re jet the card just for a new air filter should I??
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Yes!!! The purpose of the stage 2 is to allow more air into the combustion chamber. If you don't adjust the fuel to match the airflow your fuel-air mixture will be lean. Try calling Arlen Ness for Jet size recommendations.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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unless you have done serious head work, a stage 1 air cleaner will provide more air than your bike can use.

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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 07:17 AM
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This is why I love my FI
 
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If you went from a stock application to a high flow version, like the Big Sucker, yes a rejet would be necessary.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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This is why I love my FI
So then are you saying no adjustments necessary if running Fuel Injected? Was thinking of changing the air intake on my 10 Deluxe
 
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If running fuel injected a tuner with the proper map or a dyno tune would greatly help the engine achieve proper afr.

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Was considering putting on a Scremin Eagle Heavy Breather kit, more for looks than anything else.
 
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