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Old May 14, 2011 | 06:07 AM
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Does a o5 softtail have a vss ? Would this make the bike have a miss and sputter in im at a loss with this bike thanks slick
 
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Old May 14, 2011 | 06:55 AM
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It could. IS your bike carb or EFI? What is on it? Tuner? Anything recently installed? Let us know and we will be more likely able to help.

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Old May 14, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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Yes EFI sorry about that. Had some cam work ever since then bike has run really bad. Ran great last fall local dealer is stumped. Also have a new pc dealer mine was bad. please help thanks slick
 
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It soudns like the cams are not lined up properly if this started after the cam work. there are timing dots on the cmas that must be lined up properly when they are installed. I had a simialr issue taht was due to taking my speedo off and riding without it. The VSS gets a signal from the speedo to regulate the idle. Another thing to check is the crank position sensor. Is it dying at idle or what?

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Old May 14, 2011 | 07:10 AM
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Not dying at idle . It happens say when taking off from a red light or stop sign or just going down the road at any speed. thanks for replies keep them coming slick
 
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Cam alignment is my guess.

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Old May 14, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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thanks DOC i had ask about they said on no it would bad all the time . back to the dealer eoday thanks slick
 
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