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Pushed it home I know an old bike comes with problems but they were easily avoided. Someone didn't do a very good job cleaning the tank, looks like a new one is in order. The tail light wire found the rear tire, easy fix. Now, anyone know anything about S&S carbs? Thing idles great, really responsive, crank it open & it pops a couple of times & chugs until something catches up to something & the front wheel comes off the ground! Something amiss in the mid range circuit if it exists? Kinda used to my race car carbs, I'm a little lost
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