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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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does anyone know why somtimes when i crack open the throttle on my 883 it feels like it starts to take off then feels like its being held back
 
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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over your power curve, time to shift?????
 
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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the answer is clear...xl883=gutless.jk
 
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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your map is no good, well, not&nbsp\\; as good as it should be. Have that thing tuned.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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i have the fuel pak but i have heard people say they dont run perfect
or do i need to have it tuned at the hd shop
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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My father in laws 883 always felt like it was bein held back when I gassed it......so I bought a 1200.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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I would have it tuned at an Indy shop. Much more likely to find someone that knows what they are doing there than at a HD shop.
 
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The 883's power curve is pretty low, more like the big twins than the 1200 is... but I'd check your tune...

Also where do you live? If you live down a dirt road, or drive in allot of dirt you air filter can get clogged pretty quick...
 
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i live on a tar and chipped road the dust is not to bad but i will check that tonight
i am thinking of switching to a heavy breather before long any way
 
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