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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:56 AM
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just bought first bike 02 xl1200c has a problem and i am NOT a mechanic. i know it has a k&n air filter and screaming eagle ll pipes. when giving gas in neutral and while riding carb is cutting out almost like a backfire and has on occasion caused the engine to die out. does anyone have a clue what this is and how to fix it?
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 06:44 AM
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Pull plugs and look at the color of the insulator. Black=Rich, White=Lean and light brown=just right. If they are wet then you are way rich. After you check that get back to us.
 
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I checked the plugs, they are in good condition, but changed anyway. Didn't solve my problem. Thank you for your reply
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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sounds to me like it needs re jetted to fit the ac and pipes.
 
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