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Aug 7, 2011 | 02:37 PM

black2000

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carb issue

I checked the air filter today and the whole bottom of the filter is soaked in fuel. In the past it has been wet but not soaked. Just want to know if this is normal? It is on a 2000 883. I believe the carb is all orginal. Any and all input is welcom.

Aug 7, 2011 | 03:26 PM

WRAITH

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Are you sure its fuel (smells like gas) and not oil? If it's fuel, the float needle may need to be adjusted or replaced.

Aug 7, 2011 | 04:42 PM

xFreebirdx

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Originally Posted by WRAITH

Are you sure its fuel (smells like gas) and not oil? If it's fuel, the float needle may need to be adjusted or replaced.

+1.... You gotta start somewhere.

Aug 7, 2011 | 07:00 PM

black2000

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It is gas. Do u think i should rebuild it. I am the third owner and i know the second owner never touched it. The bike has 7500 miles on it.

Aug 7, 2011 | 07:05 PM

woodsytattooman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by black2000

It is gas. Do u think i should rebuild it. I am the third owner and i know the second owner never touched it. The bike has 7500 miles on it.

Have you checked your spark plugs to be sure there burning the fuel?May just need a tune up.
I would start by replacing the air filter and plugs.If that don't work you may just need to remove the carb and clean it.If its been sitting alot the stale gas will cause a lot of issues.If this is the case i would drain and rinse the tank with fresh 93 octane also.Here is a link to help you adjust the mixture etc.
http://www.harley-performance.com/ha...arburetor.html
Try opening it up full throttle and burning out some carbon like i do when you get it tuned up lol!!

Last edited by woodsytattooman; Aug 7, 2011 at 07:14 PM.

Aug 7, 2011 | 09:43 PM

Nubz

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Originally Posted by black2000

The bike has 7500 miles on it.

damn
poor bike has sat too much in it's life

Aug 8, 2011 | 03:59 PM

black2000

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Thanks for the replys. I am going to get plugs and wires tomorrow. NUBZ it did sit alot the previous owner put just under 2000 miles on it in 2 years. I have put 3400 miles on it in 2 months. Thanks agian.