Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Stumbles when taking off

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:30 PM
  #1  
frog37_'s Avatar
frog37_
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Denver, co
Default Stumbles when taking off

The Bike: '12 Iron 883
Mods: SE air cleaner & V&H 2-1 exhaust - x14ied's

The Issue:
Doesnt happen all the time - I have noticed when the bike has been idling for a while, say at a long stoplight, it gets warm (that part i get) then when i begin to take off the engine stumbles and chugs, almost to the point of stalling, until i hit about 18mph (dont know the rpm cuz i dont have a tach - so im going off of mph but i do know its below a certain rpm due to it happening in other gears when in the same rpm range).

Think it just needs to be tuned better from having an exhaust and air cleaner - normal for when the bike gets hot - or is there something else I should consider?

thanks
 
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2012 | 08:11 PM
  #2  
wanabe's Avatar
wanabe
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,718
Likes: 1
From: manhattan beach
Default

yes your fuel management settings need to be adjusted-
 
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2012 | 09:42 PM
  #3  
DK Custom's Avatar
DK Custom
Platinum Sponsor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 18,685
Likes: 5,818
From: Hickory Flat, Mississippi
Default

First in the process of elimination-

Take the X14iED's off and see if it runs any differently. If it runs the same or better, then I would venture that you may have some defective IED's or possibly wrongly installed IED's.
 
__________________
DKCustomProducts.com
Call/Text: 662-252-8828
Email: Support@DKCustomProducts.com
Open House Details














Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rm4040
2014-2024 Touring Models
5
Apr 10, 2014 06:47 PM
xipezix
Sportster Models
5
Jul 22, 2012 01:39 AM
LDB187
Sportster Models
5
Jul 24, 2011 09:46 PM
HDIron883
Sportster Models
8
Jan 24, 2011 09:00 PM
simpkins
General Harley Davidson Chat
14
May 15, 2008 11:25 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:35 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE