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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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i have an 883C 05, 18750 miles, just completed an oil change (replaced spark plugs too) a few weeks ago. Started noticing that it is not accelerating like it used to and that the engine is straining realy hard when I get up to 75 mph.

Anyone with any idea or have experienced this?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Brakes dragging,maybe? I would also check the spark plug wires since they were just replaced.
 

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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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May seem like dumb questions, but how exactly did you do your oil change?
Did you replace both the primary fluid and the engine oil?
Did you warm up the bike just before changing the oil?
What kind of oil did you use?
How much oil did you put in? (and where?)
Did you check the oil level since the change?
Are you noticing oil coming out of your Air cleaner?
Is the engine running unusually hot?
 
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