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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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does anyone have an authoritative article or link they can post concerning this condition
On big twin Harleys.
when and how it occurs and symptoms.
Putting finishing touches on my recap for the judge in my small claims case.
Please no personal opinions etc. Just factual items that can be corroborated.
TIA

BTW snowing here again today, good thing we road Friday and yesterday.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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Theres a huge topic going on over on HTT forums that has like 10 pgs of what are causing it and how to correct it...
Read it if you haven't read it...
Might be some ammo for you...
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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I got one article from there already.
Was hoping for a published article from magazine
or something or published on the web.
ORIGINAL: TexasBowhunter

Theres a huge topic going on over on HTT forums that has like 10 pgs of what are causing it and how to correct it...
Read it if you haven't read it...
Might be some ammo for you...
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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ORIGINAL: choochoo


does anyone have an authoritative article or link they can post concerning this condition
On big twin Harleys.
when and how it occurs and symptoms.
Putting finishing touches on my recap for the judge in my small claims case.
Please no personal opinions etc. Just factual items that can be corroborated.
TIA

BTW snowing here again today, good thing we road Friday and yesterday.
Have you seen Donny Petersen's book?
http://www.amazon.com/Donnys-Unautho...6912976&sr=1-1

If you haven't, you will learn more than you will ever need to about the history and problems of the HD engine.

 
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