Ultra Classic Problems??
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Cruiser
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Ultra Classic Problems??
I have a buddy who is looking at a '99 Ultra Classic, and was told by a stealer in the Columbus area to stay away from that year - something concerning the fuel management system?? Don't know any more - he asked if I'd check around for him and get some opinions.
Thanks -
JA
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JA
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From: Bellevue, NE
He's probably just saying stay away from Magneti Marelli EFI systems, as they are inferior to the Delphi systems on newer bikes. That said, there are a lot of happy owners still riding them every day.
Road Warrior
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They have the older M&M fuel injection and they are prone to problems, the computers are hard to tweek, and they also have some bad cam bearings......but other than that they are a good bike....I changed mine over to a carb and it runs just fine....as far as the cam bearings and chain tensioner they can be replaced pretty easy.
Road Warrior
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Biggest thing that I have noticed is after a month or so the idle drops & I have to disconnect the battery & reset it. Then it is fine for a while. I get 40-45 mpg by my self back & forth to work & have gotten 50 mpg 2 up in the mountains. Other than that, the bike runs great. It does have the 95 CI upgrade.
Toby
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