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Jan 6, 2010 | 07:38 PM

#21

nytryder

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From: Central Fl

I'm with check the tune. Your timing may be a little too agressive. I've experienced no problems at all with starting issues. I had a talk with my tuner and told him I'm not racing the bike but will be Touring and general around town duties. Hope this helps. My hp is 82 and torque is 98. Pretty much what HD says this setup will deliver.

Jan 6, 2010 | 09:20 PM

#22

SA315B

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From: Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whatyardwork

The starter may just not have the sack to turn it over.Ive read where some have solved this by going to a starter off a 110".

Have you seen these?

http://www.choppersurplus.com/np/ele...ssrelease.html

NOTE: Will not fit Twin Cam or bikes with screaming eagle heads

Jan 7, 2010 | 07:47 AM

#23

iclick

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From: Baton Rouge, LA

Quote:

Originally Posted by zbone

I have 5k on the same build with no releases. power com. III and someone that knows how to TUNE properly. No hard,hot,cold, wet ,sluggish, laboring starts. It starts everytime. I did put releases on my 120" build. That was a must. tune, tune, tune.

What is the tuner doing to make starting easier? Is he retarding the timing at 500 rpm? If so and if you have SEST or a PCV you could perform that task yourself. I thought about doing that on my 255 setup (TC96, stock compression) but I'm not having starter issues. I might try it anyway, as I can't see how it would hurt anything and should take some strain off the starter. If anyone has tried it, how much retard are you using?