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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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I have a 97 road king that idles fine when cold after rideing a while onhighway go to stop at red light sometimes dies but will start back up any suggestions what to check etc.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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dumb question but is it fuel injected or carb? My 07 ultra does that quite often. I am sure it is the IAC (idle air control) If it's carb'd I am of no help
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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or the TPS.
 
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