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2003 VRSCA
Was coming back from the VA in Tomah when this happened twice in about a mile:
I felt a loss of power, then a loud chirp/bang, then regular power.
after the 2nd event the rest of the ride to Marshfield was normal. Just found out why: See license plate in correct horizontal configuration. Old pic. Pic at the VA in Tomah, WI after arriving. I didn’t notice the plate was out of position. Looked pretty natural vertical.
At first I really thought there was a major engine malfunction. Realky glad that’s not it, and that the bracket didn’t cause any major damage upon its departure. I’ve got a new bracket on order and put in for a collector plate as I already have a collector plate on the sportster.
2003 VRSCA
Was coming back from the VA in Tomah when this happened twice in about a mile:
I felt a loss of power, then a loud chirp/bang, then regular power.
after the 2nd event the rest of the ride to Marshfield was normal. Just found out why:
See license plate in correct horizontal configuration. Old pic.
Pic at the VA in Tomah, WI after arriving. I didn’t notice the plate was out of position. Looked pretty natural vertical.
At first I really thought there was a major engine malfunction. Realky glad that’s not it, and that the bracket didn’t cause any major damage upon its departure. I’ve got a new bracket on order and put in for a collector plate as I already have a collector plate on the sportster.
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Just glad it’s not engine trouble.
