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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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I have an 2005 sportster that is stock, except for a stage one kit (pipes, jets and air cleaner). the problem is it coughs, usually from low rpm. the feedback I've gotten so far is a jetting problem. how do I find out what the stock jet sizes are and how much to go up in size to combat this annoyance?
 
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Howdy, welcome to the forum. You might be able to find an answer in the tech sections of this forum or check a little further down in the bike section and post your question in the section that deals with Sportsters. Good luck
 
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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You have to pull the carb and the bowl to check or change the jets.
here is a link the was posted in the Sportster section.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_190110/tm.htm
 
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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Check out this as well...
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left side of page...Good luck.
 
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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Welcome aboard from Omaha, Nebraska.
 
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Yep, check out the sporty forum or tech forum either.. (and welcome aboard)
 
Old Sep 30, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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