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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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hello every one, I just went thru thru the top end on my 74"fx, new clutch, front end, tires etc. I got about 300 miles on break in. Problem- after a short run and the bike sits a day, go to fire her up and the bike runs on one cylinder. If I replace the coil, bike seems to run fine. I have been thru two coils so far. 150$ Has anyone had this problem? and what is the fix? Every thing seems to be wired sound. Thanks for any input.&nbsp\\; Jim
 
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