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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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have a question about my bike, have a 01 wide glide and it wants to cough once in awhile, lately it's more often...dosen't really backfire, but coughs and spits, idiot light comes on momentarily. runs fine otherwise. plugs look good, has 19 grand worth of miles....apprecite any and all comments
 
Old Sep 6, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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is she carbed..???
 
Old Sep 6, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Welcome to the forums.... There are some very knowledgeable guys here and if you post your question in the tech section I'm sure someone could help you.
 
Old Sep 6, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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thanks, new here will take your advice
 
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