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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Riding my 97 ultra classic, red engine light comes on, I have loss of power, no throttle response, then it comes back to life. Don't have the funds to go to dealer or a shop. Please any suggestions. This is an intermittent issue.
 
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First place I would look is loose battery terminals.
 
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Gotta love carberatured engines. When was the last time you had the carbs cleaned? Might be as simple as that. Then again when is it ever. Sounds like its not getting gas sometimes. Google it see what you come up with. Good luck.
 
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Originally Posted by Jimmykoz
Gotta love carberatured engines. When was the last time you had the carbs cleaned? Might be as simple as that. Then again when is it ever. Sounds like its not getting gas sometimes. Google it see what you come up with. Good luck.
I'm sorry, I forgot to mention she is fuel injected.
 
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