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28th May 2012
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,656 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200 R Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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If I remove the fuel line from the tank and put the petcock on reserve, should fuel flow out without putting vacuum to the smaller line?
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I'm not sure about reserve. Put a clean tube on it and suck on it.
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29th May 2012
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Biker
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Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 21 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883 Sportster/Buell Year: 1997
Reputation: 154
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I took the petcock off and checked it. The fuel flows good with vacuum applied. I have checked the diaphragm, set the carb settings to the recommended settings per the jet kit, checked the plugs, fuel, no intake leaks. I am done. I will be calling my local dealer tomorrow to set up an appointment. Thanks to everyone who helped me.
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29th May 2012
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Flat Track Champion
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 623 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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a Really fast way to check if it's a lean condition, possibly cause by wrong float setting, or accelerator pump not working is to start the bike. Throttle up to where it starts running poorly, and spray carb cleaner into the air cleaner inlet. If it smooths out, then it obviously is a fuel issue. This is of course assuming that there are absolutely no vacuum leaks at the intake or around the carb base and all vacuum lines are good and hooked up properly. If the float isn't allowing enough fuel to be stored in the bowl, then it will try to run, but quickly turn to crap. without actually seeing the problem in person, its difficult to make the best suggestion, but this is what I would try. Likewise, if you suspect too much fuel to be a concern, create a vacuum leak to see if things improve. If so, then jetting could be an issue or float is set incorrectly.
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18th June 2012
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 116 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 Sportster/Buell Year: 1999
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Did you get the issue fixed what was the issue?
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19th June 2012
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Springfield Tn
Posts: 9,995 Sportster/Buell Model: 1998 S= Superior Model Sportster/Buell Year: 1998
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Originally Posted by RustyNuts
Did you get the issue fixed what was the issue?
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I was also wondering. If it was solved ?
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19th June 2012
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Freedom Lover
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 1,781 Sportster/Buell Model: Nightster Sportster/Buell Year: 2010
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It's not because of an unvented(clogged or incorrect) gas cap, maybe?
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