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this event is this weekend at the alameda county fairgrounds in pleasanton ca. live music 3 different stunt shows pocketbike races custom shows for vtwins and sportbikes 50 vendors raffles and prizes their web site bayareabikebash dot com if this is spam let me know and I'll delete it
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steve

talked to nurse today...he is on his way back home. just wanted to let folks know his progress. im sure he will have lots to tell and pics to post!

I dont want to seem to simple or stupid but I'm not a motor head and was wondering do you have to change the air cleaner gasket after cleaning or changing the element. I've been doing some service on the machine and want to do as much as I can with out relying on the dealer. Thanks in advance :biker:

New member here, hoping for some guidance.
Replaced rear head gasket on 99 FLHT, and bike runs flat. Black smoke at cold start-up using enricher, gas mileage down, and plugs fouling. Replaced plugs, checked ignition wires, even tried another carb, but no change. Did not check ignition coil yet, but do not think the problem is ignition components. Could it be MAP sensor, and if so, how do I check it?
Thanks in advance for any help.

What is the best trick for removing these things (stickers) from chrome parts without damaging the chrome.
Thanks.