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What is the best engine break-in method? The one in you owners manual for warrenty reasons? or the break it in like you want it to run method? Phil

I ride a 2004 Electraglide with stage one. With the exception of warranty work I do all my own work. I have 8700 miles on the bike and have noticed lately a jerk and a knock when I throttle up. The knock seems to come from the primary area. I can really notice this when I idle in a low gear and throttle up. I have also noticed a rattle in the primary area. Last night I checked the primary chain and the drive belt. Both of these are adjusted properly. Has anyone had this problem and what was the fix?
Thanks, Deano

Hey All, Traveling to NJ in two weeks and need a luggage rack and bag that sits behind the sissy bar. I may ride two up in the future with it.

Any product suggestions?

DP had a Custom Chrome Rack for FXSTI. What about a bag combo thingy?


Thanks

I have an 01 fatboy with stage 1 and a jet kit on a cv carb.I use to have long shots on there but bought the v&h staggerd bs with the power chamber from dp.Ever sense i put them on i been getting pops and backfireing when i let off in high rpm's.I put it on the dyno and i'm at 77 hp,they told me i need to go up a jet size and that will stop the poping,i had a 180 jet and went to a 190 jet and there seems to be no difference in response or the poping.I am about to buy the mik42 mm,is there a huge difference with the mik42 or should i keep trying to mess with the cv jetting,also the power chamber only after 1 month has turned goldish color and is visable cause u can see it between the pipes on the outside,is this normal ?did this happen to anyone else,not the pipes just the power chamber...

Any one out there run with a Power Vent Kit from Doherty Machine. If so what are you recommendations.