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I'm looking to do a big bore kit for a twin cam Duece. I kind of want to stay with HD parts due to my 7 year warranty. I was looking at the HTCC heads,screaming eagle 211 cams and 10.5:1 compression. My dealer said I should go with the Mikuni 42mm carb and I wanted to get some thoughts on this as well as the overall combo. I have the Ness big sucker with the stock carb now, will the mikuni easy kit work with this or do I need to purchase another Big sucker? I'm looking for a fun, dependable ride with about 100hp/100lbft. Thanks for any input.

Ignition Module 1988 Softail Custom

1988 Softail custom has the ignition module under the oil tank. I have to change the module. Is there anyone out there that changed the module with some hints. The service manual does not go into detail how the unit is mounted under the oil tank.

03 Road Glide, 95in kit, 203 cams, Thunderheader and HD Race Tuner. I have had problems with this bike running right since I bought it from the dealer. When I first got it, it would occasionally die at idle upon coming to a stop. After several dyno's by the dealer, it now runs ok at home. But, when I take a trip to the mountains, 7000ft, it won't idle at all. It just coughs and spits with me trying to keep it alive by hitting the throttle.

After being frustrated for nearly a year, I called Harley. They got my story, then the dealer's and called me back. They say that the Thunderheader is not a part of their upgrade kit, so results with running it are unknown. Geez, they didn't have a problem selling me the pipe!

I have since heard that Thunderheader's on EFI bikes are quite...

I just installed V&H dresser duals on my 01 Roadking (CD - thanks for the great service). I have the Screamin Eagle air cleaner kit, and am running wild pig pipes. The bike is running great, but how do I know if it's too lean or not? I'm a little concerned because of all the posts where bikes apparently ran good for a certain amount of time, then lost compression, burned valves, etc.

thanks
scott

i have a 1995 fxsts 1340 evo. base gasket leaks on front cylinder.replaced gasket twice and studs this last time . still leaks right behind lifter block. any hints would be appreciated