[rwduece]

maybe someone can enliten me . i recently bought a 93 heritage softail in great shape . ive put about 500 miles on it this week and it ran great. cruised on it yesterday and after about 40 miles at around 75 mph it starts coughing and sputtering til i release throttle and apply throttle quickly a few times ,starts running good again for a mile and starts over again with the cough and sputter

[hotroadking]

Check for intake leaks, also gas cap vent to be sure it's working, loosen up the cap when you ride to see if it makes a difference.

Intake leaks can be found with the bike warmed up on the side stand, and spray carb cleaner around the intake seals, if the idle changes you need to replace the seals, not expensive to buy and just a bit of work.

Carb seal might be needing replacement too.

Also check the main jet and pilot jet to be sure nothing is in the jet, sometimes you can get a tiny spec of dirt in one and it will screw up the fuel flow.

[rwduece]

Thnx For Your Help . I Will Be All Over It Tonite . It Will Be In Top Shape For Weekend Ride Thnx Again

[hotroadking]

well those are the basic things to check for, also check plugs and plug wires make sure nothings loose.

If you have the chrome plug covers you might check them, sometimes they will shift, touch the head and short out the plug, because they move around a bit it can come and go. You have to have them snug.