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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by FLHTbiker, May 19, 2011.

  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I have a question for all the EFI wizards here. I have my own theory but want to hear others. On my exhaust on the 2011 Ultra limited the left side has a lot of soot (black) build up on the tip then the right side. The right side is almost clean where the left side is almost black. Running to rich on the back cylinder?
    FLHTbiker, May 19, 2011
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    ain't it so that running a little rich runs a little cooler if so thats to keep the rear cyl cooler
    cowboy, May 25, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    My left side looks like the inside of a chimney, a lot of build up.
    FLHTbiker, May 25, 2011
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    are you running true dulies ? or a cross over pipe
    cowboy, May 25, 2011
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  6. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    V&H Power duals
    FLHTbiker, May 25, 2011
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    so no cross over pipe ? if thats the case then running to rick on the rear
    cowboy, May 25, 2011
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    I've heard that the rear cyclinder MAY be set up richer than the front to help keep it cooler. Like I said, I only "heard" that.
    Fatboy128, May 25, 2011
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    Hey FLHT, did you ever get this worked out????
    JohnnyBiker, May 29, 2011
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    :wtf: Been to much rain to get out :gah:
    FLHTbiker, May 29, 2011
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    I know the feeling. We haven't been able to string more than 2 consecutive days without rain or unfavorable riding conditions either.....:witsend:
    JohnnyBiker, May 29, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    We might get one day in the middle of the week with no rain but the weekends seem to be rain:(
    FLHTbiker, May 29, 2011
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    Same here....Yesterday was really nice, took the scooter out and went to the cemetery to see my sister and my grandpa who served in WWII, then went to go see my dad and gave a big Thank You...... Today is gloomy, not raining yet...Tomorrow is supposed to be nice but really windy!!!:banghead:
    JohnnyBiker, May 29, 2011
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    prayin for rain!!!!
    chucktx, May 29, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    We were supposed to ride with some friends today and head for the Indian Casino at Grand Ronde. They got the best buffet I've ever seen.
    Cold and some rain. We met em at another place closer to home in the cars, went to the Markum Inn cause they had Prime Rib on special. :D
    FLHTbiker, May 29, 2011
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    i tried to talk the wife into doing one of her indian rain dances ,did'nt work :banghead:
    cowboy, May 29, 2011
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    Sure wish we could send you guys some of our rain. Got a short ride in on Saturday, storms last night again, today sunny but 50mph wind gusts, with storms forecast later. Guess I'll get caught up on some chores around the house. Heading to the town Memorial Day service in a bit.
    big_jake57, May 30, 2011
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    Where is FLHT???:rant::rant: How are we supposed to know how this turned out if he doesn't post or isn't online ever????:rant::rant:
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 3, 2011
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