wombat457
Registered User
I have just joined the Forums and am happy to be here. I thought I would introduce my bike and get some opinions and advice if I may. As the title says, I have a 1997 Heritage Softail (FLSTC) which I bought from the original owner about 12 years ago. When I bought it, it was 100% stock and remains 80% stock today. Other than cosmetic additions, new paint work, seat, windscreen, foot pegs, crash bar, lights and so forth the only performance upgrades I have done is to add an S&S Air Cleaner System and a Vance and Hines Full Exhaust System - Staggered Long Shots:
Recently, however, the bike has been running very poorly as if it is running out of fuel - coughing and spluttering and back firing through the exhaust when throttling down and in lower gears (2nd/3rd) and/or at lower revs. As soon as I put on the power (throttle up) and/or get above 50 MPH, it seems to run a lot better and smoother. It's constant hesitation though is annoying and very frustrating indeed.
One of the possible issues is the "upgrades" I did are not being liked by the stock carby and the bike is not getting enough fuel or air or too much of either. I am only guessing though. I am awaiting the arrival of new Spark Plug Leads (magnum Chromite), Plugs (NGK Iridium's) and a new S&S Super E Carby. I also have an Andrews 13 and Andrews 27 Camshaft to install - I am just not sure which of the two I will go with though.
Anyway, if some one can shed some light on the poor performance and running issues it would be appreciated, or suggest any other alterations that might be beneficial for the bike and its running and performance.
Recently, however, the bike has been running very poorly as if it is running out of fuel - coughing and spluttering and back firing through the exhaust when throttling down and in lower gears (2nd/3rd) and/or at lower revs. As soon as I put on the power (throttle up) and/or get above 50 MPH, it seems to run a lot better and smoother. It's constant hesitation though is annoying and very frustrating indeed.
One of the possible issues is the "upgrades" I did are not being liked by the stock carby and the bike is not getting enough fuel or air or too much of either. I am only guessing though. I am awaiting the arrival of new Spark Plug Leads (magnum Chromite), Plugs (NGK Iridium's) and a new S&S Super E Carby. I also have an Andrews 13 and Andrews 27 Camshaft to install - I am just not sure which of the two I will go with though.
Anyway, if some one can shed some light on the poor performance and running issues it would be appreciated, or suggest any other alterations that might be beneficial for the bike and its running and performance.