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Anonymous Posted on Jul 17, 2013

One cylinder running only

I have a 1995 FLHTCU, when running it is only running on the front cylinder. The exhaust for the rear cylinder is cold, unlike the hot exhaust coming from the front running cylinder. I am getting spark to the rear cylinder. Also swapped spark plugs, with no changes. Need Help.

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Check the cam lobes,valve springs, the valves them selves especialy the inlet, without looking if its a push rod or chain, but check the cam shaft mechanism ie chain

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  • Posted on Jan 29, 2009

SOURCE: Exhaust air stronger and warmer on side than the other.

check out any blockage in the fuel  pump as its getting proper pressure to get started.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 12, 2009

SOURCE: misfire forward cylinder

First you'll need to get a jet kit from West coast star. Then you'll need to jet the carbs to run equally. This may take some trial and error. Another thing that worked on my bike was the upgraded coil kit they sell. It's almost double the voltage of the stock coils and comes with better insulated wires for a more uniform resistance. I haven't had this problem since. It'll make the cylinders fire evenly and save you from those pestiferous fouled plugs. I hope this helps.

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  • Posted on Jun 21, 2009

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Not too hard - Undo the two bolts on the caliper and then seperate the caliper and pull the old ones out. Insert the new ones and put the bolts back in to hold the caliper back together and then install them back on the bike with the two retaining bolts. Use a bit of lock tight (Blue) on the threads. Warning do not let anyone apply pressure on the brakes while you have them off the bike or you will have a mess and/or a problem.

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  • Posted on Jul 30, 2009

SOURCE: suzuki intruder 1998 rear cylnder spark plug

hi your carbs need rebuilt if you bought the bike with the cobra pipes on it an aftermarket jet kit has already been installed after time the aftermarket needles wear out and or wear out the emulsion tubes. i had the exact problem tried every thing coils, igniter box etc. check out GMAN INDUSTRIES. COM they will solve your problem. or sell you genuine mikuni parts with the correct jets, pilot screws, and needles.

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  • Posted on Sep 20, 2009

SOURCE: I borrowed my friends 2005 vstar 650. I was

sounds major. Clanking and low on oil sounds like a broken piston ring. Suggest dealer check with compression tester rear cylinder. Replace v star with Harley if necessary.

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