Abby.....
So what's the latest....have you found the solution yet or what the culprit was?
I am sure you are aware of this....but just in case you are not, if you end up anywhere close to contemplating the idea of changing out your engine because of the "symptoms" you are experiencing, are you aware that HD does indeed have a EVO engine "Swap" program which you can do through your local HD dealership, it requires that you take your bike to a dealership, they pull your engine, they send it in and in a couple of weeks you get a new "rebuilt" engine back, some have said most everything typically is new just because it's easier for them....perhaps others here might be versed in what the facts are on this matter. Once the engine arrives back at the dealership they put it back in and your off and running also included is a 1 year HD warranty on the engine......so....I believe the cost is around what $2,400.00 for the engine, then you have to pay the local dealership for the removal and installation on top of that, which allows for the 1 year warranty since of course they did all the work. The other matter is that whatever you send in with that engine doesn't matter because all you get back is a stock "OEM" evo engine in return.....so if you have a 'hot" cam you are fond of or other goodies like screamin eagle heads, etc.. you loose them as they don't come back to you, so you either have to remove and put your stock parts back into the engine being returned or realize you will loose those items....and of course finally, if you are willing to "forego" the HD warranty for the new "EVO" engine, you could always remove your old "evo" engine, and then take it to the dealership, and then upon it's return, reinstall it yourself....this of course saves you the additional labor costs at the dealership and passes those labor charges on to however you choose to implement them yourself, via your own indy mechanic's labor or your very own labor....
So anyway.....just some ideas on a hot summer nite....I hope you get back on to the road again, perhaps you are already on the road....and all is well....
Regards,
Tim