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[cpm83]

Life is good....Enjoy!

It is good to hear that it all worked out for you. 

[porkypig]

Pork,

I have had the same issues with popping/backfire/decelleration and had it fixed with a Dyno tune.  See this posting.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=71964.0

Oooh, Jas, reading your post makes me want to make a special run from Washington state down to Texas to see Ed.  Now that the bike is running better, I believe it could make a difference.  However, previously, as they found brass in the bottom of the engine, not sure what he could or would have been able to do.  Now, I seriously need to reread these posts about which pipes to buy and which tuner, etc.  Can see some of that happening now but not sure of what is in my area in the way of a tuner (person). 

[porkypig]

Just wanted to post an update as to how the engine is running after total replacement.  It is running just fantastic.  Not used to this much power or this smooth.  Have almost 400 miles on it now and wanted to get it broke in before the ride to Spokane this Friday so that my wife doesn't have to put up with the speeding up, slowing down game for 130 miles.  But it is sure smooooooth.  Will be anxious to see what the mileage will improve to once I am able to keep a steady speed with a lower rpm.  Plenty of power and haven't experienced any vibration yet.  Maybe they got it right this time.  $8K later.......   Pork.

[Charlie]

Great News 

[Jasray]

Pork...  happy to hear all is well now.

JB

[porkypig]

well, I plan to ride to work tomorrow and by the time I get home, I should be off the breakin.  then just hope I don't get a ticket......ha!  Pork.

[Lever]

pork sounds like the gremlins are behind ya ...grats  glad it work'd out for ya 

[brr5]

That's Tony the Tiger GREEEEEEEEEAAAAT news Pork!!

Does it run better than your 2010 or 2011?

[porkypig]

well, if you know me well, you know I'm a continual victim of '1st impressions'.  Meaning it's common for me to think upfront that the ill is cured, only to be lured into false thinking soon after I declare, "it's a miracle; I'm cured!"  however, in this case I have put 500 miles on the new 'ticker' now and it runs just like a NASCAR car would (I've never actually seen or heard one live) run.  Runs circles around the '10 and '11 engines I had.  My theory??  Harley doesn't have to abide by DOT's (or whoever sets the rules) strict requirements for releasing a brand new bike out into the public.  they are replacing a complete engine.  Possibly there is a loophole or clause that allows them to replace the failed engine with a new one and at that point they are allowed to time it and tune it like it should have come from the "gettin' place" in the first place.  Instead of telling us, "sorry, dude, we can only time or tune it like it came from the factory:..  sorry, but they all run lean, or rich, or whatever.....gosh, look at the time. I'm gettin off shift, but somebody else can give you another 'line of bull' in the morning." 
So, I'm going to enjoy  riding it up to Spokane this evening with my best girl on the back and find that sweet spot where it really does roar now like Tony the Tiger! It's GGGgggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaattttttt!!   ha!   Pork.

[RCFlyer]

well, if you know me well, you know I'm a continual victim of '1st impressions'.  Meaning it's common for me to think upfront that the ill is cured, only to be lured into false thinking soon after I declare, "it's a miracle; I'm cured!"  however, in this case I have put 500 miles on the new 'ticker' now and it runs just like a NASCAR car would (I've never actually seen or heard one live) run.  Runs circles around the '10 and '11 engines I had.  My theory??  Harley doesn't have to abide by DOT's (or whoever sets the rules) strict requirements for releasing a brand new bike out into the public.  they are replacing a complete engine.  Possibly there is a loophole or clause that allows them to replace the failed engine with a new one and at that point they are allowed to time it and tune it like it should have come from the "gettin' place" in the first place.  Instead of telling us, "sorry, dude, we can only time or tune it like it came from the factory:..  sorry, but they all run lean, or rich, or whatever.....gosh, look at the time. I'm gettin off shift, but somebody else can give you another 'line of bull' in the morning." 
So, I'm going to enjoy  riding it up to Spokane this evening with my best girl on the back and find that sweet spot where it really does roar now like Tony the Tiger! It's GGGgggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaattttttt!!   ha!   Pork.

Glad to hear everything is great on the west coast Porky. Enjoy your trip to Spokane.  Keep us posted as your new engine gets some miles on it.  Is it all stock including mufflers?  Enjoy

John

[porkypig]

Yes, it is so far John. If this holds true, I can's see a reason to get other mufflers, etc. but, we'll see.

[slmetcalftx]

Pork,

I've been having the same problem with my bike. It's the 2012 Convertible and the deceleration popping is terrible. We changed the pipes from the big radius (which is what was on the bike when I bought it) and have the Vance Hines with the TTS tuner. And still having terrible time with the deceleration popping. Doesn't get better when the engine is warm either. I'll have to go back to where you said you had it diagnosed in Texas, because I live here, but it's a big state. LOL! We are heading out to Sturgis Friday, so won't be able to have it looked at before we leave, but definitely worth considering everything you've posted and tried to do.

Now if I can just figure out how to get some Bose speakers mounted on the bike. LOL!

Ride safe everyone!

 

[Lever]

Sherry you have a great tuner all you need to do is find a tts tuner in your area and they will take care of your deceleration popping ....here is a link from tts website  there are many in the texas area including  GMR  which is also a site  vendor  ..hope this helps ...Lever
http://www.mastertune.net/dealers.htm