How to remove and clean carb on 2005 harley xl1200 sportster

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The proper air gap is .032 to .036 depending on spark plug brand.

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The proper air gap is .032 to .036 depending on spark plug brand.

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Sportsters are noisey beasts, are you new to Harleys if so it is most likely normal. I know when I first got mine it sounded to me like it was coming apart. I changed to Mobile 1 synthetic oil and it quited up.

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I'm having trouble with the carburetor on a Sportster. I just change the jet kit on it and the intake seal and the spark plug. But i still doing the say thing. When to get hot it hesitation and stalling. Can you help me on this one thank you.

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That's a strange one. The only things I can think of suggesting are:

• Clogged gas cap vent. The next time is starts running poorly, remove the gas cap briefly and see if things improve. If so, then the cap is not venting as it should.
• Moisture trapped in float bowl. Drain the contents on the carburetor float bowl into a clean container and check for dirt, rust, water, or anything else that doesn't belong there.
• Dirty fuel filter. If there is one, replace it.
• Air leak between carb and engine. Check tightness of clamps and manifolds for cracking. WD-40 sprayed around those areas with the engine idling will help detect any leaks.