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Have recently purchased a harley davidson sporter 1200c 2001 model. In 5th gear it doesn''t run so well. Feels like fuel starvation but is ok in all other gears?

There is some very slight leakage from cyclinder nearest front of bike is that normal? I rode 100 or so miles on it yesterday, doesn''t look anything major but there are some grease/fuel deposits on the front...

 

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2001 Harley Davidson XL 1200 C 1200

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May 12 6:28 PM (12 hours and 29 minutes and 9 seconds later)
         
Hi Danny,

What speed & RPM are you at in 5th when it doesn't run so well?
When was the carb last cleaned?
When were the plugs last replaced?
What octane fuel are you using?
Are you using a fuel filter?
When was the air filter last serviced?
Do you have adjustable push rods?
If so when were they last adjusted?
Is the leak between the head & cylinder or the cylinder & cases?
What color is the fluid when on your finger?
Are you using up oil unexpectedly?
Do you have a compression tester?

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May 13 9:54 AM (15 hours and 26 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         
RPM not indicated but approx 70mph so engine wasn't labouring.

No idea when the carb was last cleaned, as I say only purchased recently 2nd hand.

No idea on plugs but will pull them to check in case black (over rich)

97 Octane Super unleaded

Yes to the filter

Unsure re Push rods, thought they were on early Sportster models, not sure on 2001

Slight leak emanates from head & cylinder, is black on finger (there's only a small amount not loads.

Doesn't appear to be using excessive fuel

No to the compression tester

Hope this helps
Danny
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 13 12:14 PM (2 hours and 19 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
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