Back Fires and vapor lock make for an interesting ride

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Back Fires and vapor lock make for an interesting ride

Back Fires and vapor lock make for an interesting ride 
Dick Fitz said 2008-05-27 00:56 
 
Help... I have a 2003 1200 XL and the bike just started acting up, I have ~7500 m on it. On a cold start after 5 - 7 miles I get back fires and then the bike stalls. When I attempt a restart it just churns. If I wait about 15 min it starts right up and will run fine for the rest of the ride... Any body else with this problem?? Any suggestions for a cure?? 
 
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