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[gruntsky]

Howdy,

I just bought a 2004 Honda vtx 1300 c and it's having a little trouble.  When it is first warming up it seems to have a miss in the first couple of gears.  The bike has a K&N airfilter, some after market pipes, and has been jetted.  At idle speeds there seems to be a throttle position that causes the bike to miss and sputter.  I usually try to blow past this position, or if I throttle up slowly the sputter is not as noticeable.  Any thoughts?

I would also like to know the best place to buy accessories for this bike.  I am planning a drive from TX to CA and am trying to figure out the best way to carry all my luggage.  I really in need of  sissy bar.

thanks,

gruntsky

[terrible TC]

welcome to the board! IM new here too. I cant help ya with the sputtering problems, Im sure several here can. But as for a place for the accesorries, this one was suggested to me http://www.xtremerevolution.com/Store/VTX.aspx and I like this one too http://www.hondadirectline.com/ there are many others too of course.

[hooter]

Welcome to the board The sites TC posted are great and Honda Direct Line is the best, cheepist, and easiest to deal with I've found around so far Hope you figure out your prob, I ride an 1800 and don't know anything about the 1300. Hang in there, somebody on here will know and help. Where ya from?
Al

[Davesax36]

if it makes you feel any better, I've been having the same problem.

[hipshot]

Not enough info. What it MAY be is a need for an accomplished tuner to adjust your carburetor. Every bike runs a little different; If you just slap in the recommended jet for your exhaust and airbox, you might be pretty well tuned. But you might not.

[brentos]

You might post this question on the 1300 riders board on the national board as well. vtxoa.com as a 1300 rider w/out an after-market air filter and slip-on muffler upgrades I have not had to re-jet or tune my carb yet. Another good place to look is http://tech.vtxoa.com/.

Hope that helps a bit

Brent

[BlueRetro]

Here's where I got my Cobra sissy bar they also have a nice luggage rack to go on it.  I have both and have been very pleased with them.

http://motoleather.com/cobrasissybars.html

The sissy bar(got the standard height) runs $215
And the luggage rack is $122     
With free UPS ground shipping on either

Sorry though, no clue on the other problem