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[Tylerhedger]

Just bought a 2004 vtx 1300, and it has a k&n air filter and vance and hines pipes. But i think it needs carb work, and also I took a baffle out and couldn't put the wrap back on lol. Any help?? I live in clear lake, in south east Houston if anyone knows a shop that could tweak my carb a bit that'd be awesome!

[matap]

Tyler, welcome to the group.  I don't know of any shops down in the area, but having a service manual will do you plenty of good and save you a ton of money. 

[opos04]

Hello and Welcome from N.E.Texas! I'm sure someone can help you with your new X. 

[bulldog777]

If you don't have an aftermarket air box, or de-capped the stock air box, you shouldn't have to re-jet.  Dealers will tell you that if you have aftermarket pipes you need to re-jet, but they're after your $. What is your bike doing?

Here is a GOOD investment: http://glensvtxgarage.com/aftool.html

Also recommend, along with this forum, www.vtxcafe.com

[TexiCaliKid]

Straight pipes made mine backfire.  From what I've heard, if you don't like that AWESOME sound, or the flames shooting out, you can re-jet with the dyno jet kit or the Factory Pro.  I bought the FP, but haven't installed it yet, because I haven't put on my hypercharger yet.  So I can't say whether or not it fixed it.  Everyone says it helps, though.
Welcome to the group.  I've got an '04 1300 c myself.
Drive it like you stole it!
DC

[wwaggett]

What part of Clear Lake are you in? On the 1300's, if you let them sit for a while, the gas in the carb will get all gummy. Probably needs to be cleaned more than repaired/adjusted. I'm not a carb guy, but I do own a 1300 and 1800 and have the service manuals for both if you need to borrow it. I also have a bike lift and stand.

[Tylerhedger]

On west Bay Area. I may go get my bike carb cleaned and re jetted soon

[bulldog777]

Does the bike run? Has it set up for a while? Need a little info on what it is doing.

If you go to this link you can download the service manual to your computer, then print it out.
 http://www.vtxcafe.com/showthread.php/3614-VTX-1300S-Service-Manual-download

[Tylerhedger]

Could someone meet up with me and show me how to clean the carb?

[Gumbo]

Could someone meet up with me and show me how to clean the carb?

Check VTXOA - MRVTX has a really good step by step on carbs, worth taking a look at. 

[Tylerhedger]

It runs but it sputters and like chokes itself like its not getting fuel. It pops when I let go of throttle too

[xcaliber]

If it will run ,try some seafoam in the gas tank before you go thru all that trouble. It may clean it out. Worth a try.