I had 86 model and it was a wiring problem under the tank. Just a small break in the wire . Fix was easy.
2007-01-13 00:55:28
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answered by Dakota 2
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Starting problems can be caused by the battery, starter, selonoid, spark, gas, etc. If you want to figure this out yourself, I would recommend geting a Clymer or Haynes manual for your bike and following the trouble shooting procedures. As the starting time gradually got worse, it could be something that slowly degrades like the battery or gas. You should be able to start it by pushing or rolling down a hill in second gear with the clutch disenganged, then release the clutch when your up to speed.
2007-01-12 16:34:36
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answered by Doug G 5
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Don't overdue the duty cycle of the starter first, you may ruin it. Have you left gas in the tank over a long period of time? the gas is probably stale, ans has lost its octane. Drain the gas completely and put in some fresh. Use premium. If it runs OK , take it for a short test spin,
Please dispose of the old gas properly.
2007-01-12 16:32:31
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answered by Bad Samaritan 4
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Perform a cylinder leak down test. It will tell you if the valves are leaking. Leaking valves will give those symptoms and get worse as time goes on.
Quick check -
Adjust the valves. If the clearance is tight, that will cause them to leak.
Change the spark plugs. Partially fouled plugs will still work, but will give a hard starting problem.
2007-01-12 18:33:39
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answered by guardrailjim 7
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The fact the engine won't start is the reason the starter/batter died. You either have no fuel getting in or a weak spark cause by a fault in the ignition.
Check for spark and/or fuel getting to plug.
2007-01-12 16:34:34
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answered by aorton27 3
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buy a new battery and a little trickle charger at walmart cheap. leave it hooked up every night. no more problems regardless o the wiring setup. that is true unless it has cutoff and won't start while you were riding? then haul in to the shop.
2007-01-12 16:25:56
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answered by Anonymous
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This sounds like a problem i had a few years ago. Mine had a kickstand safety that was bad. I disconnected it and never had the problem again. I now have an "04" Shadow.
2007-01-12 16:47:29
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answered by the fnho 3
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Take that thang to the motorcycle repair shop.
2007-01-12 16:35:00
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answered by Anonymous
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