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Old 03-04-2009, 02:32 PM
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I just went out to start the bike up and she won't fire. All the lights are coming on normal power as usual it just won't start. Not sure if maybe its too cold out or what. Any info or tips here would help. Thanks
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 02:37 PM
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Kind of a duh answer... but did you check the spark plugs? Plus... ya know.. is there gas in the thing?
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 02:39 PM
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Checked them....its sounding very well when I go to start it most of the time not even rolling over at all
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 03:02 PM
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It's just too damn cold outside..... Mine wouldn't turn over today either.... just wait till it gets warmer or heat your garage....
 
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Check your relays,there is issues there
 
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Hopefully the cold is the problem I'm trying to warm it up rite now b/c I gotta make sure it runs. If not then I'm F'ed!
 
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It'll start when it's warmed up a bit.... Make sure you keep a tender on the battery.
 
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Wait till the warmer weather hits. Don't just fire it up to hear it either. You need to let that thing get fully warmed up starting it and letting it sit there is bad. Start it let it warm up for about 5 minutes then go for a 30 minute ride. In the winter if I can't do that then it will sit till I can.
 
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Thanks all I got it warmed up and she fired. I took it out for about 30mins and it ran fine a little cold out but worth it!
 
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Now put it on a battery tender!
 


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