I got it started this afternoon. It took a bit of coaching and patience but it started to fire some - so I kept working it - and a few backfires - and pretty soon it was idling. When I gave it gas it seemed to die so I just let it idle for several minutes. Once it warmed up she ran like a champ. I rode down to the end of the block and back then parked it for the night. We are supposed to get temps in the 50's and 60's the next two days so I plan to ride it around town. My schedule won't allow a longer ride but that's okay - spring is around the corner!Got it started!!!
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Got it started!!!
For those who helped with great advice - thanks! I got it started this afternoon. It took a bit of coaching and patience but it started to fire some - so I kept working it - and a few backfires - and pretty soon it was idling. When I gave it gas it seemed to die so I just let it idle for several minutes. Once it warmed up she ran like a champ. I rode down to the end of the block and back then parked it for the night. We are supposed to get temps in the 50's and 60's the next two days so I plan to ride it around town. My schedule won't allow a longer ride but that's okay - spring is around the corner!
I got it started this afternoon. It took a bit of coaching and patience but it started to fire some - so I kept working it - and a few backfires - and pretty soon it was idling. When I gave it gas it seemed to die so I just let it idle for several minutes. Once it warmed up she ran like a champ. I rode down to the end of the block and back then parked it for the night. We are supposed to get temps in the 50's and 60's the next two days so I plan to ride it around town. My schedule won't allow a longer ride but that's okay - spring is around the corner!-
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Re: Got it started!!!
WWWOOOHHOOO Way to go man. My bike seems to like warming up a little bit in the mornings too. I find that if I give it no throttle at all when starting it fires easy and I just let it idle as I put on my helmet and whatnot. You will be amazed on how much you learn about these bikes with the help on the people here. Enjoy the ride.
My bike seems to like warming up a little bit in the mornings too. I find that if I give it no throttle at all when starting it fires easy and I just let it idle as I put on my helmet and whatnot. You will be amazed on how much you learn about these bikes with the help on the people here. Enjoy the ride.Jim in Fl. 88 XII
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Re: Got it started!!!
Congrats. If you do nothing else (I don't recommend doing nothing else), get some seafoam in that gas to help lubricate and clean the fuel system.
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Chris near Kansas City
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"You only live twice, or so it seems. One life for yourself and one for your dreams...." Nancy Sinatra
"If a man made it, a man can fix it." - Steve in Sunny Fla
"If a man made it, a man can fix it." - Steve in Sunny Fla
Re: Got it started!!!
That's in the plan!!! I love using seafoam!David (N. Alabama) wrote:Congrats. If you do nothing else (I don't recommend doing nothing else), get some seafoam in that gas to help lubricate and clean the fuel system.
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Re: Got it started!!!
Seafoam is our friend! congrats GL I am sure when you get her all cranked in you will be very happy with your investment/
Ride Safe and Ride Long,
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Re: Got it started!!!
Excellent.. Well done.. Mines the same.. warm up time for helmet and gloves and off you go..
As an alternative to Sefoam, i use Marvell Mystery oil..
Cleans and lubes the carbs and the top end.. Throttle response after half a tank was noticeably better..
Out on mine today.. 36F on the way into work but up to 62 today and low 70s by friday.. woo hoo..
Pete
As an alternative to Sefoam, i use Marvell Mystery oil..
Cleans and lubes the carbs and the top end.. Throttle response after half a tank was noticeably better..
Out on mine today.. 36F on the way into work but up to 62 today and low 70s by friday.. woo hoo..
Pete
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Re: Got it started!!!
Congrats
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Re: Got it started!!!
Super!!!!!!!! Now that the warm weather is coming you can get down to some serious riding..............Congrats......... ..............Gator Mike
..............Gator Mike"Laisez les bon temps rouler!"
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