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Old Aug 5, 2022 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Max Headflow
I could be wrong but doubt that.. Generally it's a weak magnet. The motor has trouble starting when hot.
Huh, didn't see anything about trouble starting when hot, just lack of response at speed when hot.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2022 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay Guild
Huh, didn't see anything about trouble starting when hot, just lack of response at speed when hot.
And that's the reason why it is not likely the issue..
 
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Old Aug 6, 2022 | 01:12 AM
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Yeah, no problem at all starting, cold or hot. I have been riding the last couple of days now, and no issue...strange.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2022 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by kurtos
Yeah, no problem at all starting, cold or hot. I have been riding the last couple of days now, and no issue...strange.
Maybe you had a little water in the gas?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2022 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by kurtos
Yeah, no problem at all starting, cold or hot. I have been riding the last couple of days now, and no issue...strange.
Next time it occurs, try pushing up on the connector at the bottom of the tank..

I'd also go through all the main connections, battery terminals. battery cables and grounds.
 
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