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Old May 13, 2015 | 07:52 AM
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I noticed that the goo had melted on the ignition pick up of the '94 FXST that I just got.
It starts and runs fine.
My question is should I replace it now or just run it?
Is the melted goo a sign of imminent failure?
 
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Old May 13, 2015 | 08:18 AM
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I would replace it anyways. Why take the chance?
 
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Old May 13, 2015 | 01:52 PM
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I ran mine at least 2 seasons looking like that. But it did fail. Worst part was when it did it would do like random misfire andshit and drove me crazy wondering what is wrong with the dang carb. Turns out it was when it got very hot in the Alabama sun.
 
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Old May 13, 2015 | 02:00 PM
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I ran mine at least 2 seasons looking like that. But it did fail. Worst part was when it did it would do like random misfire andshit and drove me crazy wondering what is wrong with the dang carb. Turns out it was when it got very hot in the Alabama sun.
Now you have me worried. Mine has been like that since I got the bike, almost 10 years ago. Maybe I should think about replacing it
 
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Replace it.
 
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Mine had about 38k on the bike. Just for reference.
 
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If your looking for a vote for replace or not then my vote goes to replace.
 
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Originally Posted by 92Fatty
Mine had about 38k on the bike. Just for reference.
Sooo, 110k, you'd think it needs to be replaced? Where's your faith in American products?
 
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Originally Posted by RidemyEVO
If your looking for a vote for replace or not then my vote goes to replace.
Yeah that is the way I was tending but I just wanted others opinions.
I'll keep the old one for emergencys.
 
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Sooo, 110k, you'd think it needs to be replaced? Where's your faith in American products?
Not every part of your bike is American.
Italy and Japan made several contributions.
 
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