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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 06:10 PM
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Today I was riding on the inner state started noticing loss of power At 1st thought it was just because I was going up a Hill but then after the bye could barely pull itself 70 And then it suddenly died oil came from what looks like the air intake now it will not start Any tips would be great

This is the best pic I have at the moment of the current situation can get more if needed
 
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 08:47 AM
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Since it is a. 01, when was the last time the cam chain tensioner were checked, if ever.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 02:48 AM
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I'm really not sure, only had the bike for 2 years
 
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 05:50 AM
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Don't try to start it or run it until you get to check it out. Time to pull the cam cover and have a look at the tensioners. Then the rockers if nothing is found in the cam chest. Your going to need to factory service manual for sure. Thats where I'd start...oh and start getting a big ol stack of cash ready.
 
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