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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Default Starter Hesitation When Cold

1989 FXSTS Pressing the starter button brings a delay before starting when cold, when the bike warms up starts normally. Starter/Solenoid only 2 years old. New Stator Battery Cables and starter relay. Connections are tight and clean. Charging system checks out ok. Any ideas?

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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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how old is the battery?? also, have you checked your timing recently? advanced timing will make it run like a bat out of hell, but can cause this issue. other than that, check all of your connections.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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Battery is a year old checks out fine. Timings also fine. (Its hesitation the motor don't turn over right away) I've checked all connections all good. Thanks for the input, nice shovel I have a 78.


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