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That's right Twisted. I feel the same about my Road Glide. These bikes are too heavy to compression start unless you have a convenient hill. Or maybe we're just getting weaker in our old age.
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Yea, might not be as light as a Sporty but at 600b it is a nimble ride...
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Did you have the starter problem before you tuned up your bike? If not, advancing your timing a few degrees will be the easiest to trouble shoot your problem. Especially if your 67 has the original outer primary cover and dual exhaust.
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I could try advancing the timing a degree or two but the problem is winter is upon us and I won't be able to ride until we get a window of warmer weather. Also, this is just an occasional occurrence. The bike has an aftermarket outer primary courtesy of the PO that has a derby cover so I may be able to change out the Bendix without taking the exhaust and outer primary off. Thanks for the input.
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From: la la land jerzey
I could try advancing the timing a degree or two but the problem is winter is upon us and I won't be able to ride until we get a window of warmer weather. Also, this is just an occasional occurrence. The bike has an aftermarket outer primary courtesy of the PO that has a derby cover so I may be able to change out the Bendix without taking the exhaust and outer primary off. Thanks for the input.