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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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Has anyone or does anyone ever heard of this: I will be riding along and the bike is running great, then all of a sudden it runs on the front cylinder. after a little while it will run back on 2. it does not do it all the time.I replaced the coil,wires,ignition and the starter. Any help would be great.
 
Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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You might try this on a forum with bigger turnouts . Like touring. They have the big numbers.
 
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more info on the bike, model, yr, mods to motor, ETC. would help when U ask a question...

Also here in the new member section is not the best place to ask..
Look around a little on the main page and see all the different areas and post it in the one that applies to Ur bike...
 
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Isn't that a heat management feature on the newer bikes?
 
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Welcome to the forum & Good luck with Fixing your bike. Have fun, Ride Safe
 
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Welcome from the California Central Valley. Ride safe.

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