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Re:Choke cable 4 Years, 6 Months ago
If Steve's cable sheath was stretched, he might have ended up with real lean settings to compensate... Bump. A little more feedback and we can wrap this into a tech tip in our tech tips section. GRAM

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Re:Choke cable 4 Years, 6 Months ago
Hey Gram I was thinking that too but with him cutting off that much and still needing more I wanted to cover all the bases. Plus I don't want to sound like I'm pushing this as a cure for everything. I don't want to sound like I'm saying you don't have to check anything just chop some off the knob. DAMN. That sounded painful. Why did I say that?

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Re:Choke cable 4 Years, 6 Months ago
I think I might possibly maybe most likely leave my knob alone unless I know it's stretched...

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Re:Choke cable 4 Years, 6 Months ago

I agree Musky. I think its a fix for stretched sheaths only, not jetting problems. If someone finds that they have stretched it out, they can use this method to potentially get back to something more like stock.

Then the normal jetting steps need to be followed. It is NOT a fix for jetting problems, although it can be a contributor or part of the equation. Folks need to inspect their cables first to see if they have been stretched before trying this.

But if they are stretched, and its not a huge amount, this is a good idea.

How many times can you put the word "stretched" into a post

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Re:Choke cable 4 Years, 6 Months ago

Dang Musky...you made me flinch. Just an update from me... Today I started my bike, first time since last week, and the MCF experiment. Since I havent heard it in awhile I wanted to see and hear the difference upon startup. All I can say is...

Pulled the choke halfway, fired it up, ran 10 seconds then pushed it most of the way back in and just listened to it "Thumpin"

For me something worked. It hasnt sounded like that in a long time. Well it made it up to 47 degrees ...i'm oughta here.

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Re:Choke cable 4 Years, 6 Months ago
Thanks Musky,My wife saw that and just laughed

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Re:Choke cable 4 Years, 6 Months ago
Hey BR Good news Glad it worked Thanks for the update.

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Re:Choke cable 4 Years, 6 Months ago
GRAM wrote: How many times can you put the word "stretched" into a post ? GRAM Looks like 5

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Re:Choke cable 4 Years, 6 Months ago
Greysnake wrote: Thanks Musky,My wife saw that and just laughed Nobody in her family tree named Bobbit I hope?

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Re:Choke cable 4 Years, 6 Months ago

Rode my bike to work today and pulled the rear plug as soon as I got here (about 25miles 40degrees burrr)they were a dark gray/brown color. Last time I checked it (a while ago) it was black sooty. That was when I adjusted the PMS from 2 1/2 turns to 1 1/2. I can't start it without the choke. I'm going to stop by the stealer on the way home and pick up some new plugs. Tomorrow is garage day at my house helping a couple of other guys fix their R*'s. (Sad that I'm the most experienced

) Works out good they bring the beer I screw with their bike

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Subject: I messed up the Barnett conversion some how
espressodude: Well I changed everything out and did as the instructions said to, I think. I don't think the clutch is engaging, when the bike is in gear pull the clutch handle and the wheel keeps on a turning. It may ...

Latest reply, 5/26/2012
espressodude: It had been serviced at the dealership, I don't know what they had in it. All I know it that it had a ...I messed up the Barnett conversion some how

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/24/2012, 12 replies
Subject: Do I really need push & pull cables?
DropkickFace: Heard somewhere you only need 1? How's that? Pros? Cons? James

Latest reply, 5/26/2012
Plumbwader: Pull only here. Seems like i fight the spring a little more now but i like the way it cleans it up without ...Do I really need push & pull cables?

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Plumbwader

In: Miscellaneous, 5/26/2012, 2 replies
Subject: WTB Fairing
Just Dave: Anybody have a fairing laying around that is already set up for a RoadStar? Prefer Black but will will consider others depending on price, condition, etc.

Latest reply, 5/26/2012
Just Dave: Yeah, I know they are not really that expensive but cheaper is always better if you can get a clean used ...WTB Fairing

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In: Introductions, 5/25/2012, 30 replies
Subject: Hello to all
texican: I decided to join because I have gotten so much information from the clinic that has helped me. I have a 2000 and right now in the process of converting it to a trike. Kit should be delivered next week. ...

Latest reply, 5/26/2012
About_Time: :welcome: From OntarioHello to all

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About_Time

In: Introductions, 5/24/2012, 35 replies
Subject: Long time fan, finally a member!!
RealFknClassy: Hi all, just bought a 2000 Roadstar 1600 in mid-April. Had a V Star 1100, loved it, but wanted a bigger bike. I'll post some pics when I get home. Tony

Latest reply, 5/26/2012
About_Time: :welcome: From OntarioLong time fan, finally a member!!

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