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Post by dwtcprez on Jul 30, 2012 8:30:08 GMT -6
Hey new here. Already lovin it. I have a 1985 454 ltd bobber. Been running fine for a while now. Changed the oil and took tank off to repaint it. Rode it for a cpl days then let it set one day and now i cant gst it to start in the mornings. But will start fine in the afternoon ive tried everything i can think of. Somebody please help me. I love this bike and love riding it. Im so frustrated.
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jp
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Post by jp on Jul 30, 2012 13:07:52 GMT -6
Adjust the valves first, most everyone here will say that first. And welcome!
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Post by Blaine on Jul 30, 2012 13:57:00 GMT -6
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Post by armor360 on Jul 30, 2012 21:31:44 GMT -6
hello and welcome. i have a two part question for you. what type of oil are you using and what climate are you in? thick oil could also cause this problem if you are in a colder climate. seeing as the bike will start in the afternoon warmth and not in the cool of the morning. i agree with the previous posts saying to adjust the valves but if the bike goes from starting to not starting that quickly it might be something you changed. when its the valves you can usually feel/hear it coming.
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Post by eaglerider on Jul 30, 2012 21:48:54 GMT -6
Not as often as you think on these engines, armor. One day they can be fine, next day, totaly different.
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Post by armor360 on Jul 30, 2012 22:00:22 GMT -6
i bow to eagle seeing as i have only owned mine 4 months. but i did notice a starting difference when i changed my oil to 20w40 from 10w30 for the summer heat ( Sacramento valley heat of the day but cooler mornings). sometimes when i start in the morning it bogs down and stops. then i start again a second later and its fine. i plan on doing a valve adjustment as well.
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Post by dwtcprez on Jul 31, 2012 10:18:15 GMT -6
Ok. Thanks for all the info guys. I appreciate it and will check my valves. U guys are great. Now i know where to come for help. Ill check them and let you all know how it goes and will post a pic as soon as i figure out how to do so. Thanks again.
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Post by eaglerider on Jul 31, 2012 14:57:59 GMT -6
 We do have an on-line manual that u can refer to.....download and install our 454 toolbar...makes it easire to navigate thru all our features...works with Internet Explorer.
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We do have an on-line manual that u can refer to.....download and install our 454 toolbar...makes it easire to navigate thru all our features...works with Internet Explorer.