Ignition problem....another one bites the dust

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Re: Ignition problem....another one bites the dust

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"Apparently the Australians put the engine to TDC & then start calling there motorcycles bastards?" :lol:
It works for Bernieboy............. :lol:
"Don't worry," he said, "things could be worse ........."
So I stopped worrying and lo and behold, things did get worse!
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Re: Ignition problem....another one bites the dust

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ActionManMelb wrote:
"Apparently the Australians put the engine to TDC & then start calling there motorcycles bastards?" :lol:
It works for Bernieboy............. :lol:
And here on the farm Dave, one of the lawnmowers is a stubborn little shit & wont go until we spray that down its guts. :biggrin:

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Re: Ignition problem....another one bites the dust

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Hahaha, that will happen again for sure :D

Well, I'll still give the bastard shouting a try and let you know if it works
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Melb, thanks!
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Re: Ignition problem....another one bites the dust

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Check your valve clearances. I left my 550 over the winter here and it would not start (sounds like it wanted to run but was very week). I readjusted my valve clearance and it started right up. :nordie:
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