justin_o_guy
Ex Member
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Since you dont know how old the battery is( or do you?) I would look at it closely, check the water level, unless it's a maintenance free. Charge it with a battery charger, I wouldnt want larger than 6 amp, but maybe I wouldnt care if I knew more about them.If the battery is dead & you do jump the bike off, then the charge system is working real hard to charge the battery. I dont know if that's a good thing, but I tend to think not. IF the battery is no good( get a FREE checkup on it at the auto parts store?) Then consider a "Big Crank" battery to replace it. Maintenance free, some kind of gel instead of water, won't spill in a crash. If the electrical system isnt getting enough "juice" they will crank but wont start.
Checking the oil. The book calls for the bike to be warmed up first, then shut off & let it sit a few minutes. Then, on level ground, get the bike vertical & look in the window on the side of the engine. It should come to the top line.IF the oil is above the front line & below the rear, the bike is pointed downhill,, not okay,,
I am sure the folks will think I am totally obsessed with cam chains, but it looks to me like you havce about 23,000 miles on that bike. If it hasnt been done, it is in dire need& the consequences for not doing it are bad news.
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