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Old July 2nd, 2021, 02:07 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by marshallsmith27 View Post
It could be valves I have not checked them. but when cold....when the bike is warm should it still be a problem?
The valve clearances open as the engine warms, so at first poor starting and idling show up when the engine is cold, but it seems better when warm. Put it off too long and you cost a valve job, as a recent member here experienced.
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