Power loss on highway, motor won't turn forward

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#21

08-19-2016, 07:05 PM

snowdrifter

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Originally Posted by Newt500

I just checked my valves and exhaust is within spec and intake is at 0 I cannot even fit a .038 mm feeler in between and there is a small amount of super fine metal flake around the cam lobe. So shim time?

This sounds like the problem to me. Running with no valve clearance will definitely lead to poor running, hard starting, etc. I'd start with getting the valves back in spec before doing much troubleshooting.

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08-21-2016, 10:05 PM

Newt500

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Driving the van to Denver where I have some work waiting for me and can safely work on the bike in a garage, will update in two weeks. Thanks everyone for the help so far.