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by robsy
Fri Jun 05, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: won't start after a ride
Replies: 11
Views: 6120

Re: won't start after a ride

If it is the starter clutch, which I'm not ruling out, why does it happen intermittently, and only when I get to my destination? I'll look into it... I'm in Canada - Windsor area.
by robsy
Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:23 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: won't start after a ride
Replies: 11
Views: 6120

won't start after a ride

Gentlemen, I'm stumped on this, and I'm not sure if it relates to your "won't start when hot" thread, so I'll just explain it and apologize if it's redundant. I picked up an 81 cb650c in January and have been working on it since. New battery, new plugs, fresh gas and everything else you su...
by robsy
Fri May 15, 2009 8:17 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: '81 CB650c
Replies: 3
Views: 3655

'81 CB650c

Finally on the road. Thanks to all of you who helped!
by robsy
Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: won't start now ..electrical issue?
Replies: 42
Views: 26013

Re: won't start now ..electrical issue?

Greetings again!

Good news! She fired up and ran well today. Volker, your idea was just what I needed. Pumped it five times, and there she went.

Thanks again! :D
by robsy
Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:55 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: won't start now ..electrical issue?
Replies: 42
Views: 26013

Re: won't start now ..electrical issue?

Thanks for the help, guys. I get the idea for the throttle "pumping." And I'll check into the choke cable when I get back out there. I think winter's decided to have another go at it in these parts. :( On the matter of the starter fluid, you make it sound so easy Arcangel. Just spray it in...
by robsy
Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: won't start now ..electrical issue?
Replies: 42
Views: 26013

Re: won't start now ..electrical issue?

Hi guys, I'm a new '81 custom owner. Reading these forums has been greatly helpful already, but I have some questions... Can someone explain the cold start procedure in greater detail? I'm kinda new to this. What does it mean to twist the accelerator pump? Buber said to twist the gas 5-10 times befo...

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