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From: turner@imagen.UUCP (D'arc Angel)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: another starter problem; a started problem.
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Date: Wed, 17-Sep-86 14:56:33 EDT
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Posted: Wed Sep 17 14:56:33 1986
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> I've also got a starter problem.  (And a flame!)
> 
> On my '84 Nighthawk 700, when I press the starter button, the engine *almost*
> turns-over, then stops.  It's exactly like just tapping the button, instead
> of keeping it depressed.  This happened occasionally at the beginning of the
> season, but now happens almost every time I start the bike.  It'll usually do
> this two or three times, then work ok to start the bike. 
> ---------------------------------

i've had simular problems (and oh so many more) with my guzzi, check
the 12V wires going to the starter if they are frayed or loose you
may not be getting enough current to the solinoid. check relays (if
you got em) for the usual crap, when all else fails buy an europian
bike (:+)
> 
> BTW, what are people's experience with dealing with police while driving
> motorcycles vs dealing with them when driving cars?  I was stopped for
> speeding on I-495 in Massachusetts at about 10:30 at night by a state cop who
> spent ten minutes yelling at me, calling me a moron, and threatening me with
> arrest. [I was doing about 68mph in a 55 zone.  There was light traffic, only

you never know the cop may have been an asshole or he may have just
picked up the pieces of another biker who didn't have your luck
and/or skill, the only time i've gotten pulled over (for VERY
expired registration) the cop was concerned that i might dump the bike
(like you im intimidated by ...) and was extremely polite. ive found
bike or car doesnt matter, some people take jobs because they care and
want to do a good job and others becuase they like the power or
because they cant do anything else
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