Hi, my 83 550nh doesn't start as easily as my first bike - an 83 450. The battery seems fine, although the lights dim when not on throttle, the starter definitely is working, but I seem to have to try a couple times with choke, then without choke, then with choke etc.. I have to give quick roll on/off throttle or it will stall (either with no throttle, or steady throttle). I can ride within a minute but then it stalls as soon as I use front brake (ie. no throttle) which is obviously unsafe.
Do I need to keep babying this bike, or is there a better way? I'm guessing idle needs to be adjusted higher (it idles nicely at 1000 when warmed up)? If this is the case, as a newbie can I do this myself or make a mechanic call? Bye the way I ride in Vancouver (rain) year round about twice a week if that makes a difference. Bike is garaged but I have the same problem each time I start it after only an hour of sitting after a 15 minute ride or even longer ride or whether it is in the garage after 5 days. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
