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Eagle_Rider · 11-17-2012, 01:04 PM

I've tallied 10,000 mile on my 2008 Honda Shadow and I'm still trying to get the hang of cold morning starts? Choke works but if I gauge her readiness to roll, she'll die and the next few days are spent trying to revive her through pull starting. Suggestions?

justinmahn · 11-17-2012, 03:13 PM

Use less choke and a longer warm up.

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droland · 11-17-2012, 04:39 PM

We have a pull start?

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Eagle_Rider · 11-21-2012, 08:15 PM

Thanks. I"ll try it the next cold snap we get.

11-17-2012, 01:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Eagle_Rider Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 12	New to Cycling I've tallied 10,000 mile on my 2008 Honda Shadow and I'm still trying to get the hang of cold morning starts? Choke works but if I gauge her readiness to roll, she'll die and the next few days are spent trying to revive her through pull starting. Suggestions?

11-17-2012, 03:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
justinmahn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 328	Use less choke and a longer warm up. Sent from my MB886 using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ 2006 Shadow Spirit 750, 2011 Shadow Aero 750, One wife and three kids.

11-17-2012, 04:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
droland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 131	We have a pull start? Sent from my DROID BIONIC __________________ 2006 Shadow Aero 750 Switchblade windshield, Cobra Floorboards, Saddlemen Hardback Quick-Release Bags, Light Bar, Wind Diverters, Highway Bars, ISO Grips, Chrome Radiator Cover, Raised Handlebars, Vance & Hines Straight Shots, Freeway Blasters

11-21-2012, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Eagle_Rider Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 12	Thanks. I"ll try it the next cold snap we get.

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