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83shadowVLB · 11-20-2012, 01:50 AM

should i take it to the shop the bike has ran before but its has trouble running consistently ... should i just take it easy and start from the plugs and work my way through the troubleshooting process although i have no idea how to really remove or install certain pieces any tech advice out there i just got my license and plates and I'm tryna ride man

Bowie- · 11-20-2012, 04:35 AM

If you don't know how to remove panels and such (as-in, never even worked on a car, etc) and don't have anyone to show you, take it to a shop. I think that basic mechanical things should be learned first hand, to avoid damaging components. If you have a very basic knowledge, go for it as everything you need to know can be found online.

kacealraid · 11-20-2012, 05:30 AM

If you've never done any of it, it might be best to get someone to look at it. Avoid the dealership if you can, but you might be able to find some motorcycle shops that will look at it. Depends on the age of the machine, etc. You might have to do it yourself because of the age. A lot of shops won't look at anything older than 20 years.

gdb069 · 11-20-2012, 03:31 PM

Everyone starts somewhere. Your ID suggests your bike is an 83 so likely inexpensive and this forum is pretty good so lots of advice. What is helpful is to know what tools you have and have you done any mechanical work. Next you need to describe your problem with a bit more detail: Year/Model exactly what the bike is doing and what have you done or changed.

If thats a problem then find an indie as a dealer will likely be expensive.

G.

83shadowVLB · 11-21-2012, 12:35 AM

thanks I'm going to attempt to fix some things such as the plugs and go from there ... nd later i will post a more specific thread

finjoey · 11-21-2012, 02:08 AM

Why are you changing the plugs...? At this stage it's a waste of money...if something is fouling out your plugs...it will foul the new ones too...than you have 2 sets of fouled plugs...Post what your bike is doing...than follow some advice...Good Luck

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83shadowVLB · 11-21-2012, 03:24 AM

ight man thanks ,,, wil do

11-20-2012, 01:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
83shadowVLB Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 58	should i take it to the shop???.... should i take it to the shop the bike has ran before but its has trouble running consistently ... should i just take it easy and start from the plugs and work my way through the troubleshooting process although i have no idea how to really remove or install certain pieces any tech advice out there i just got my license and plates and I'm tryna ride man

11-20-2012, 04:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bowie- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 229	If you don't know how to remove panels and such (as-in, never even worked on a car, etc) and don't have anyone to show you, take it to a shop. I think that basic mechanical things should be learned first hand, to avoid damaging components. If you have a very basic knowledge, go for it as everything you need to know can be found online.

11-21-2012, 12:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
83shadowVLB Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 58	thanks I'm going to attempt to fix some things such as the plugs and go from there ... nd later i will post a more specific thread

11-21-2012, 02:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
finjoey Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Baltimore Maryland Posts: 77	Why are you changing the plugs...? At this stage it's a waste of money...if something is fouling out your plugs...it will foul the new ones too...than you have 2 sets of fouled plugs...Post what your bike is doing...than follow some advice...Good Luck Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App

11-21-2012, 03:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
83shadowVLB Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 58	ight man thanks ,,, wil do

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