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  1. 2002 VLX600 bogs or stalls at low RPM under load, except after a highway run, when it seems ok for a bit

    Technical Discussion
    We recently picked up a 2002 VLX600 (our second Shadow, I rode an '84 VT500C for many years) and I'd love a second opinion on some behavior it's showing: It runs fine on even a small amount of choke, and once warm, will idle and rev fine in neutral with no choke at all. But as soon as you...

  2. Running rich

    Technical Discussion
    So last night I noticed my bike (1986 Honda Shadow 500c) has been running rich. I don't need the choke for a cold start and you can smell gas from the pipes. What could be causing this an dhow can I fix it. Thank You.
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