I'm a new rider myself so may not be much help. I have read, and seems to be my experience that the Shadows don't like to lug like harley's do. They operate at a higher rpm. Also, not trying to be a smart***, but are you sure your starting in first?

Other than that, may check your choke or even your carb may need some adjusting.

 

im posative im in first...im new to the concept of a choke too, am i suppose to ride with that engaged?because i havent been.

 

I would seriously recommend a motorcycle course be taken if you haven't.

 

already signed up boss man, but unfortunatly it isnt till the end of next month.

 

Letting the bike warm up longer might help. You can ride with the choke on but remember the choke simply keeps it revving higher. You could be 'lugging' the engine--meaning you are slipping the clutch without putting power to the bike--which results in either a stall or a lurching launch.

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Letting the bike warm up longer might help. You can ride with the choke on but remember the choke simply keeps it revving higher. You could be 'lugging' the engine--meaning you are slipping the clutch without putting power to the bike--which results in either a stall or a lurching launch.

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First things first. Does it do this all the time or only when the motor is cold? Choke should be used when starting and warming a cold motor. 1-2 minute idling with full choke at start-up should be enough to at least be able to ride.
Does adding some choke, help? Can you rev the motor at cold start-up? what is idle rpm?

Next how scared of twisting the throttle are you? If you are timid with the throttle, on that bike it will protest. If you are going to slow when shifting to the next gear, it will protest.

Now, tell me about the bike? Was it being riden buy the PO or did it come out of storage? What was the condition of the oil? Did you do any other servicing, plugs, filters, fuel, coolant, brake or clutch?

 

only had the bike a day and its the first time i ever rode one, so you could be right about me being afraid of the throttle but i had it pulled way back it wasnt doing much . the PO rode it. the Oil didnt look to burnt but it was low.plugs were great so i didnt change them. havent checked air filter or coolant. and i wouldnt know how to check a clutch. FYI i dont plan on being this retarded forever i just havent started learning yet.

 

OK. Terminology time:

You turn or twist or open the throttle. When you say "pull it way back" how much of a turn or twist are you meaning?

 

My Shadow was very cold-natured and required some partial choke when starting off on cool days. Also, the gas maybe old and has gunked up the carbs a little. Get a bottle of Techron and put the whole bottle into the tank and run it to reserve which should help the fuel system.

 

I've got an 84 VT700 and it is a cold-blodded beast. Full choke before I even touch the starter, and no throttle to start it. If I try to ride it without teh choke it'll do just what you are describing. Leave the choke on for the first mile or so (it's not a real choke actually. It's an enrichener) THEN move the choke lever back to normal. Keep it in the neighborhood until you take your course. Do it the smart way.

 

A little carb cleaner in the fuel wouldn't hurt in case the carbs are a bit dirty.
SeaFoam works, as does Stabil and a host of other products.

 

what kind of oil did you use when you changed it, Seafoam is always recommended on here.