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Posted by Jeff Mayner on April 21, 2008, 2:43 pm
David T. Ashley wrote:
>> David T. Ashley wrote:
>>> My 2006 Honda Shadow 600 with about 6,000 miles on it is running
>>> just a bit rough.
>>>
>>> It doesn't seem to produce the amount of power I remember at low
>>> RPM, so I've adjusted my shift points just a bit ...
>>>
>>> Bike is totally driveable ... just a bit rough.
>>>
>>> Also, I get the impression -- maybe flawed -- the one cylinder is
>>> producing more power than the other. It is hard to describe -- the
>>> rhythym is a bit asymmetric.
>>>
>>> The dealership has always been great to me, so I'll take it there.
>>>
>>> I'm gonna recommend they replace the spark plugs (just in case),
>>> plus do their own evaluation.
>>>
>>> What else should I have them check for? I'm gonna say spark plugs
>>> and valve clearances for starters. Anything else?
>>>
>>> Bike has too few miles and I'm far from an abusive rider ... I'd be
>>> surprised if there was anything major mechanical wrong.
>>>
>>> Ideas? Suggestions? Things to look for?
>>
>> Run some B-12 through it. Odds are the carbs are a bit gummed up.
>>
>> I believe that valve lash is taken care of with hydraulic adjusters
>> so there's nothing for you to do there. With only 6 000 miles on
>> them, the plugs will be like new, assuming it has run decently up to
>> this point.
>
> I'll Google right after this, but what is B-12?
It ain't a vitamin. Google "Chemtool".
>
> Thanks.
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