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New Bike owner, I have questions


blacksheep

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Last summer I purchased 2003 XX and unfortunately I did not get much riding time. Well I've been riding alittle more this spring and noticed a few things. My front end seems alittle soft, the bike shifts hard after riding awhile and although power is not a problem I notice a bit of vibration when accelerating. The only things I've had done to the bike is an oil change and I had a problem when starting my bike after it was warmed up. As far as I can tell all the Dealership did was increase my idle which seems to high now 1300rpms. Any help would be appreciated.

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Soft front end- new springs, especially if you're over 180.

Vibrations- first thing I'd check is the chain.

I had a problem when starting my bike after it was warmed up.

How long did it sit, and how did you maintain the battery?

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..if you're gonna let it sit for any length of time...

Get and use a "smart" trickle charger, to let the battery "live long and prosper"...

Fresh fuel (sitting too long, it'll go "stale"), and add a fuel stabilizer (Sea Foam Sta-Bil, etc..) to keep the fuel healthier longer...

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