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Recently bought a 2007 vtx 1800R. It's got about 14k miles. I bought it in Dallas, and before I rode it to San Antonio (5hr ride not including traffic and stops) I did some upkeep. Changed out the spark plugs (which looked like they hadn't ever been changed), air filter (which was pretty...

Hey guys hope you can help Did my first oil & filter change yesterday all went well but now when I hit the starter the bike sounds different it seams to run on a bit sort of whining then disappears and runs great checked levels all ok did I stuff something up?:confused: Carl

Tried starting the X and it seemed to start but the started was still engaged, tried tturn off with key and button but hesitated and finally stopped. Turned the key and complete black out. Waited 10 min. and now the lights come on but no prime at all. Unable to start. Is it more than likely...

Love the bike when it runs, truly. However, it will not start in the mornings and it is driving me nuts. Since I am brand new to motorcycles I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Things I have tried and what happens: Starting the bike with no choke and very little...

I have an 04 1300C. Bought this past spring. Stock exhaust, no mods. On a cold start, cold morning with the choke on it fires up instantly but quits after about 15 seconds or so and does not want to start no matter what I do. No smell of gas. I have gone through the "flooded" fix per the...

I have a 2002 VTX 1800R. I was out yesterday for about an hour. I stopped at a store for a few minutes, and when I went to fire it up, I got my fuel pump sound, but nothing else. My headlights did not come on with the ignition switch and pushing the starter switch got nothing. After MUCH...