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    Today's challenge

    I have bitten the bullet and taken the Boulevard to the shop. It has been giving me issues starting in the morning. And it was about time it had a service.

    So here is the fun challenge for the day, can you guess what is wrong before it is fixed? Fabulous prizes™^ await.

    The info:

    It started about 2weeks ago. I could not start it. my friend came over that night to look at it and stated it almost straight away. Next few days it would not start properly but I was able to start it. By the end it would turn once or twice and then start clicking.

    It is capable of turning over a decent number of times so it is unlikely to be the battery. It has gas, etc. It would usually be fine in the afternoon after work to go home. Today however, after i had booked it in for the service it decided not to start after work.

    I found or how hard it is to push start a 650 on the flat, and how far my work is from a slight hill to give it enough go to roll start. 3rd gear all the way!

    Now I wonder how many players I get.



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    blocked fuel line

    made that up, not totally sure that's an actual thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by arcane12 View Post
    So here is the fun challenge for the day, can you guess what is wrong before it is fixed?
    Hmmm, let me think...

    Quote Originally Posted by arcane12 View Post
    the Boulevard
    Oh, well there's your problem. My mates one had a disagreement with its counterbalance shaft and they decided to part ways with some haste... That shit just ain't good engineering!

    edit: I reckon the battery is fucked.
    Last edited by bogan; 5th December 2012 at 08:39. Reason: serious answer
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    Blocked fuel vent line to tank.
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    I'll put a vote on valve clearances or weak spark plug

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    Quote Originally Posted by arcane12 View Post
    ^prize offer not valid for any entry from a terrestrial resident.

    didn't count on me showing up, didya sunshine?

    solenoidal. and plugs. and the fuct that it's a boulevard. and you're silly and neglected to service it.


    what do i win?

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    Its a Boulevard
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    Clicking sort of gives us a clue, so I say starter solenoid or loose terminal on the battery or starter motor.

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