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Originally Posted by Gardo

Kev, did you get hit with any of those tornadoes in MA yesterday?

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Western MA really got wrecked. Here in the city it was an impressive lightning show. Scary weather all around man.

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Originally Posted by Kb96gt

Already some great suggestions for you.

Are you sure it was actually getting into 5th? Not stuck in 4th, or somewhere in between? How was the motor responding?

How's the clutch adjustment?

How tight is the chain? Can you move the rear wheel freely on a jack?

Any leaks at the air filter?

Intermittent problems always make me think of wiring. Hows the plugs at the ignition bits? CDI connector?

Good luck, let us know what you find!

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So far I checked the throttle and it is moving free and when I changed the oil, I put to much in. The clutch was a bit tight yesterday, might have been the extra oil. Going out now to find a nice long road to try it out.

I made the same mistake, its supposed to be a quart esp if you are using a thick oil like the B&G sheer power

It was a little bit better today. Still had trouble in 5th but I didn't lose speed, just wouldn't go any faster. I'm going to check the plug before heading out in the morning and check for any intake leaks. All the wires seem to be in place and tight.

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Originally Posted by Gardo

I made the same mistake, its supposed to be a quart esp if you are using a thick oil like the B&G sheer power

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Gardo,
The weight (viscosity) of the oil does not affect the amount.

Checked the plug and it looked ok, could be better but ok. Didn't find an intake leak. When I just took it out it seemed to have less power than earlier. Mighty have just been cold though.

Did a little maintenance tonight, chain care. Cleaned, lubed and tightened. I think I'm going to ride it to work for the first time tomorrow, should be nice and brisk (50F).

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Originally Posted by lewnor

Checked the plug and it looked ok, could be better but ok. Didn't find an intake leak. When I just took it out it seemed to have less power than earlier. Mighty have just been cold though.

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What mods have you done? Is it down on power all over or still just @55 in 5th gear?

Sounds like could be starving for fuel? Check the fuel filter or even junk in the petcock. Try loosening the gas cap next time it happens too.

Have you messed with carb adjustments at all? Was there anything you changed recently just before you noticed this problem?

All I've done with it is, adjust the air fuel adjustment screw, change the oil and remove the kick stand safety switch wires. Yesterday was my first chance to go at those speeds due to no mc license. What type of oil should I be running? I put in Castrol 4 stroke oil 20w50. I'll try messing with air fuel mix again.

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