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I am new to the GW world and have recently purchased a well used 89 w/about 120kmiles on it.
I've noticed, what I think is, an odd quirk that's other folks likely have experience with.
The bike will not start in gear. Has to be in neutral. Sidestand up, sidestand down, clutch in or out--HAS TO BE IN NEUTRAL.
That just doesn't seem right to me.
The sidestand switch is operational. If I stop in gear and place the stand down it kills the engine.
Any idea where to start?
BTW--I'm going to be doing a fair amount of maintenance work soon due to the unknown history.
Plan on doing:
Timing belts & tensioner bearings
Coolant drain, flush and fill
Plugs
Check all hoses
Change rear diff fluid
Check all braking systems--new fluid at the least
Air cleaner
Check wheel bearings and 'head' bearings--likely replace all of those this winter.
Oil was just changed...
Adjust:
brakes
levers
throttle cables
bars--are they adjustable? Would like not so much 'pullback'
I am new to the GW world and have recently purchased a well used 89 w/about 120kmiles on it.
I've noticed, what I think is, an odd quirk that's other folks likely have experience with.
The bike will not start in gear. Has to be in neutral. Sidestand up, sidestand down, clutch in or out--HAS TO BE IN NEUTRAL.
That just doesn't seem right to me.
The sidestand switch is operational. If I stop in gear and place the stand down it kills the engine.
Any idea where to start?
BTW--I'm going to be doing a fair amount of maintenance work soon due to the unknown history.
Plan on doing:
Timing belts & tensioner bearings
Coolant drain, flush and fill
Plugs
Check all hoses
Change rear diff fluid
Check all braking systems--new fluid at the least
Air cleaner
Check wheel bearings and 'head' bearings--likely replace all of those this winter.
Oil was just changed...
Adjust:
brakes
levers
throttle cables
bars--are they adjustable? Would like not so much 'pullback'