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« on: February 23, 2011, 02:00:07 PM »
Hopefully someone can help out.  I recently purchased a 1983 Nighthawk 550 and when the weather was warmer, I had no problem starting it, however now that the weather has turned wicked, I cannot get it to turn over.  Is this a common problem and if so, is there any way to correct it?

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« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2011, 03:00:41 PM »
Choke not working right?
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« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2011, 04:45:46 PM »
If the engine won't physically turn over, it's not the choke, most likely a battery.
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« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2011, 05:33:21 PM »
Quote from: Laminar on February 23, 2011, 04:45:46 PM
If the engine won't physically turn over, it's not the choke, most likely a battery.
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Best to start with the basics...I had a similar problem. Given the cold and if the bike has not been running, it could be the battery. Either charge/test it or jump start it (with vehicle off).
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« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2012, 07:40:55 AM »
Def sounds like a battry...
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