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BUBBAZANETTI
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Got a bit of an odd issue with the new to me 04' GSA. The thing can range from fine to total PITA to start, it doesn't seem to follow any pattern. It can start great cold and take 15 cranks when it's warmed up. Yesterday morning, following a night out in the downpour up in the Catskills, it took a long time, almost killing the battery. Got it home, let it sit for about 30 min, then went to bring it to the garage, same deal. It's been this way since I got it, but has been worse lately. Although I've not done any investigations towards this issue, I've independently seen 1. nice brown plugs that don't indicate any spark weirdness 2. a clean air filter with no obstructions and 3. a fuel system that is delivering gas just fine cause one of my quick disconnects broke on the way home from Bloomsburg, soaking me and the transmission in gas for a good 100 miles before I noticed it.
While at Bloomsburg, another strange incident occurred. I had been putzing around the grounds and stopped to check in on the GS Giant thing. Stayed about 40 min then went to start the bike. Granted it was about 230 degrees F outside, but after about 10-15 jabs at the starter BANG, the left fuel injector was blown off and the spark plug wire disconnected and sent the plastic cover on the valve cover flying. Pulled out the tool box, reattached the tb, plugged the spark plug wire back into the end that was still attached to the plug, turned it over and it purred just fine, like nothing had happened. The loud noise sure did attract a bunch of shade tree mechanics though.
While at Bloomsburg, another strange incident occurred. I had been putzing around the grounds and stopped to check in on the GS Giant thing. Stayed about 40 min then went to start the bike. Granted it was about 230 degrees F outside, but after about 10-15 jabs at the starter BANG, the left fuel injector was blown off and the spark plug wire disconnected and sent the plastic cover on the valve cover flying. Pulled out the tool box, reattached the tb, plugged the spark plug wire back into the end that was still attached to the plug, turned it over and it purred just fine, like nothing had happened. The loud noise sure did attract a bunch of shade tree mechanics though.