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I'm sure it can't be this simple but it's worth noting that my '05 kills a plug right at 1000 miles....it started sputtering once and freaked me out. Was the plug. Once we'd just came out the woods and it was running great.....died going down a dirt road about 2 miles later! Now, if it's not...

Rick, NO, NO...let it go away by itself. I am not a doctor but I do avoid them. I fixed my knee easily decades ago by leaving it alone. As for stuff floating around, I can almost make my daughter puke by the noises I can make them do. Every single person I know that has been "fixed" is crippled...

GGXC, I always forget most of you race. I do not. I am extremely gentle with all my rides. Probably the reason she's got >10K miles and runs 'like new" or better. My 300 starts in one "gentle" kick (after a couple "priming kicks" when cold ) even when scorching hot. Now, since I've only dumped...

Guys, I have no clue what the issue is, seriously. My 450 is flat impossible to start by kicking it. Not a single person has been able to do it. That includes everyone at the dealership I bought it from and "Byron" starts my buddy's 500 Husky in 4 kicks....my buddy can not start it at all....I...

Well, I did this a while ago and it's time again! I have had nothing but love for my 450 and 300....so little issues, not worth mentioning...nothing has ever broken....> 10K miles on the 300 and >4.5K miles on the 450 now....I have not run the 450 in the dark so I fixed the glowing pipe :) So...

Wa_ndro, you mean inside the min. specs., right? It was .33mm at 40 hrs. and now with new rings it's at .4 mm. It sounds to me like the end gaps were not exactly right from the start on both or at least the top was excessive, if the top was so large and the bottom so tight. Regardless, if...

RJ, what oil and the ratio? Let me guess, not 28-32 to one, maybe 50 to one or less oil? Again, guys I swear I'm not trying to "stir the pot", I truly am a curious guy..........I blame all engine wear on too little oil...hahahahah! Don't forget, I do NOT race my bikes, I don't wash them either...

I agree with wa_ndro....my EC300 is faster than my FSE 450....does not mean I can ride it much faster but in a drag race it wins. The 450 is easier to ride even though MUCH heavier, go figure! As to how fast the 300 is compared to other bikes....., well, at my house I have a DR 350, a Husky...

wa_ndro, please do not think I'm being a smart ass or pulling your chain! I am serious in the question......why did you replace the rings? Do you race? Was it running bad? Did it break? My 2004 EC300 (got her new in 2010,she sat on the dealer floor unloved for almost 7 years!) has >10K miles...

Hey Nick, thanks! I am sorry it took so long to see your reply. Been busy and have not checked back in. I appreciate you taking the time to ease my mind. She has been running fine. I got paranoid when she killed the plug and then when I replaced it I noticed the pipe glowing...

GGDreamer, oh, it's quite possible he has little to no spooge. The end of my tailpipe is nice and dry and dusty, nothing drools out the front. Of course I only have a little over 10K miles (yes, 10 thousand) so I guess that could change as she breaks in :). The ratio is 28:1 Amsoil Dominator...

Update....still not pulled the plug. I've ridden her around a couple 6-10 mile trips with no issues. I think I've fixed it by not riding her in the dusk. Can't see it in the daytime. Seriously, my buddy who is a Triumph mechanic at a dealership (where I got her) said it's probably ok and I...

ok, have not had time to pull the plug. What I did do was go get some Techron fuel injector cleaner and dump a couple ounces in her. I started her up and she idled fine as always. I rode around the yard and she cut off. Would not start back up. I put the battery charger on and waited about 1/2...

Thanks again guys! Will pull and look at plug tomorrow. At least then we should know if it's rich or lean. BTW....the plug that died a little while ago looked "text book perfect"....just was "dead"....like an internal short. One other thing....I noticed this at deep dusk. Today in the sunlight...

Well, the plug requires the tip. Nothing has changed in the map wiring. Air filter looks good.....at this point I conclude I am screwed. After 3 min. putting and "gittin' it" around the yard the pipe is cherry red. She seems to run normally....... Any and everything is appreciated in the way of...