puzzle

Background: I'm considering buying a 2011 FE390. The bike is absolutely mint condition, I cannot find a stone chip or any trace of dirt/dust anywhere. I would argue that it has seen no dirt in it's entire life. It genuinely looks barely ridden.... Heart says yes, head says no. The puzzle...

Open invitation to troubleshoot my bike, 03 FE400e. Cold start only with kick, 5-6 kicks w/choke on. Warm, kick 1-2 times w/no choke. Warm, only e-start immediatley after engine shut-off. If it sits for a minute, turns over fast, will not fire. Kick start 1 kick. What gives? Valves are...

Well T-jet I think I've found out where all the metal was coming from :cry: Note: my 02 FX470E has over a 1000 miles on it this summer alone. Last weekend I was on a CCC trail tour in Kalkaska MI. I put over a 100 miles on the old girl. The first day, I was ridding the bike like I stole it! Day...