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Old 09-09-2008, 09:49 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Bike: 2002 Honda Shadow ACE
Location: Pace, FL
Posts: 10
Default any ideas what's wrong?

Hey all, I'm hoping someone may have some ideas for my problem. I have a 2002 Shadow ACE with about 6600 miles on it. I did a sprocket change to extend the gearing a little (which seems to be a standard thing!) and for about 2 months it ran great. It extended the gears out to where I was hitting 5th around 55-60 and the vibrations started at about 70-75. Perfect!

OK, now fast forward to about a month ago. The bike started to run rough again and I'm back to shifting into 5th around 45. When I hit 62 (yes, it's that specific!!) the vibrations kick in so bad I think I'm gonna lose my fillings! I've changed the oil and the spark plugs and went for a ride last night and it was still doing it.

Any ideas what it might be? Could it be a carb issue? I'm not motorcycle mechanic inclined so any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks all!