Sometimes the coil low tension wires need to have the connectors gently crimped a bit tighter where they fit on the spade terminals. This can lead to a hard to pin point intermittent misfire.
This is the law as written here:
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90h08_e.htm
Lamps required on motorcycles
(2) Subject to subsection (3), when on a highway at any time every motorcycle shall carry two lighted lamps in a conspicuous position, one on the front of...
According to the specs for a 750 Shadow, 2006, it should have 130mm (5.1") of travel. Hard to tell from the pic but it doesn't look like there is that much distance between the fender and the light bar. I'd agree with the suspension not being stock. Possibly someone shortened the springs?
??? It's perfectly logical and is a fact. Sometimes a bike with a weak battery will start when you release the button for this very reason. Obviously the OP will have to find out the root cause but a bump start will get him out of trouble.
It is possible that there is enough power in the battery to turn the engine over but not have enough left over for a good spark. Bump starting will allow all of the power to go to the ignition and the bike may start.
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