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In talking to the shop mechanics it turns out they do do bikes -mostly Dukes and Aprillas- the mechanic had a beautiful 850 Mana. They also do the odd newer Jap bikes but not the older vintage ones (parts harder to find). Looks like my bike found a home away from home when a problem gets past me...

I'll take a look at the tsuyakus then, thank you.

Lanny what brand are your hardbags. I like the bags you have mounted on your pic.

My saviour came from the most unlikely source. Hats off to the guys at Vespa West. As a rule they do not service motorcycles, just Vespas; but they took pity on me and took on the project. 48 hours later -ta-dah the answer is...........voltage regulator. They got me a good price on an after...

I found that putting the baffles back on made it a bit more reasonable. I've got VH long shots with the viper tips on my Shadow. I jetted both carbs to keep it running at a nice even stroke. Baffles off it was just plain too loud for me. And stay away from the west end, scudzo 2 is...

Thanks for the input guys -ok next stop, off it goes to a pro. I'm sure his luck end patience will be better than mine.

Prior to the test ride, I did run the meter across the terminals. At rest but with my hand on the throttle giving it some gas, the voltage did got up to 14 and changeish. What lead me to an electrical source was the fact that it came to a dead stall about 2 kms from the start point and, at first...

Plugs were replaced last year - now, plugs are ok - not fouled. Wires for plugs are intact -no external scorch marks -the inside terminals look brand new still. The bike was winter stored with the tank off -so the fuel in it is new -Shell whatever the premium brand is. The carbs were fogged...

So far the stators readings are within spec and so is the battery. The voltage regulator hasn't indicated a problem. Kick stand sensor is ok. Kill switch is ok. Terminals on the battery is ok at both ends. Starter is ok- it cranks but does not turn the engine over. SO now I'm stuck on ideas...

ok -here's the quick synopsis It's a 2007 Honda Shadow 750DC with less than 10k on it. The bike was being erratic and losing power on acceleration since last summer- it even started backfiring. Then last weekend on a test ride for a brand new fully charged battery the bike backfired then died...

Call the dealer dummy - ok thanks guys, answered my own question.lol.

Does anybody know where I can pick up a stator kit for a 2007 Honda Shadow? I'm assuming these are sold in kits with gaskets and all -or are all those things pieced out? If one of you gents could let me know -that would be great.

Call Lou at Burlington Vespa -they'll deliver plus they offer road side warranty

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A guy at my work has a Phantom -nice bike, It is a Shadow blacked out basically. I prefer the front tires of a Spirit then the heavier bobber look of the Phantom but, to each their own. Still a very nice bike.

choke cable -start there and work your way up.

Take a look at my bike -if you're interested PM me.

First id the fluid -this would steer the discussion a lot asier to the right direction.

When was the last time the filter was changed? It's hard to imagine chunks of anything as big as these getting past the inlet screen.....

Welcome -keep the shiny side up!