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About Bill Silver
Expertise
Need help with vintage Hondas from the 1960s? I am an expert with 250-305cc bikes in particular and most all of the other pre-91 models, in general. I do NOT claim to have a great deal of experience on Gold Wings, Cruisers, ATC/ATVs and dirt bikes.

Experience
I have owned/ridden/maintained Honda motorcycles for 35 years. I have written five books on Honda repairs and collecting. I was a service manager for two Honda shops back in the 1980s.

Organizations
VJMC (Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club) of North America

Publications
VJMC newsletter, as editor for two years and as contributing editor currently.

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Motorcycle Repair - stalls

Expert: Bill Silver - 10/30/2009

Question
I have a 2000 softail after riding a mile or so it just dies i wait about 10 min and it starts agian and then stalls after another mile. just keeps doing that??

Answer
Korry, I really don't speak H-D brand motorcycle. When it dies, you have to check right away for the absence of spark or fuel. The bike is almost 10 years old now and if it sat for a long time, the fuel venting system could be restricted or whatever other fuel delivery components involved could be affected.

In some cases, an electrical component could be failing as it warms up, then recovers in the cool-down period.

Take tools with you and go riding into a safe area where you can pull over and then check for spark and fuel. Try opening the gas cap for a minute or so, then try to restart it again, in case there is a vapor lock in the tank.

Bill MrHonda Silver

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