05 C90T Starting Problem, Maybe Compression Lock

[irock0527]

I posted this elsewhere, but this is where I started so please bear with me. I have had the same very intermittent problem, always a long way from home. Multiple tries with starter switch finally worked, didn't know about rocking. Any other diagnostics? Also put hard chrome pipes 2 into 1 on my 90T and love them, but they obscure oil level view, and make adding oil very difficult...put on by dealer 3 years ago...any ideas about cures. Problems are due to routing of the pipes and removal 'nuts' etc. Thanks!

[fs427]

Ahhhh, now we know that your bike is not a Schwinn. The C90T is pretty infamous for AM pipes blocking the site glass and making adding oil a PITA. Get yourself a ball end allen, can't remember the size 6mm or 5mm??, and grind off the short end to about 3/8". This will allow you to get in there and turn the allen bolt a bit. Also get yourself a pair of long, curved needle nose pliers to finish turning the bolt, put a rag on your pipes to avoid scratching. Wallaahh, now you have it. As far as checking the oil level either get a mirror or have someone, preferably a competent rider, to sit on the bike while you check the level.

If you don't want to do this I would gladly sell you my stock pipes for a fair price and your problem will be completely solved.

Starting problem sounds like a decomp issue.

[5dfggf4f]

Thanks for the feedback, especially on the oil view etc. Appreciate stock pipes offer, but still have my own. Keep the shiney side up! Quicksilver.