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Chris Pallett Posted on Mar 06, 2015

98 Vulcan 800 started last night wont start today getting fire seems like no gas, lines maybe froze?

Acts like not getting gas, oil is low will that cause not to start?

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Remove and lay spark plug (still connected to wire) on engine. Should see a good spark whwn cranked. Remove fuel, turn petcock on with vacuum pump to the third line (if equipped), should have good flow of fuel. If oil not more than 1 qt down, shouldn't affect it. I would empty the gas and put in frsh, with some cleaner (2 oz Chemtool).

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