Honda Shadow TA200 2001 Manual page 292

TROUBLESHOOTING
POORPERFORMANCEATHIGHSPEED
Possible cause
1. Disconnect fuel tube at carburetor and -- Fuel flow restricted
check fuel flow
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Fuel flows freely
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Clogged fuel l i ne and strainer
Clogged fuel tank breather
2. Remove the carburetor and check for
clogging
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Not clogged
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3. Check i g nition timing
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Correct
Clogged
Incorrect
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Faulty ignition control module
Faulty ignition pulse generator
Possible cause
1. If steering is heavy --------------------
Steering stem adjusting nut too tight
Damaged steering head bearings
Bent steering stem
2. If either wheel i s wobbling --
3. If the motorcycle pulled to one side
20-4
---- ·····-· Excessive wheel bearing play
Bent rim
I m proper i n stalled wheel hub
Swingarm pivot bushing excessively
worn
Bent frame
Faulty shock absorber
Front and rear wheel not aligned
Bent fork
Bent swingarm
Bent axle
Front brake caliper dragging to one
side