| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Shifter Pedal | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I bought a 1983 Honda VT750C Shadow about 6 months ago. One day when I was riding it the shifter ...
A: It sounds like the linkage between the shaft the pedal attaches to and the shift drum has ...
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| Wheel Fitment | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I have a Honda 1982 CB450SC and would like to replace the stock wheels with 1982 CB450T Wheels. The ...
A: What size tires do these models take? I am not familiar with the CB450, but the CX500 %26 GL500 came ...
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| 79 cx500 carb trouble | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I just bought this bike but im having trouble getting its to idle or even run. I can get it to start ...
A: Do you have an air filter installed? I know that sounds like a dumb question, but some engines won't ...
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| Suzuki C90T Blvd | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Our Suzuki has a problem starting after riding for a while. We thought that it could be the ...
A: I found this page http://www.mambaville.com/forumfaq/MotorDrivetrain.htm that may have some useful ...
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| tail light & license plate light inoperative | 5/22/2009 |
Q: 1985 HOnda shadow VT1100. brake light works but we have no tail light or license plate light. have ...
A: Check the fuses. It is common for Hondas to have the brake light, horn & turn signals on one fuse ...
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| '82 V45 Sabre Regulator High Voltage Output | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I have an '82 VF750S (V45 Sabre) that I purchased not running. It had sat for at least 3 years and ...
A: Sometimes excessive voltge is caused by resistance between the green wire to the regultor/rectifier ...
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| 1975 xs500 no eletricity | 5/18/2009 |
Q: All the sudden with a charged battery, I checked, I turn the key to on and none of the lights come ...
A: It sounds like your main fuse has failed. The location of the main fuse should be in your shop ...
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| Lubrication on CX500 C | 5/15/2009 |
Q: Cant seem to figure out what kind of grease needed for lubrication on the grease nipple sitting on ...
A: Information on lubricating your motorcycle should be in your shop manual. If you don't have a shop ...
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| 1983 Honda CM450E surges first few spring rides | 5/13/2009 |
Q: So, I've broken out my 1983 Honda CM450E, and noticed after I had replaced the battery (what an ...
A: When a speedo or tach jumps around it usually means that something needs to be lubricated. If you ...
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| 85 Honda Goldwing Aspencade air compressor | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I just bought the bike and can't figure out how to use the built in compressor to hook up the hose ...
A: From what I have been able to figure out, you have to turn the key to the Park position to use the ...
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| need help: A rough re-jetting summary | 5/9/2009 |
Q: ABOUT THE BIKE: 1979 CB750, 25K miles? Valves need adjust..(loud and could run better) ...
A: I really don't know enough about CB750 carbs to give you a good answer, but I know some people who ...
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| sidecar | 5/8/2009 |
Q: never ridden one, but are sidecars stable enough in the element to be ridden in the winter. snow, ...
A: The short answer is: Yes. I'm living proof that sidecar outfits are viable winter transportation. I ...
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| 1985 honda | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 1985 honda shadow vt700 and one of the cylinders isnt firing the same as the other. ...
A: Start by pulling the plugs to see if the one on the side that's not running is wet. If it is the ...
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| electric on a honda gl500 | 5/5/2009 |
Q: my battery remains good I had to change it I just bought the bike it is my first and need to find ...
A: You should read about 14V across the battery when the engine is running at more than 3000 RPM. It ...
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| 2003 honda shadow 750 ace | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I started the bike after its been stored for the winter .The battery I installed was fully charged ...
A: It sounds like you may have blown a fuse or maybe damaged an electrical connector. I would start ...
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| 1993 Kawasaki Ninja 600 Won't Start | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 1993 kawasaki ninja 600 that won't start. I hooked a jump box to the posative and negative ...
A: When you press the START button you should hear the starter solenoid click. If it doesn't click the ...
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| Oil Change for Honda Shadow Aero 750cc | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I bought Honda Shadow Aero 750 CC from a private sale. It is 2005 and have been ridden 5000 miles. ...
A: 1) Unless you know an oil technician who can analyze the oil that is in it now, the only way to find ...
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| 1987 Suzuki VS1400GLP-JS1VX5127H2102123-Neutral indicator switch | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Kingsmill, I need a "neutral indicator switch" for my 1987 Suzuki VS1400GLP motorcycle. Chassis # ...
A: From what I can figure out, all VS1400s use the same neutral switch. It consists of a Neutral Switch ...
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| yamaha xs1100 | 4/27/2009 |
Q: An interesting problem has plagued the life of this 1100 it starts great, sounds great, but when you ...
A: I have no direct experience with XS11s, but it sounds like the problem is probably in either one of ...
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| clutch problem | 4/24/2009 |
Q: i have a 2002 kawasaki kx250. my problem is my clutch wus real grabby. i tore into it clutch basket ...
A: It sounds like your clutch is not fully disengaging. Your shop manual should have better ...
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| 1978 Honda CB750K choke | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 1978 Honda CB750K and it runs great but when I pull the choke up it does not stay it ...
A: Many of us who have older Hondas consider their chokes to be "semi-automatic". Whether they were ...
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| choke lever | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I've been looking everywhere on the internet. I've broken my choke lever on my '84 GL1200 and am ...
A: It would be impossible for me to tell you where to get a replacement clutch lever without knowing ...
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| 1975 Honda CB 360t- Oil leak | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Is there a gasket made for the valve cover on this motor and if so where can I get one,or do I have ...
A: From what I can find out, there isn't a gasket for the cylinder head cover and fitting one wouldn't ...
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| 1988 yamaha vmax | 4/18/2009 |
Q: is there a fuse for the elc. fuel pump and if so can you tell me where it is located
A: The information you need should be in your shop manual. If you don't have a shop manual you should ...
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| torque specs | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Do you no the torch specs for the head bolts on my 1999 kawasaki kx80.
A: I think you mean torque specs. I can't imagine any specs for bolts that would have anything to do ...
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| goldwing1800 front brake tail light | 4/16/2009 |
Q: does not work,driving lights okey and back brake light okey. what is the first step for trouble ...
A: The first step is always to read the shop manual. The shop manual often has model specific ...
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| 1982 Goldwing air shocks | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Can't seem to find anyone local to look at or repair the air shocks. I replaced the rear shocks ...
A: There should be a valve stem like the ones on tires on the top of the right fork leg and a rubber ...
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| fork seals for 1984 honda goldwing 1200 | 4/2/2009 |
Q: can you please advise me where to go for a diagram of this model
A: Information on servicing the forks should be in your shop manual. If you don't have a shop manual ...
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| honda vf500f | 3/23/2009 |
Q: my bike gets power to everything and it turns over but theres no spark do u know what it is thanks ...
A: The first thing to do is eliminate the easy stuff: - Make sure the kill switch is on. It probably ...
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| honda aspicade 1100 | 3/22/2009 |
Q: The more i drive this bike the more the brakes stick? That's with in a Hours time it actually gets ...
A: When the brakes lock up without any lever application it is usually caused by a blocked return port ...
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| Honda cx650c forks | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My father in-law is rebuilding a Honda cx650 custom, He is almost ready to put on the front wheel ...
A: According to p. 28 of Haynes #442 CX/GL500 & 650 it should have 480cc per leg. If you don't have a ...
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| 81 goldwing headlight | 3/18/2009 |
Q: My headlight started giving me fits last year. Sometimes it would turn off for seamingly no reason. ...
A: The START button has a second set of contacts that turns off the headlight while the button is ...
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| 1985 Honda 250cr brake light | 3/16/2009 |
Q: When I step on the footbrake the brake light goes on, but when using the hand brake, there is no ...
A: I don't know your level of electrical knowledge, so here are a couple of important definitions (in ...
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| headlight problems | 3/15/2009 |
Q: hey, so i have a 1982 Honda gl500 that i bought over this past summer. the guy i bought it from told ...
A: The first thing to check is the fuses. Don't trust a visual check - glass cartridge fuses are ...
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| 1979 Goldwing | 3/14/2009 |
Q: In the last year my wing has been running poorly, upon looking at the Air Filter Im finding the ...
A: This is usually caused by a full condensate storage tank or a blocked hose between the air cleaner ...
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| 2006 Honda Sabre VT1100C2 general electrical question | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I've had my bike for 3 years and I am on my 3rd battery. On the 2nd battery over the winter I placed ...
A: 12.5V at idle is about normal, but it should run up to 14V at speed. Two possibilities occur to me: ...
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| kawasaki gpz 750 | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 83 Kawasaki gpz 750. sometimes it only runs on 3 cylinders. it usually doesn't run on ...
A: Start by giving it a good tune up - new sparkplugs & air filter, adjust valve clearances, check ...
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| Piston valve stuck | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have some small problem. I in the middle of process rebuilding MIKUNI BS34 carburetors. The piston ...
A: I'm not entirely sure what you mean by "piston valve" (maybe the carb slide?), but I think the ...
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| 82 yamaha virago 750 | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I having a problem with starting my bike. I be having a little problem with when I go to start it. ...
A: If I understand you correctly, sometimes you need to press the START button several times before the ...
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| I am an idiot - Nighthawk 650SC taillight | 3/8/2009 |
Q: Hey, Horribly stupid question, but I have an '85 Honda Nighthawk 650SC and I can not for the ...
A: According to P. 198 of Clymer shop manual #M345 (CB550 & 650 Nighthawk 1983-1985): 1. Remove both ...
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| Having to push start my 1981 Yamaha | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 1981 Yamaha 650 Maxim. I've it for 3 years now with no trouble. It won't start on it's own ...
A: Starter systems are usually fairly easy to figure out. Look at the wiring drawing in your shop ...
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| Electrical Question | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I'm restoring a 1982 Honda XL500R that I have had in storage for years and had most of the parts ...
A: I need more information and a bit of clarification to answer this. - You say that you "have power ...
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| 1982 CB900C Honda | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am wanting to rebuild my bike before this summer but don't have the funds to buy all new parts. My ...
A: Some parts can almost certainly be exchanged between various Honda models of similar vintage. The ...
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| 2006 Suzuki gs 500f | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I over heated my bike while idling in my garage. I heard the bike die went out to check it & it was ...
A: Do you mean the voltage at the spark plug or at the coil's electrial connector? The voltage at the ...
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| 2006 Suzuki gs 500f | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I over heated my bike while idling in my garage. I heard the bike die went out to check it & it was ...
A: I know it sounds dumb, but is the kill switch turned on? It's a mistake we all make from time to ...
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| motorcycle problems | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 2008 Suzuki GSRX600 the key won't turn in the ignition it worked fine this morning but now ...
A: I have no direct exxperience with this model and you didn't say where you are so I cannot tell ...
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| Shineray, XY200GYE, 2006 wont start | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Last week I rode my bike home in good weather put it out back and went went away for the long ...
A: Before your question I had never heard of Shineray motorcycles so I looked it up on Google. I ...
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| 1994 Honda elite 80 | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 1994 honda elite 80 i just got. theres no spark to the spark plug but i test the two wires ...
A: Information on troubleshooting the ignition system should be in your shop manual. If you don't have ...
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| Suzuki vz 800 coolant tank reservoir problem | 2/24/2009 |
Q: i got a 1999 suzuki vz 800 runing great, but yesterday i just check the coolant tank reservoir and ...
A: I don't have any direct experience with your specific model, but if your cooling system is like ...
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| goldwing starter | 2/23/2009 |
Q: every time i try to start my bike it sounds like the starter isnt ingaging but then it starts any ...
A: This is usually caused by the starter clutch. Have a look at this thread on the Naked Goldwings ...
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| 2003 Honda Shadow VLX 600 - is rejetting necessary? | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 2003 Honda Shadow VLX 600 and I just ordered some Cobra Fatty Shotgun Exhaust pipes and I ...
A: Changing the way an engine breathes without changing the jetting usually won't do any harm to the ...
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| fuel vacum | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 1991 Suzuki GSX600F and on the fuel tap (petcock) there two fuel outlets and one vacum. Can ...
A: This information should be in your shop manual. If you don't have a shop manual you should get one - ...
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| paint | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I would like to touch up my front master cylinder which is stock powder coated , and can not get the ...
A: I haven't tried to paint over powder coat, but Plastikote (www.plastikote.com) sells paint that's ...
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| Oil pressure drop in Honda CB900F | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have a general question. I know someone with a 1982 CB900F. He is telling me that his oil pressure ...
A: I think the theory is that the "spun" bearing would have greater than normal clearance. As the ...
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| 1981 Honda CM 400 C | 2/2/2009 |
Q: i am currently looking at the Honda listed above I really know nothing about bikes this is actually ...
A: If it's just second it could be a fork that's just bent enough that it works OK when cold but hangs ...
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| 1981 Honda CM 400 C | 2/1/2009 |
Q: i am currently looking at the Honda listed above I really know nothing about bikes this is actually ...
A: It sounds like a fairly simple problem that might be a bit more involved than someone who is not ...
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| 1985 Honda Shadow vt700 won't start | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I stood it up and it started up, but soon after lost power, surged a few times and cut off. It ...
A: I think your bike might have a tipover switch that cuts off the fuel pump if the bike isn't upright. ...
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| Plug wire to boot connector problem | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Mr. Kingsmill - 1993 Suzuki VS800. Left hand side plug ass'y. I had trouble wit it stranding me in ...
A: I am not familiar with the specific caps on your bike, but if they are similar to the ones that have ...
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| not running right. | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have an 86 gsxr 750, when it turns it sounds like not all the cylinders are firing, it kinda ...
A: It sounds like ignition to me too. Start by checking for spark by removing the plugs, grounding ...
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| 1981 CM400E Oil Leak | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Friend is working on Cm400E,On the bottom side of the cylinder on left side their is Groves cut in ...
A: Sorry. I was pretty tired last night and I was sure I read "Honda Canada". I don't know if I can ...
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| 1981 CM400E Oil Leak | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Friend is working on Cm400E,On the bottom side of the cylinder on left side their is Groves cut in ...
A: It sounds like someone has run the engine with a realy loose camchain (either not adjusted or badly ...
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| Suzuki GN250 Misfire | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to trace a misfire in a 1984 GN250 for months. Engine will very start easily but ...
A: The simplest thing to check, if your bike has a vacuum operated petcock, is if the vacuum hose has ...
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| 1974 Honda CL200- Running One cylinder | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Hey Bob, i have been working on a CL200 for a couple weeks now, and after cleaning out the carbs, my ...
A: OK, what makes the exhaust get hot is burned fuel/air mixture passing through it, so it makes sense ...
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| 1980 Honda CX500d | 1/23/2009 |
Q: This snow is really putting the pits on riding but anyway, I have an 1980 Honda CX500D. I have gone ...
A: This is a common symptom for these bikes so I looked it up on the Honda Transverse Twins of America ...
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| 1983 Honda Ascot VT500FT blinkers don't work | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I'm in Florida, bought the bike back in May, the blinkers worked fine when I first got it, then they ...
A: Firstly, do you know that the front signals are also running lights? You might be surprised at how ...
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| gl1100 fuel problem | 1/14/2009 |
Q: When I bought my '82 GL1100I it ran OK. Only paid $600 for it. I took a couple of wrong turns ...
A: If you had flames in the air cleaner then you did indeed have backfire as well as an afterfire. ...
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| air screw setting | 1/13/2009 |
Q: hi i was wondering i have a 1985 yamaha bw200 and i was wondering if you happen to know or could ...
A: The information you need should be in your shop manual. If you don't have a shop manual you should ...
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| gl1100 fuel problem | 1/12/2009 |
Q: When I bought my '82 GL1100I it ran OK. Only paid $600 for it. I took a couple of wrong turns ...
A: The fuel leak was probably caused by a float valve not closing properly. When you opened the carb ...
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| CB900C 1981, starting problem | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I bought my CB900 this summer from a friend, he had the problem too... When cold, engine is hard ...
A: You didn't say whether the starter turned the engine over at a normal speed or very slowly. If it is ...
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| 1983 Honda CM 250 custom | 1/10/2009 |
Q: So I got a 1983 Honda CM 250 Custom from my grandfather about 3 months ago. I had been sitting ...
A: If I am reading you right, it sat for many years, you had it running (but not well) and then let it ...
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| running bad and getting worse | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 1983 GL1100 interstate. While on a short trip (approximately 100 kilometers)my bike lost ...
A: It sounds like a carb related problem to me. Or maybe the vacuum line that runs to the timing ...
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| CB900C Cam Swap | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Mr. Kingsmill, I am currently restoring and customizing an 82 CB900 given to me by my father. He ...
A: I do not know if the cam from an 1100 will fit a 900, let alone improve the performance, but I know ...
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| charging problem | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a Honda SL125 S0 1970 motor that I have mounted on a three wheeler and I have had it running ...
A: The first thing to do is get a shop manual for the SL125. Make sure that you have made all of the ...
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| 1983 honda c70 wiring problems | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have bought the engine to use on my atc70 trike but as you will know the 1984 trike has points ...
A: There's more to it than just hooking up the points to some wires from the engine. Points ignition ...
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| 83 honda magna v45 | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have a Honda magna that i have just recently purchased the bike starts fine but as the bike runs ...
A: I realy have no experience with Magnas, but I will make a few general suggestions. Check the ground ...
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| Honda Magna '84 electrical | 1/2/2009 |
Q: My scoot's rear brake/tail lights are not working and a light is on on the instrument panel. I have ...
A: You did not provide the complete model number. I will answer your question based on the VF750C (V65) ...
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| Sputters at lower rpms | 12/31/2008 |
Q: 1982 Honda CX500 16,000 miles. Within the last month have had carbs cleaned and synched, new ...
A: If your bike is an '82, it must be a CX500C That means it has the same electronic ignition system ...
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| 1982 gl500 s/w fuel leaking | 12/30/2008 |
Q: thanx for the help... my silverwing suddenly started losing gas from the overflow and a center hole ...
A: Fuel coming out of the overflow tube is usually caused by the float valve in the carb not shutting ...
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| why my Yamaha will not start | 12/28/2008 |
Q: My Yamaha XVS1100 has been stored in the garage for couple of months not heated rather cold ...
A: Dirt or water in the fuel could cause this. The cure is to drain the tank & carbs and then fill it ...
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| 94 kx250 | 12/27/2008 |
Q: well thanks for just reading this i have a 94 kx250 top & bottom rebuilt 6 months ago. the bike ran ...
A: I wondered if you were an Aussie when you called it a "carby". I have some very good friends in Aus. ...
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| 94 kx250 | 12/26/2008 |
Q: well thanks for just reading this i have a 94 kx250 top & bottom rebuilt 6 months ago. the bike ran ...
A: To begin, I would like to thank you for checking all the things you did before asking. It makes my ...
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| 81 Honda CX500 won't fire | 12/25/2008 |
Q: Just bought this bike, it turned over fine upon inspection, and upon reaching home. Today it will ...
A: OK, I'll assume that you know that the kill switch (on the right hand switch cluster) needs to be ...
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| 1977 mr 175 | 12/23/2008 |
Q: hi i was just wondering when i turn my bike on when its cold it will run but i cant take it off ...
A: It sounds like your carb needs a good cleaning and possibly a full rebuild. If your carb has never ...
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| 1980 Suzuki 450 back firing | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I've just bought a 1980 Suzuki 450 it starts and runs ok, but once it gets up to higher Rpms it ...
A: I have owned '78 & '83 GS400s (the 425 & 450 are basically bored out 400s), so I know that somewhere ...
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| 1984 gl1100 | 12/16/2008 |
Q: i bought this bike used i belive it has been setting for about 2 yrs ,,,i cleaned the carbs and put ...
A: You have either the model or the year wrong - Honda made the GL1100 from 1980-83 and the GL1200 from ...
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| honda ct125 clutch problem | 12/13/2008 |
Q: the problem is that when i start the bike the front sprocket will spin even in neutral and even with ...
A: I think we need to clarify something first: The clutch is engaged when the lever is released and the ...
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| 1971 Honda CL450 not throwing spark | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I just dug my dads old cl450 out of the shed and am trying to get her running again. The bike has ...
A: OK. To start with, I will assume you know that the kill switch should be turned on. Don't ask why I ...
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| CL350 possible engine rebuild/camchain | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Long post, sorry. I figure the more information the better, for this kind of question. I have been ...
A: Yeah. It sounds like you have done all the right things to get it running. Without actually seeing & ...
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| Cant get my motorcycle to stay running | 12/9/2008 |
Q: my bike is a 1980 GS550L suzuki i just got brand new carbs all the jets are clean. i put in brand ...
A: It sounds like the diaphragm in the petcock is leaking. The vacuum line goes from one carb throat ...
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| 1981 suzuki gs 1000g | 12/6/2008 |
Q: my bike is not firing on the #2 cylinder at idle although it is getting fuel and spark. Any ideas?
A: A number of things could cause this. The first thing I would try is swapping the plug with one ...
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| Governor ? | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 1984 Honda Magna VF700C. Does this bike have a speed limiter or rpm limited? If so how do ...
A: Just about everything I know about Magnas is in the first answer I gave. As I said, from what I was ...
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| 1982 Yamaha Virago 750 | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I got a virago 750 about 2 years ago since then i have torn it down and put it back together i got a ...
A: Start by making sure you don't have a dirty connection. The cable from the negative terminal of the ...
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| Starter on 1995 Honda Shadow A.C.E. 1100 | 11/29/2008 |
Q: Sidecar, I noticed when I try the electric start on my bike it sometimes wont do anything and I ...
A: Start by making sure you don't have a dirty connection. The cable from the negative terminal of the ...
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| Governor and reserve fuel shut off | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1984 Honda Magna VF700C. Does this bike have a speed limiter or rpm limited? If so how do ...
A: I have no personal experience with Magnas, but I found the following information on the internet: ...
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| atv will not start with electic start | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I have a yamaha YFM-200N 1985 atv.Runs well when you pull start it,starts very hard or will not ...
A: This is somewhat difficult to diagnose without actually being able to make some measurements, but I ...
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| left blinkers not blinking | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I own a 87 suzuki gsxr 1100 and i recently installed a new relay switch for the blinkers to ...
A: There is only one flasher, so if the signals on one side work but the ones on the other don't it ...
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| Rear tire Removal | 11/22/2008 |
Q: I have just recently bought a 1974 Yamaha TX. The bike is in decent shape but has not ridden for a ...
A: You did not provide the information I need to answer your question. I have little or no knowledge ...
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| gas leak from carb | 10/26/2008 |
Q: My son has a 2003 Honda XR70R, it is leaking gas from the drain hose coming out of the bottom of the ...
A: Fuel coming out of the overflow tube is usually caused by the float valve in the carb not shutting ...
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| 1979 Honda CB 750K | 8/10/2008 |
Q: Below is a Q & A from Rich Johnston that would expire on 8/10 and his allexpert accout is on ...
A: I don't have much experience with these bikes, but I will try. The previous owner said the carbs ...
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| 2006 Baccio Speedy (NING)50cc won't start | 8/10/2008 |
Q: 2006 Baccio Speedy (NING)50cc... I test stator is 80 ohm but don't know if correct 80ohm. I cleaned ...
A: Stop working on this machine right now and do not touch it until you get the correct information & ...
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| 82 GL1100 left turn indicator & speedo | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 82 GL1100 in rapid city SD. The bike has 42000 original miles. Today the left turn ...
A: It sounds like two completely different issues to me. There is no connection between the speedometer ...
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| driveability 1985 Kawasaki Eliminator ZL900 | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 1985 Kawasaki Eliminator ZL900 with 13K on it. Nice maintained bike. My frustration is that ...
A: It sounds like the carbs to me too, but before you start working on them make sure the air filter is ...
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| OIL CHANGE 06 HD Softail FLSTC | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have an 06 HD Softail FLSTC. How do you change the oil? Do you just drain the reservoir or do you ...
A: I have no experience with Harleys myself, but the information you need should be in your ship ...
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| Wiring Diagram for CB750 K2 | 8/8/2008 |
Q: 1972 Honda CB750 K2 in storage for 20+ years. Took it apart to clean it up, removed headlight ...
A: I have looked over the schematic for the CB750 K2 available at the link below and I can't see any ...
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| honda cg125 1978 stop/tail light keeps blowing | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have recently bought a honda cg125 but the stop/tail light won't work. Everytime I put in a 6v ...
A: Bulbs blowing like this are usually caused by one of two problems: the voltage is too high or the ...
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| rebuild 1992 honda shadow vlx vt600c | 8/7/2008 |
Q: bike owuldn't shift so found a local mechanic who said he knew what he was doing... after 7 weeks ...
A: I don't think it would be worth spending $3k to fix a '92 VT600c unless it was in perfect condition ...
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| suzuki gs 125cc | 8/7/2008 |
Q: just bought this bike (used)2000 reg engine seems to get very hot and after 15 min run takes about ...
A: Is this your first air cooled engine? Air cooled engines tend to run hotter than liquid cooled ones. ...
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| Seized Honda Rebel Engine | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Well, my wife went out riding today on her 2004 Honda Rebel 250 and she caled me about half an hour ...
A: The first thing to do is determine if the engine is actually seized or if the starter system decided ...
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| 1981 Yamaha Exciter 250 front wheel removal | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I own the bike mentioned in the subject line; just got it. It has been garaged its entire life. I ...
A: Information on removing your wheel & brake should be in your shop manual. If you don't have a shop ...
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| 1995 honda vt1100 c2 electrical problems | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 1995 honda vt1100 c2 A.C.E. A few months a go I washed the bike and took it for a ride.The ...
A: It sounds like water could be getting into something and if it is just happening when you wash it ...
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| 1978 Honda CB 125S battery looses charge | 8/7/2008 |
Q: My 1978 Honda CB 125S the battery will not stay charged. What needs to be done to fix this problem? ...
A: Information on troubleshooting the charging system should be in your shop manual. If you don't have ...
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| trouble shoot electical | 8/6/2008 |
Q: 1981 xs 650 heritage special not charging. what to do?
A: Information on troubleshooting the charging system should be in your shop manual. If you don't have ...
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| waek spark | 8/6/2008 |
Q: 1983 VF750F interceptor 10,000 miles on it. I have tested the main coils, plug wire and resistors, ...
A: Pulse generator (pulser) failure is a pretty rare problem, so I don't think that is very likely. ...
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| 2001 honda shadow sabre 1100 cc | 8/6/2008 |
Q: When I push the starter button on my bike the head light will dim so I know its making contact but ...
A: After 10 minutes of searching I found out that your bike is actually a VT1100C2 (you didn't read my ...
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| where to buy | 8/5/2008 |
Q: i need to buy exhaust camshaft and rocker arms for my 1985 Honda v65 Magna 1100ccm. Any ideas where ...
A: You might try your local Honda dealer - if they are still available they can probably have them for ...
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| Honda electrical | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 1984 Honda Nighthawk 700 S. It sat over the winter at this guys house. He said he ...
A: It could be the battery, but before you replace it you should do a few tests. Start by making sure ...
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| '77 suzuki gs 400 | 8/5/2008 |
Q: My bike maxes out at 55 mph. It's a 400cc 6 speed and should go a lot faster. I'm wondering what ...
A: I had a '78 GS400 so I can tell you from experience that your '77 should be able to go a lot faster ...
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| 1979cb650 | 8/5/2008 |
Q: how do I clean something between the needle and the seat in the carb? do I have to take the hole ...
A: It could well be through the whole rack of carbs. The only thing you can do is pull the carbs and go ...
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| Honda Magna 1984 | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Sorry for the confusion. Yes, by saying it didn't connect, the power didn't come on. Thanks again! ...
A: The most likely causes of this problem are the key switch and the main fuse. Hondas of that era ...
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| honda 1000 gl | 8/4/2008 |
Q: how do you check the oil
A: The bike must be on it's centerstand on level ground. There is an oval sightglass located on the ...
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| 1980 CB650-white/grey smoke | 8/4/2008 |
Q: 1980 CB650. White/grey smoke pours out from the top end of the motor/engine. I think (hard to ...
A: This sounds like oil dripping on a hot exhaust header and blowing back through the fins to the carb ...
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| White smoke out of exhaust | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 74 honda CB750K with alot of white smoke coming from the exhaust. What is causing this ...
A: Are you sure the smoke is white? White smoke is usually caused by antifreeze burning, but since the ...
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| cx500 carb issues | 8/3/2008 |
Q: Bob, I think this bike has other carb issues as well. I would like to know if the float level is ...
A: I'm not sure about CX500s, but GL500s have non-adjustable plastic floats. I think at least early CXs ...
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| 1979cb650 | 8/3/2008 |
Q: how do I clean something between the needle and the seat in the carb? do I have to take the hole ...
A: If they are anything like the carbs on my Hondas you might be able to clear the float valve without ...
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| Fuel delivery prob w/1985 Z50R Minibike | 8/3/2008 |
Q: Nice to meet you "Sidecar"! My son and I are repairing a previously-running 1985 Honda Z50R ...
A: I don't have any experience with these specific bikes, but it sounds like you have a clogged passage ...
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| spark issues | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 1986 Honda Shadow vt500c and I'm having issues with spark and timing. On the front coil I ...
A: Now I think I know what you mean. I don't have any direct experience with VT500s, but the ...
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| Honda Magna 700 1986 | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I know this is related to a bike one year past your expertise but were wondering if you would know ...
A: The problem isn't the year - I can't find a schematic for an '86 Magna online. But I will try to ...
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| 81cx500 rain probs | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Please help with probs 81 cx500 will not run in the rain. Took carbs aprt. clean as a whistle. check ...
A: If spraying water on the coils didn't make it falter or die they are not likely to be the problem, ...
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| 1994 shadow VT1100C NO FUEL | 8/2/2008 |
Q: The bike sat abandoned in a barn for six years or so...i have had the carbs rebuilt by a friend at ...
A: The first thing you need to do is get a service manual or two. I usually prefer 2 because if you ...
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