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Motorcycle Repair/Questions Answered by Expert Bill Silver

SubjectDate Asked
2001 Honda Shadow Ace 7502/7/2012
  Q: I have a 2001 Honda Shadow Ace 750. The battery keeps dying. I changed the battery to a new one ...
  A: Mr. Riley, You didn't mention the mileage on your bike and any past history of repairs/issues. The ...
Float levels2/6/2012
  Q: I have 1997 Honda vt1100c and I need to know how to set the float levels on the carbs? From where to ...
  A: Joe, from the looks of them at: ...
1979 Honda CB6502/5/2012
  Q: I am restoring my fathers Honda CB650 and I am stuck. The honda will not run without the choke on. ...
  A: Mike, be sure that the petcock, fuel screen and fuel tank are all clean and can freely flow fuel to ...
Under engine mounting bolt design difference2/4/2012
  Q: I have a spare one that has no tapering of its midsection. The threads on the spare are in excellent ...
  A: Bob, Honda went to great lengths to keep things light, but strong, in the beginning of production of ...
points2/3/2012
  Q: what is the point setting on a 1971 honda cl 100
  A: Frank, Honda specifies a point gap of .012 to .016" Turn the motor over until you see the points ...
Honda CB772/2/2012
  Q: I've just finished a top end rebuild on my CB77 (rebore/new pistons/rings/timing chain etc) No ...
  A: Paul, after about 15,000 miles or so, there are some parts in the transmission which are usually ...
honda shadow2/1/2012
  Q: I have a 1993 honda shadow 1100 and the engine went bad so I bought a 1997 motor. Come to find out ...
  A: Shawn, you have to match the chassis' electronics with the motor configuration. The different module ...
automatic clutch not disengaging1/30/2012
  Q: Bike/engine: 1974 'mighty green' Honda Trial 70, Work performed: new kick starter shaft installed, ...
  A: Scott, the clutch function's centrifugal engagement function is controlled by the rollers which are ...
speedometer light globe1/28/2012
  Q: I have a 1997 250cc Honda Rebel. The other night I was on the way home in the dark and my ...
  A: Dennis, these bikes use a tiny wedge base bulb. Follow the wiring into the base of the meter and ...
CL72-CL77 oil pump interchange1/26/2012
  Q: Bill I have a CL72 that has a cracked oil pump base . I was wondering if the 305 oil pump is ...
  A: Bob, The wet-sump pumps are all the same, except that the CL pumps have the extra boss underneath ...
1983 cb900c1/25/2012
  Q: what is the proper procedure/adjustment order to dial start and dial in a newly rebuilt carb on this ...
  A: Chris, as far as I know the 1983 models were CB1000Cs, which replaced the CB900C editions of the ...
cam chain adjustment1/23/2012
  Q: How do I adjust the cam chain on a 1980 yamaha xs1100 special. This is a 3 cylinder. Thank you.
  A: Glenn, I don't think that your Yamaha XS1100 is a 3 cylinder bike. They made XS750/850s in triples. ...
engine stalling under load1/22/2012
  Q: My question is not necessarily Honda (as you recently helped me with),but could affect any bike I ...
  A: Ken, you didn't say if it was a stock bike with OEM air filter and mufflers or not. ANY changes to ...
honda vt11001/19/2012
  Q: I previously asked about a non running 1985 vt1100 shadow. Im getting spark but VERRRRRY weak. I ...
  A: Jason, if you have spark to the plugs, it is probably good enough to run. CDI ignitions produce a ...
1996 Honda Magna VF750c1/16/2012
  Q: I have a 1996 Honda Magna VF750c. I was riding when it started cutting out on me and then it ...
  A: Ken, If you had given me the wire colors/location, I could have given you a better idea of the area ...
fuel line arrangement.1/15/2012
  Q: Good afternoon Bill, I am trying to restore a 1967 Honda CB77 and am in the process of replacing the ...
  A: Mel, If your bike is actually a late model 1967-ish version, then your fuel tank does not have the ...
Oil in stator housing1/14/2012
  Q: Bike is a 1970 Honda CD90Z, 4 stroke(general export model). I took the cover plate off the stator to ...
  A: Ken, no worries, mate! Honda put all the stators inside the crankcase and coated them with epoxy so ...
1984 magnum v65 1100cc1/12/2012
  Q: Could you please tell me where to find the solenoid and starter on my bike. It starts then kicks out ...
  A: Jim, the starter solenoid is up by the battery, usually with a fuse holder attached. It connects to ...
cl72 ID1/11/2012
  Q: Could you please identify this s/n for me. I know the CL72 was a 4 yr build but what year is this ...
  A: Paul, Honda went a little crazy in 1964. They made bikes that had serial numbers beginning with 4, ...
65 dream1/8/2012
  Q: I just bought a 65 dream to restore. Looks like ca77. It has this huge fairing that the headlamp was ...
  A: Bud, It isn't from Honda. I have the Honda accy catalogs from that era and have never seen that ...
honda 1979 xr 1851/7/2012
  Q: what are the settings for the screw under the bowl for the carb on the xr 185, thank you
  A: Bill, XR185s with the PD31A carburetor have the following settings: Float level: 12.5mm #115 main ...
1962 honda dream 305 paint1/5/2012
  Q: Can you help me with matching the original paint colour for the 1962 honda dream 305? thanks
  A: Will, they came in 4 colors for the US market. Which one did you need? From my Honda Dream ...
kickstarter1/4/2012
  Q: 78 cb 400 t1 hawk 29,000 mi, Replaced cam chain and Kick starter will not recoil after ...
  A: Chris, You should have a little end play on the k/s shaft when it is installed into the cases. If ...
honda cb450 19711/3/2012
  Q: Had low compression in bike that I bought. So I pulled the engine out and had cylinders honed head ...
  A: Howard, you can determine the loss of compression with a leak-down tester, which is basically a ...
Spokes1/1/2012
  Q: Can spokes from a CA77 be used on a CA95? Thanks
  A: Maybe if you cut them down to the right length, but not recommended. Dreams have wider rim widths ...
1967 CL77 Stripped Kick Starter Shaft12/29/2011
  Q: Hope all is well. Do I need to split the cases to replace the kick starter shaft? I'm not all that ...
  A: Sean, the two things that happen to CL/CA 72-77 models is that the kickstarter "knuckle" that fits ...
72' Honda cb175 initial carb setting/ tuning12/28/2011
  Q: Hey Bill, I own both a 1972 CB 175 k5 and CL k6. The various repair manuals I have all give an ...
  A: JB.... I just set the idle screw so it just starts to move the slide up, then turn a about 1/16 to ...
CB700SC Clutch Rod Oil Seal12/27/2011
  Q: Have the same problem as some of the earlier folks with my 1984 CB700SC leaking oil from the clutch ...
  A: Marc, I haven't worked on one of these, specifically, but the illustrations look like this: ...
HELP12/21/2011
  Q: HOW TO ALING TIMING MARHS ON A 2003 HONDA XR250 R
  A: http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/2003-honda-xr250r/o/m3078#sch95900 For any single ...
86 Yamaha FJ 1200, no crank12/20/2011
  Q: I have a 1986 FJ 1200 that ran fine until a few months ago, when it wouldn't even crank. Battery is ...
  A: Bob, I am not a Yamaha FJ expert, but most all later model bikes have a headlight cutout function ...
my exhaust has melted12/17/2011
  Q: i recently bought a 1980 Honda BCB00 in bits and much to my dismay i have found that part of the ...
  A: Jamie.... I don't recognize your model as described. Not sure if you have a typo there or what. ...
1983 honda shadow vt75012/11/2011
  Q: Is there a more simplified way to measure the height of the carburetor floats.It say's the height ...
  A: Jeff, the "standard" for setting adjustable floats is to have the float tang just stop against the ...
1965 CL 7212/7/2011
  Q: I have a CL 72 that I purchased new when I was a mechanic for a Honda shop. The top end is siezed ...
  A: Gene, Ebay often has CB/CL pistons/rings for sale. You can even use late style CA72 parts. Any of ...
running motor without oil filter12/3/2011
  Q: I have a 99 kawasaki ninja 250 with a motor from a 98 ninja 250 installed what I want to findout is ...
  A: Dunno about baby Ninjas. Why would you want to start an engine with no oil filter? It would be ...
1974 Honda MT 125 not starting.11/30/2011
  Q: I purchased this bike it was almost complete. After getting a few missing parts, I had it running ...
  A: Jeff, you have to have all the ingredients proper fuel at the right time, compression, spark at ...
98/99 kawasaki NINJA EX250R NOT STARTING11/29/2011
  Q: ANSWER: Jason, I guess you have to find out of the rebuilt motor was rebuilt correctly. Get ahold of ...
  A: Jason, Yikes! Motorcycle batteries, on average, last about 2-4 years. Yours is 12! Time for a new ...
98/99 kawasaki NINJA EX250R NOT STARTING11/28/2011
  Q: hello I was wondering if you could help me I have a 1999 kawasaki NINJA EX250R and I just had to ...
  A: Jason, I guess you have to find out of the rebuilt motor was rebuilt correctly. Get ahold of a ...
Honda SL125 running very hot after rebuild11/27/2011
  Q: please excuse my ignorance, i'm on a learning curve here After having a my cylinder rebored, a new ...
  A: John, how much clearance did you put on the piston? Should have been 1.5 to 2 thousandths of an ...
72 cb35011/26/2011
  Q: Bill, My 350 was running very well after a carb cleaning and rebuild of one. Then on a.long ride ...
  A: Rick, the mechanical spark advancer is behind the points plate. You can also give it a quick check ...
72 cb35011/25/2011
  Q: Bill, My 350 was running very well after a carb cleaning and rebuild of one. Then on a.long ride ...
  A: Rick, certainly do your best to clean out any floating bits from the fuel tank. Pull the petcock and ...
CB 900 carbs drooling11/22/2011
  Q: I have a 1981 CB900. When i start the bike all 4 carbs will start overflowing gas from the vaccum ...
  A: Dale, I am not sure I understand about "vacuum ports" reference. Are you talking about the air ...
85 gl1200 goldwing limited edition11/21/2011
  Q: the clutch will not engage the master cylinder and slave cylinder is working fine any help would be ...
  A: Donald, if you are completely sure that the hydraulics are not hanging up the clutch assembly, then ...
SL350 - not charging when headlights run11/19/2011
  Q: I tested my stator and rectifier and got the data below. Do you draw any conclusions other than the ...
  A: Ken, did you check the ohms readings to ground, as well, for the stator? Yellow lead should have at ...
1968 Honda CL175 K010/31/2011
  Q: I recently purchased a 1968 Honda CL175 off Craigslist. I paid little for it but it is in bad ...
  A: Debra, cracks on the stator coils are probably not harmful. If you checked the individual leads with ...
1973 cb 750 honda electrical10/28/2011
  Q: the ground wire on the cb 750 is hot before ignition, after the bike has been started and is running ...
  A: Tim, just which ground wire is hot? Battery Ground, wiring harness ground or ? Looking at the ...
79 honda cb400 t10/24/2011
  Q: I bought my 1979 Honda CB 400 T a few years ago and when I got it home I started it up and drove ...
  A: T.J. Did you clean out the fuel tank and petcock filter screen? ...
ABS braking problem10/21/2011
  Q: Goldwing 1800. Year, 2006. Press on brake pedal and it goes down 2 plus inches. pump 1 or 2 times ...
  A: John, I am not a GW expert, especially on ABS problems. There are lots of GW sites that probably ...
Carbuerator Hose10/20/2011
  Q: i am trying to find the rubber 1/4 " 3 way T hose connector , that connects the number 1 and # 2 ...
  A: Search the web for: 16036-460-771 JOINT,THREEWAY 16047-460-771 JOINT,THREEWAY ...
Carbuerator Hose10/19/2011
  Q: i am trying to find the rubber 1/4 " 3 way T hose connector , that connects the number 1 and # 2 ...
  A: Dennis... It would have been very helpful if you had stated what model bike you are working on. ...
1987 Honda Cr125 wont start10/16/2011
  Q: Hey! I have a 1987 Honda cr125r dirt bike. I just picked it up today and am working on getting it ...
  A: Aaron, no fuel on the plugs can be due to no fuel in the bowl, no fuel being drawn into the motor, a ...
I'm loosing mojo10/14/2011
  Q: I have: 2004 shadow 600vlx (10,000 miles)the bike is basically turning off only when I'm at full ...
  A: Robbie, you didn't mention if you have done any mods to the bike like air filter and/or exhaust ...
Crank bearing noise?10/13/2011
  Q: Bill, My 1966 Cb160 crank bearings spin nicely but some are growly, is this a consern? I dont see ...
  A: Brewster, only the end bearings were available as separate parts and they may be impossible to find ...
mot10/12/2011
  Q: the bike shop i tock it to was supposed to fix the indicators but didnt yet it still passed its mot. ...
  A: Spencer..... not a lot of info to work with, but I can come up with a general answer. Indicators ...
Another SL350 not charging10/11/2011
  Q: After riding a while with the headlight on....it started running poor...once I turned off the ...
  A: Ken, all stator wires should have power coming out. See wiring diagrams at: ...
Honda C11010/10/2011
  Q: I just recently acquired a 1963 Honda C110 that just need a carb kit to fix it. I'm just wondering ...
  A: Jonathan, once you have the carb apart, you will see the function of each screw. ...
HD 883 hugger10/9/2011
  Q: ride few miles quits, no spark, changed coil and did not fix help!
  A: Jeffrey, I'm sure you noticed that I am NOT a H-D expert. Never owned one and never rode one. ...
1981 Honda CB65010/7/2011
  Q: Starts and runs ok for about 20 miles then looses power and stalls. It feels almost as if it's ...
  A: Mike, does it just stall, then restart at a stop, after the freeway run? Does it re-start quickly or ...
1971 HONDA SL350--NOT CHARGING10/5/2011
  Q: WHAT IS A COMMON ISSUE, HELP PLEASE.
  A: Ira, The system consists of the magnetic rotor, the stator windings, the rectifier and a small ...
Leak?10/4/2011
  Q: This is how the nightmare started... I got my first pay check and did what every other 16 year old ...
  A: Harley, You will need to obtain a Heli-Coil or similar insert to repair the stripped threads ...
Honda 1975 XL 350 Ignition Problesms10/2/2011
  Q: I have a 1975 Honda XL 350 with only 6000 miles on it. I consistenly have starting problems. Right ...
  A: Donn, Make sure your new points have nice clean contact faces. Sometimes there is a film of ...
Honda Shadow vt1100c Igniter Box 88 model9/30/2011
  Q: I want to get Honda Shadow vt1100c Ignition Module 1988 model. New or used. ANSWER: Hernan, first ...
  A: I understand. Information given still applies to any of the pre-97 VT1100s. You will either find an ...
1979 Honda CX 500 Deluxe electrical problem9/29/2011
  Q: I have a 1979 CX 500 Deluxe and when I turn the key I no longer am getting headlight, tail light, ...
  A: Mike, did you check the fuses back by the battery? ...
Honda Shadow vt1100c Igniter Box 88 model9/27/2011
  Q: I want to get Honda Shadow vt1100c Ignition Module 1988 model. New or used.
  A: Hernan, first thing to do is to obtain the current part number from sites like: www.cmsnl.com ...
1984 nighthawk9/23/2011
  Q: and now i have another. In reference to 1984 nighthawk 750 S, i asked about lifting the needle to ...
  A: Frank, it all becomes trial and error, unless you have a dyno with air/fuel ratio equipment. The ...
1984 nighthawk 750 s9/22/2011
  Q: and got useful info. in canada , fuel contains up to 10 % alcohol. I found a gas station that ...
  A: Frank, we are forced to use the same 10% stuff down here, too. A lot of the bikes carburetors were ...
Tires for a '66 Honda Dream 300/CA779/21/2011
  Q: My '66 Honda Dream 300/CA77 needs tires. What would you recommend in terms of makes, and sizes etc. ...
  A: Tony, the stock size tire for the rim size/width is 3.25x16" which is not common among manufactures ...
throttle handle9/19/2011
  Q: 1894 Honda 700 nite hawk for my son cleaned carbs but the throttle does not return starts fine but ...
  A: Tom, your 1984 CB700SC may have a combination of mis-adjusted choke and throttle cables to start ...
ill fitting spokesheads Dream 305 C77 (eu)9/17/2011
  Q: I bought a 16 inch Union Cycles rim together with a new spokes-set but now found out ( at least the ...
  A: Mike, those wheel/spoke kits are a disaster and they won't make them right, apparently. If the rims ...
1981 Honda CB6509/16/2011
  Q: Starts and runs ok for about 20 miles then looses power and stalls. It feels almost as if it's ...
  A: Michael, if the bike will go 20 miles, generally what happens is that the charging system starts to ...
1978 suzuki DR370 pricing9/14/2011
  Q: I recently acquired a 1978 Suzuki DR370 from the original owner from a corner of a barn. After ...
  A: Frank, some basic motorcycle pricing is available at www.nada.com site, choose motorcycles, then the ...
Electrical problem9/13/2011
  Q: My son has a 2010 Yamaha VStar950. And of course his warranty is up so there's no help there. His ...
  A: Rick, the first thing to do is to make sure you have a fully-charged, load-tested battery in the ...
master cylinder 1978 CB400A Hondamatic9/9/2011
  Q: I have a '78 CB400A Hondamatic and I recently found an OE style round master cylinder for it. When ...
  A: James, The piston cups all have to "scoop" the fluid forward towards the outlet when the lever ...
1969 Honda CT90 K1b9/8/2011
  Q: It was running great, always started on the first try, and ran well at anywhere from 5,000ft to over ...
  A: Gary, "has compression" is a relative term. Best to test it directly. Should see about 140-150psi or ...
1976 CB550K - Stiff clutch9/6/2011
  Q: wonder if you can help; the clutch on my wife's 550 is incredibly stiff. I've worked lubricant ...
  A: Rob, if your bike is the early series, based on the CB500K, then it should have the clutch release ...
67 honda CT909/4/2011
  Q: I recently obtained a sweet 67 CT 90 form an elderly friend of a friend who recently passed away. It ...
  A: Ray, not sure what you meant by "checking the points" but I hope you took the time to clean the ...
1999 ninja zx6r no rpm9/2/2011
  Q: I'm having a problem getting rpm there are no problems starting and no issues in idle but a soon as ...
  A: Jay, I don't speak Ninja, so can only make guesses about what might be happening. There could be a ...
timing9/1/2011
  Q: How do I check my timing from top dead center on my 90 model suzuki dr350s?
  A: Matthew, you haven't specified what kind of "timing" information you seek. CAM TIMING is for ...
Blowing master fuse while ridding8/31/2011
  Q: I have had nothing but problems with my 94 CBR 900 RR. I just had the motor rebuilt at Honda, I ...
  A: Brock, what accessories do you have on the bike? Did you convert to some kind of hi-intensity ...
1982 XV750 Cylinder Head Oil Leaks8/30/2011
  Q: My 1982 Virago has 22,000k and has never had any oil leaks untill the last month or so. Leaks have ...
  A: Dana, I went here to see if I could see anything specific to your question.. ...
My motorcycle does not start8/29/2011
  Q: I stopped to fill it up my Honda Magna 750 and then it did not start anymore. The head lights and ...
  A: Renan, if you have NO POWER anywhere, the fusible link, back by the starter solenoid, next to the ...
Difficult clutch release8/28/2011
  Q: I have a 1972 CB350K4. It is all stock and runs very well since I had the carbs cleaned and tuned. ...
  A: Rick, First, loosen all the cable adjusters at handlebars and going into the side cover where the ...
'65 Honda CB77 Oil Pump Removal8/26/2011
  Q: I am attempting to remove the oil pump on my '65 305cc Superhawk to repair the drain plug threads. I ...
  A: John, the pump has to knock pins that index it to the crankcase and crankshaft gear. Sometimes, the ...
1978 cb400a8/25/2011
  Q: I have a 1978 cb400a with rejetted carb, air filter pods, and 2 into 1 exhaust. I replaced the cdi, ...
  A: Carlos, the carbs have dual air cut valves on them with little rubber diaphragms. I think one may be ...
gas hose8/24/2011
  Q: I changed my throttle cable on my 85 Honda XL 350 and noticed the gas hose from the carberator was ...
  A: Sharod, There may have been something stuck to the inside of the old hose which was dislodged when ...
75 mt1258/22/2011
  Q: I see from your profile that you have extensive experience with 60s Hondas. Could you help with my ...
  A: Oscar, I believe that the MR175 is a stretched version of the CR125 motor, rather than a ...
Honda XL 1758/20/2011
  Q: I got a 1977 Honda xl 175 motor put on to a 1974 frame. Does it need a battery to start? All I'm ...
  A: Eric, yes it is a battery-powered ignition, not a magneto. If you get it fired up without the ...
1970 Honda CL3508/19/2011
  Q: I just bought a 1970 Honda CL350. It runs pretty good, but I'd like to take it to a local mechanic ...
  A: Tyler, I don't think too many questions I have gotten have been off-topic on this forum. I don't ...
Removing Right Crankcase from '66 Honda Dream8/18/2011
  Q: I am trying to remove the right crankcase from a '66 Honda Dream C77300. My question is do I have to ...
  A: Tony, The kickstarter cover comes off after you remove the footpeg and RH exhaust assembly. Remove ...
Honda sl125 Carb8/17/2011
  Q: I have a 1971 sl125 and I replaced the carb. with a after market carb . It ran great for a couple ...
  A: Andrew, check to be sure that the brass tube in the float bowl is open and clear to allow gas to ...
1971 CB3508/16/2011
  Q: I have a 71 CB350 twin that has suddenly developed a problem. Upon acceleration it has an ...
  A: Jules, Could be a number of things.... Check the diaphragm on the carb slide first to see if it has ...
Idle jets8/15/2011
  Q: I saw on a previous response regarding a Honda '71 K3 Trail 90 that you were recommending #85 and ...
  A: Kevin, Not sure how I got a #85 main jet for a previous answer on a K1... maybe a typo on my part. ...
Ca77 re-build8/14/2011
  Q: It seems I've (not lost, just misplaced) that little ball bearing that is inserted in the spring of ...
  A: Gregg, Part number for the #10 steel ball is 96211-10000 (5/16") for less than $1. That is the only ...
superhawk tach8/13/2011
  Q: I've just finished restoring a '63 CB77 and have a tach needle that jumps all over the place. It ...
  A: Kevin, Short answer is YES!. The bushings in the speedo/tach drive need special lubrication. You ...
1981 Honda CB 650 Custom Fuel Problem8/11/2011
  Q: I am proud owner of a 1981 Honda CB 650 Custom since it was new and the bike has been dependable, ...
  A: Jeff, check the gas cap for blocked venting holes and put a vacuum source on the line going to the ...
1983 Honda Magna V45 750 cc Electric Dies When Starter Pressed8/10/2011
  Q: I am a novice to bike repair, have only owned for a short while. I was riding the other day for ...
  A: Mark, First be sure that the battery is fully charged and will pass a load test. Weak/dying ...
1976 cb750 A8/9/2011
  Q: i would like to know how to take the mechanism apart to clean and grease ,that the speedomiter ...
  A: Byron, Gently pry the seal out of the housing, clean out the grease enough so you can look for the ...
1980 Kawasaki kz 440 ltd8/6/2011
  Q: i recently bought a kz440 ltd it ran great until i blew the carb diphaframs it sat for a while then ...
  A: Kenny, don't know the specifics on a KZ440, but there should be a starter clutch hub with rollers ...
Honda 305 scrambler8/5/2011
  Q: I am working on 1968 305 scrambler The left side has been fouling the plug. The plug is black and ...
  A: Gary, the usual setup for CL77s is: Timing set dynamically so that neither side exceed the !! marks ...
1981 Honda CB 650 Custom Fuel Problem8/2/2011
  Q: I am proud owner of a 1981 Honda CB 650 Custom since it was new and the bike has been dependable, ...
  A: Jeff, thanks for sending in detailed notes on what you have done and the outcomes. I know there ...
1975 Honda cb200T8/1/2011
  Q: Last October I got myself a 1975 honda cb200t. Once Spring came along I went out and bought a new ...
  A: Eric, I would have the battery recharged and load tested, to eliminate a possible bad battery, ...
1982 Honda CM250 Custom7/31/2011
  Q: I just purchased a 1982 Honda cm250 custom and am in need of a carburetor. It didn't come with one ...
  A: Nick, the part number is 16100-KB4-672 MSRP $175.12 You might contact your local Honda dealer ...
oil light7/30/2011
  Q: bill thanks for your help, I have a 85 honda vf700f interceptor on my last ride my oil light ...
  A: Anthony, you need to get a pressure gauge on the motor to see what your readings are. If they verify ...
78 CM185T Twinstar7/29/2011
  Q: I have a "78 CM185t Twinstar that won't start. I was riding up to a stoplight, pulled the clutch ...
  A: Brad, check the following... Gas in the tank, put the fuel petcock on R(eserve). Get battery ...
84 magna vf700 exhaust7/28/2011
  Q: I'm really wanting a unique sound outta my magna I still have the stock 4 to 2 system with no ...
  A: Tony, I don't condone loud motorcycles off the track. If you have done your research and nothing is ...
i got a 82 kawaski kz1100 got problem with elctronic7/27/2011
  Q: i had to hook a switch from the main fuse to the ignition fuse for this motorcycle to start i take ...
  A: Mike, I can't be very helpful for you on this question, because it is not a Honda. Basically, you ...
1976 honda mr-175e7/26/2011
  Q: . but when hooked up with filter is loads up real bad..in all throttle positions...smokes allot real ...
  A: Mike, what sized jets are in the carburetor now? Float level should be 20mm Main jet #122 and the ...
Honda TL 1257/24/2011
  Q: Hey Bill I have great interest in old Honda fours especially dirt bikes. I am restoring a 78 TL 125 ...
  A: Brenden, I don't have a lot of references to a 1978 TL125. Here are a couple of good websites for ...
3057/23/2011
  Q: Mr Silver, I'm retiring Aug 1st and have been thinking about buying a 60's 305 Honda to restore. My ...
  A: David, I have rebuilt about 6-7 engines in the past year and a half. Barnett makes a 305 clutch ...
'79 Honda cx500 ignition7/22/2011
  Q: My '79 Honda CX500 quit running. Rt plug will spark-Left won't. If I connect the Rt CDI box lead ...
  A: Steve, you have to check the pulser coil leads to see if they both have about the same resistance ...
1976 CB750 A ELECTICAL PROBLEMS7/21/2011
  Q: im writting to you about my dads old 76 750a honda of witch is about to make my hair fall out lol . ...
  A: Bryon, here is a reference to a Honda recall, which is written for the later models, but I think ...
1973 SL70 CARB PROBLEM7/20/2011
  Q: I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE CARB? THE BIKE IDLES WELL AND RUNS WELL IF I GIVE THROTTLE SLOW TO ...
  A: Donald, start from the beginning as "carb problems" often are the result of other maintenance ...
1963 Dream Front Suspension7/19/2011
  Q: Bill, You have helped me in the past and I need help again. I have removed the front suspension on ...
  A: Louis, Yep! Those screws are #$@@$%@&& to get out. I wrestled with the ones on my CE71 restoration ...
1982 Honda CB900C7/18/2011
  Q: I need help with this bike...it's driving me nuts. I know that there is a charging system, but now ...
  A: Mike, I guess the first question is "Did you run out of gas?" Sounds cheeky, but people forget ...
1973 CL350 Honda7/17/2011
  Q: Do you know how I can get access to a free copy of the exploded engine view of a CL350 Honda?
  A: Gary, the illustrated parts are shown on various sites, such as www.cmsnl.com ...
left side cylinder problems?7/16/2011
  Q: I have a 1973 honda Cb450, DOHC I know she needs a new battery but I usaly get her running however ...
  A: Timothy, first of all this is a battery-powered ignition system. ALWAYS start with a fully- charged ...
1982 honda cm250c7/15/2011
  Q: first off I wanted to thank you for doing this for free you guys have really been a big help. ...
  A: Erik, if the carburetor hasn't been cleaned for a long time, the slide could be dragging internally, ...
charging sytem7/14/2011
  Q: I have just encountered a problem the charging system the battery brand new started losing its ...
  A: but I would suggest you find out the actual specifications from Honda before spending money on a ...
74 CB450 carbs7/13/2011
  Q: I have a 74 cb450 with Keihin carbs recently rebuilt by Dime City Cycles. My question is how do I ...
  A: Don, the last thing to do on a tune-up is the carburetor synch and adjustment. MAKE SURE that the ...
Keihin 745B Carb7/5/2011
  Q: I'm not knowledgeable by any means on these parts. Could you tell me where the float bowls and carb ...
  A: Tina, Here is an exploded view of one of these carburetors. ...
'73 CB350 eats sparkplugs7/4/2011
  Q: This one has been stumping me for a while, here’s the full scoop: I have a 1973 Honda CB350 that I ...
  A: Adam, I had a similar problem with a CL350 and it turned out to be a bad coil. All these original ...
timing alignment on 86 interceptor 7007/3/2011
  Q: i actually have2 questions, 1- do you know where i can find the tourque specs for head bolts and ...
  A: Chris, I guess I only have one real answer for your two questions. Here is a reference to a ...
72' Honda CB1007/2/2011
  Q: I just recently have come into ownership of a 72\´ Honda CB100. We changed out the gas, oil, cleaned ...
  A: Hailey, I hope you took the carb all apart for cleaning, as the air/fuel passages inside the carb ...
Honda 1980 C70 Deluxe7/1/2011
  Q: I am trying to help my friend with this one, he is the owner of the motorbike "Honda C70 Deluxe" ...
  A: Mark, The C70 Passport is still around in various incarnations. You can usually find some good used ...
Keihin 745B Carb6/30/2011
  Q: I'm hoping either you or someone else can possibly answer my question. I was told that this carb ...
  A: Tina, the carbs are definitely from the 1974-76 CB/CL360 series bikes. The CJ360s had a 759A carb ...
1964 Honda Dream 3006/29/2011
  Q: I have an old 64 dream that I'm restoring. The serial number is ca78 so I'm assuming it's a 1964. ...
  A: Jason, congratulations on taking on the Dream project. To answer your questions: CA78s actually ...
2010 300cc Johnny Pag spyder6/27/2011
  Q: Bike has been sitting for a month starts but won't turn over. Any suggestions???? Don't live near ...
  A: Nita, do you mean that it turns over and won't start? In most cases where a running bike has been ...
1983 vt 750c honda shadow is overcharging6/26/2011
  Q: I have a 1983 vt 750c honda shadow and i am having problems. I rode the bike for a few years and ...
  A: Karen, Go to www.electrosport.com and download the free troubleshooting guides for the charging ...
Honda CL72 2506/25/2011
  Q: I have a CL72 thats been sitting for 25 years I'd like to restore it. Its in good shape for as long ...
  A: Rick, your bike is a VERY early production 1964 model. Honda actually built two series of bikes, ...
1985 Yamaha Virago 7006/24/2011
  Q: I have a 1985 yamaha virago 700. I had to replace idler gear #2 and the starter to get the bike to ...
  A: Christopher, I am certainly not a Virago expert. The transmission is generally not a source of ...
1980 CB6506/22/2011
  Q: I just got a complete bike from a freind. It was running before I got it but has been sitting for a ...
  A: Justin, once you get the clutch cover off on the other side, you can judge the condition of the ...
81 honda 6506/21/2011
  Q: hey my name is mo i have a 81 honda 650-i just put a new battery in it and it wont crank unless i ...
  A: Mo, check your battery to see that it is fully charged and ready to turn the motor over. You may ...
1985 honda shadow vt700c6/18/2011
  Q: i bought my bike from my brother-in-law and he let it sit for about a year. i drove it from phenix ...
  A: Justin, if you don't have a manual, here's a download link for you. ...
1980 CB6506/17/2011
  Q: I just got a complete bike from a freind. It was running before I got it but has been sitting for a ...
  A: Justin, The first order of business would be to see if the shaft is frozen in the outer side cover. ...
83 Honda vt750 Shadow IC Ignitors6/16/2011
  Q: Having problems with getting spark to the front coil. The coil checks out ok with an ohm meter and I ...
  A: Alan, motorcycle electronics are not my favorite subject, especially when you are trying to mix and ...
reply rom last nite6/15/2011
  Q: do i have to take the engine out to take the heads off? to replace the valves.
  A: Stephanie.... ???? I didn't take any questions from you last night. I went back through all of my ...
1965 CL726/14/2011
  Q: Bill: I have a 1965 Honda CL72 250 Scrambler with a polished aluminum fenders front and rear and ...
  A: Russ, Honda did offer polished fenders, from the factory, in 1962-63, as far as we know. From 1964 ...
Honda 650c custom6/13/2011
  Q: I have an Honda CB custom and she smokes out the left to pipes an she also backfires out the far ...
  A: Cory, given the limited information, any number of things can be happening. Is the smoke black or ...
my suzuki5/27/2011
  Q: i have a 1985 suzuki 750 and when i go into 3rd gear it kind of bogs out could that be the plugs or ...
  A: Jeff... ONLY in third gear? Plugs/wires are load related, but you would notice the problem in all ...
1973 CB4505/26/2011
  Q: Recently I bought a 1973 CB450 with roughly 8,000 miles on it. It was in great condition for being ...
  A: Danny, were the spark plug really wet with fuel when you removed them? Are they black and sooty on ...
RE: Honda 2007 CRF100F Will Not Start after sitting thru Winter5/25/2011
  Q: I bought my son a new 2007 CRF100F dirt bike. He used it only during the summer months and this year ...
  A: You have to remove the jets and clean them out so you can see light through them. Once the idle ...
Stator5/24/2011
  Q: I just recently brought my bike honda cm 400e.. It wasnt staying charged and i had bought a new ...
  A: Austin, replacing the stator takes about an hour, but the parts are scarce and very expensive. The ...
84 Honda cb650sc Nighthawk Electrical Failure5/23/2011
  Q: Ok, I will explain in detail the problem I am having so it may be easier to diagnose. 3 months ago ...
  A: Glad you have found the main problem areas now. Check for similar switches on CB550SC and perhaps ...
84 Honda cb650sc Nighthawk Electrical Failure5/22/2011
  Q: Ok, I will explain in detail the problem I am having so it may be easier to diagnose. 3 months ago ...
  A: Jamie, without knowing which wires were damaged and the state of your charging system, battery ...
heads removal on 82 honda cb 7505/21/2011
  Q: a spark plug thread snapped inside plug hole,i tried <easy off>,with no success,can i remove the ...
  A: William, the short answer is NO. Get a shop manual and follow the procedures correctly. Note the ...
sychronizeing carbs5/20/2011
  Q: how do you sychronize carbs on a 1977 gl1000 goldwing and were can i find the tool thanks
  A: John, you synchronize the right side carbs first to each other. Then, you synchronize the left side ...
Battery Warning5/19/2011
  Q: I have a 1982 Yamaha XJ1100 and my Battery Warning light is on. I have disconnected the battery ...
  A: Duane..... Obviously not a Honda question. The little bit of Yamahas that I have been exposed to ...
cl77 gas lines5/18/2011
  Q: Bill, We meet several years ago but now I'm in Dana Point restoring a 1968 CL77. My problem is the ...
  A: Roger, I guess I would have to see photos of the interference issues, as I haven't heard of this ...
1998 Suzuki Savage TDC and valves5/16/2011
  Q: I have a 1998 Suzuki Savage and am trying to adjust the valves but have to set TDC first. The TDC ...
  A: Lou, a 4 stroke engine cycles between TDC Compression and TDC overlap, because it requires 2 ...
help on 1980, cb650 honda5/15/2011
  Q: Well, I bought this bike, cb650 honda, 80 model. It was running great. I rode it for about an hour ...
  A: Your rotor is way out of specs, as you can see by the directions given at Electrosports. When you ...
low fuel light on inst.cluster5/14/2011
  Q: when I get below 1 gal of fuel in res. tank my fuel low light should come on but it doesn't. I ...
  A: Mike, I don't know what you are working on, but you have eliminated everything but the sensor ...
1983 Honda V45 Magna 750 clutch issues5/13/2011
  Q: Just got this bike. I am having issues with the clutch. At first the slave cylinder was leaking out ...
  A: Kent, you will need a set of special long-nosed snap ring pliers to get the master cylinder apart ...
Classic Enduro5/12/2011
  Q: Got fifteen hundred or less to spend, want to buy a big thumper enduro. Don't care how old, just ...
  A: Gene..... I don't ride dirt bikes/enduros and have only a basic knowledge of Honda's products. The ...
diagram of virago 700 motor5/11/2011
  Q: where is a regulator/rectifier located on a virago 700 motor.. and how do i get free way to see ...
  A: Timothy... Care to share the year of your bike? Go here for a list that should help out.... ...
Hard shifting and lunging forward5/10/2011
  Q: I have a 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Vn800 classic.My question is if the bike doesn't warm up for quite ...
  A: Michael, it would have been helpful to know the mileage on the bike/engine. Symptoms you describe ...
1980 honda 4005/9/2011
  Q: I'm having an idle problem and a miss at constant speed with exhaust popping on decel. could this ...
  A: Clem, the "wings" on the idle mixture screws are limiter cap stops, to prevent tampering of the idle ...
73 Honda CB3505/8/2011
  Q: While replacing the starter I realized that the replacement starter given to me was the wrong model. ...
  A: David, either you mis-assembled the parts, forgot to engage the spring properly or the two ...
'82 GS650G engine problems5/7/2011
  Q: 1982 Suzuki GS 650G bought new with 70,000km missing badly up to 3500 rpm (lurching) and fouling ...
  A: Bob, with compression that low, it probably needs a full valve job, with guides and piston/rings ...
1984 honda goldwing5/6/2011
  Q: my goldwing will not start by the start switch when you press the switch the lights dim but will ...
  A: Raymond.. couple of possibilities are: Bad starter switch... long-standing problem with bikes in ...
ct90 cam tensioner 1966 and 1972 engines5/5/2011
  Q: I am moving the engine components (piston, cyclinder, head assembly)from a 1972 CT90 with a ...
  A: Mike, you are correct. It uses a light spring to keep things in place, then uses the oil flow from ...
ed5/4/2011
  Q: how can i know where the regulator rectifier is located in my 1986 yamaha 700cc
  A: Edwin, it is the big finned part, usually mounted near the battery. The stator harness normally ...
1982 cb7505/2/2011
  Q: I am having a charging issue with my bike. It has sat for a couple years and now it has a new ...
  A: Jason, if the stator lead hasn't fried itself and the rectifier/regulator haven't been damaged, the ...
1986 Honda Magna VF7005/1/2011
  Q: When installing a New battery I didn't realize the positive/negative terminals on the New batter ...
  A: Patrick, the shop manual should have a wiring diagram and component locations. I imagine that you ...
1964 Honda Dream 3054/30/2011
  Q: we still have a short with the ignition switch unhooked. Any ideas? Is there a place to download ...
  A: Beka, with the ignition switch out of the circuit, the only exposed hot leads are to the rectifier ...
Clutch4/29/2011
  Q: I have a 68 Dream that I parked for the winter in a garage. Before I put it away the clutch was ...
  A: Ron, Honda clutches have been known to "stick" together when stored for a long period of time, ...
BROKEN 83 Magna 1100with a stumped owner4/27/2011
  Q: I have a 1983 1100 V 65 Magna and this thing is drivin me nuts it runs great for about five minutes ...
  A: Rod, the tachometer signal from the coils is an indicator of where the problem lies. The actual ...
rm 1254/26/2011
  Q: i have an 2001 rm 125 and i was riding and then suddenly it started to bog down and it will start ...
  A: Blake, not my brand or motorcycle type.... but it sounds like it seized to me! Pull the spark plug ...
Honda SL125 piston4/25/2011
  Q: my piston blew on my sl125. It overheated and a part of the piston broke up. There is no other ...
  A: John, 1 to 2mm is .040" to .080" on this side of the pond (unless you meant .1 to .2mm). Clearance ...
Honda SL125 piston4/24/2011
  Q: my piston blew on my sl125. It overheated and a part of the piston broke up. There is no other ...
  A: John, Honda's first version 125s were 56.mm (122cc), then switched to the 56.5mm sizes for a 124cc ...
86 magna vf7004/22/2011
  Q: missed a gear/oil is leaking from behind clutch slave cylinder around the clutch rod. a oil seal ...
  A: Seth, you can replace all the seals w/o splitting the cases. The notch allows excess fluid to drain ...
85 nighthawk 7004/21/2011
  Q: Iknow that this is not quite your expert area, but.I have a 1985 honda nighthawk and I can not find ...
  A: Brian, the VF700s are not at all related to the CB700SC model Although they were built in the same ...
Honda 1504/20/2011
  Q: I have started to restore a 1965 150 baby dream After I bolted the case up I tried to blow air ...
  A: The Honda checklist for oil flow indicates that the test point for oil is the right rear cylinder ...
85 nighthawk 7004/17/2011
  Q: Iknow that this is not quite your expert area, but.I have a 1985 honda nighthawk and I can not find ...
  A: Brian, The CB700SC is one of a line of related bikes which have the hydraulic valve train engines, ...
1967 CL774/16/2011
  Q: I recently restored my 1967 305 Scrambler. (used your restoration guide) It's running, but I would ...
  A: Chris, if you follow the tune-up guide in the book, it should be running as good as it can. ...
1974 CB550 electrical issue??4/15/2011
  Q: I was driving my motorcycle around town, then decided to get on the highway. At about 60mph I turn ...
  A: Ben, I'll start with the simple things... did you run out of gas in ON position of the petcock? Did ...
Honda shadow 1983 problem tachometer temperature gauge4/14/2011
  Q: Aloha Bill, My '83 shadow 750 tack and temp gauge is unresponsive. Just purchased and it was ...
  A: I did attend some of the holistic lunches in Kona, way back in the 2002-3 era. I imagine that a ...
Honda Shadow Carbuerator4/13/2011
  Q: I was hoping to get some advice on where I can find info on how to fix my '87 Honda Shadow (550 CC). ...
  A: Chris, we are off to a rocky start here... 1987 Shadow 550? Is it a VT500C? or VT600C? Depending ...
1981 Honda CB650 Stalling4/12/2011
  Q: I have a 81 Honda CB650. The bike will stall once it gets hot (after about 15 miles) and will not ...
  A: Ryan, there are many possibilities for stalling/idling issues. Start with doing a basic tune-up ...
1965 cb77 kickstarter4/11/2011
  Q: I have a 1965 cb77 that i have done "riding" restore on. Today my battery was dead so i attempted to ...
  A: Anthony, First of all, never start a CB77 with a dead battery. The battery is the electrical load ...
Clutch bleeding4/9/2011
  Q: I just read "falcon's" how to on clutch bleeding. In it he referenced a V65 magna. Is the situation ...
  A: Bruce, the "banjo fitting" is the fluid hose joint on the end of the hose where it connects to the ...
CB450SC clutch lever start switch4/7/2011
  Q: I just bought a 1985 CB450SC Nighthawk with only 1200 miles. I have everything cleaned and tuned; ...
  A: Sterling, is the plunger still in place, extending/retracting when you activate the clutch lever? ...
1970 honda sl-350 idle adjustment4/6/2011
  Q: fires up with choke on, but when i bring the choke down it dies, im sure the idle adjustment screws ...
  A: David, carburetor adjustments are the LAST thing to do after you have performed a complete tune-up ...
scooter4/5/2011
  Q: I have a 50 cc psd chineese scooter got gas coming out the over flow on carb causing it to flood ...
  A: Ray, these are not high quality machines, but you can usually nurse them around for awhile before ...
Clutch adjustment4/4/2011
  Q: I resently purchased a '84 V45 650 and I would like to know how to adjust the clutch.The release ...
  A: Bruce, I will assume that the bike is a 750, not a 650. There are three different V45 models... ...
atv4/3/2011
  Q: I have a fairly generic question, its regarding a yamaha 350 single cylinder engine. it was running ...
  A: Jerry, you didn't state the length of the machine being "parked," but if it was over a month and you ...
Honda C105T Trail 55 Carb4/2/2011
  Q: I recently acquired a 65 Honda Trail 55 & the rubber lines going to/from the carb were not ...
  A: Don, those should be a atmospheric bowl vent fitting on top and an overflow fitting towards the ...
1982 Honda 110 Shift problem4/1/2011
  Q: My 110 wont go into gear, have check the high/low and it seemed to be fine, but the bike just wont ...
  A: Tery, a little more history would have been useful, like the last time it did go into gear. Is it a ...
Carb/ clutch3/31/2011
  Q: I don't have a Honda motor cycle, but i have a Honda Trx 90 1997, It was bogging down when i pushed ...
  A: Adam, I don't know much about a TRX90, but in general when the bikes idle well and don't make power ...
cb250k4 running badly3/29/2011
  Q: I recently bought a 1973 honda cb250k3/4 which is running badly I have replaced the jets in the ...
  A: Stuart, Start from the beginning..... Adjust the valves, check compression to see if you have ...
ct90's3/28/2011
  Q: do you know what year the Honda Trail 90 ct90's switched to 12v systems? THanks!
  A: There are no 12v CT90s, nor did they do the conversion for the CT110s. Honda did change over the C70 ...
1982 honda magna 7503/27/2011
  Q: Recently started it back up after the winter and it is leaking gear oil out of the final drive. Do I ...
  A: Scott, there are three seals in the final drive. Two are the same and require dis-assembly of the ...
ATC 903/26/2011
  Q: Just recently purchased another ATC 90 to add to my collection of ATC's but it has me a bit stumped ...
  A: Richard.. Servicing your ATC90 requires the BIG WRENCH to remove the BIG NUT on the axle. ...
85 honda magna vf7003/25/2011
  Q: i have an 85 honda vf700 magna that has been setting for 11 years, i cleaned the carbs and the fuel ...
  A: Ray, I may have more questions than answers for you here. When you "cleaned the carbs" what does ...
Honda VT250C 19953/24/2011
  Q: My honda just started to make a strange knocking sound when I pull away on an incline. The noise ...
  A: Jerome, Well, that is a bit of a skimpy description of your problem. The first thing that came to ...
1986 cmx 450 rebel3/23/2011
  Q: Hey Bill, i have a 1986 CMX 450 Rebel. it has spark but its not consistent, i just got it sparking ...
  A: Kyle, CDI ignitions are usually pass-fail, but I do know of one on a 250 Rebel that had a lot of ...
82 cb450sc3/22/2011
  Q: my 82 Honda will not turnover or even try to turn. i jumped the starter out of the bike it works i ...
  A: Ted, the starter circuit has a number of components, starting with a fully-charged, load-tested ...
Random Stalling, 1987 1200 Goldwing3/21/2011
  Q: I just acquired this bike and it randomly stalls (complete loss of spark) then picks back up again ...
  A: Dennis, Wings are not my specialty. ...
Honda 1996 xr100r carb3/20/2011
  Q: Thought I had purged the carb last fall. Tried to run gas through the carb, opened up bowl drain, ...
  A: Two other things to check are the gas cap vent hole and that the petcock is flowing fuel easily. ...
CB72 NOS headlamp rings3/19/2011
  Q: Hey Bill!! I've recently acquired 4 NOS chrome headlamp rings for CB72. On the packaging it reads ...
  A: Jeff... Wow, that is a cool find. 33101-268-010 is the NPS part number. The S is probably for ...
1965 CA77 Honda Dream3/16/2011
  Q: Could you tell me the stock tire size for this motorcycle (front and rear)?
  A: 3.25x16" front and rear. Other than the iffy Coker repops, there are no WW tires available to match ...
Yamaha XT 350 19903/15/2011
  Q: I have problems with a Yamaha 350 xt starts very good in neutral and will run very good also, but ...
  A: Eric, not much of a vintage Honda question, is it? :>) The sidestand switch wiring has to be ...
82 honda cb900c3/14/2011
  Q: This bike has sat for about a year I put fresh gas and seafoam started it up and it only runs on ...
  A: Carroll, Honda coils seldom just die on their own, especially both of them at the same time. Make ...
Dyna Ignition3/13/2011
  Q: Bill I have a 1975 Honda CB360T 2 cylinder that I am restoring. I want to change the ignition from ...
  A: James... check with http://www.bore-tech.com/Vintage%20Motorcycle%20Ignitions.html They don't have ...
honda cb3503/12/2011
  Q: i dont know what to do
  A: justinj, is it a CB350K or CB350F? Twin or four-cylinder? Gotta be specific when asking technical ...
Wiring3/10/2011
  Q: Bill, I have a 78 Honda XL100. What I would like to know is how to wire the bike with out a battery ...
  A: Micheal, you can't use the XL75 diagram, because those engines have a magneto ignition system. Only ...
Wiring3/9/2011
  Q: Bill, I have a 78 Honda XL100. What I would like to know is how to wire the bike with out a battery ...
  A: Micheal, if the bike had a CDI ignition or a magneto ignition there would be no problem..... But ...
Honda 1981 xl185s flooding3/8/2011
  Q: First off I live in the U.A.E. my neighbor is from South Africa. She "owns" this vehicle. When ...
  A: Nathan, when gasoline sits in carburetors for 6 mos to a year, all the light vapors evaporate and ...
front forks3/7/2011
  Q: I have put 4+ fork tubes on my 77 CB750 and was wondering how much fork oil is supposed to be put ...
  A: Bill, I guess you have to calculate the interior volume of the tubes and add that to the OEM spec ...
CB175 timing chain adjustment3/6/2011
  Q: Bill. I shouldn’t even have to ask such a simple question, but I have to say I’m confused on the ...
  A: Vince... if you look at the diagram: ...
1986 Honda CBX 750 FE3/3/2011
  Q: Bill I purchased the bike incomplete to refurbish as a winter project. I replaced the cylinder ...
  A: Barry... I don't know much about these engines, as they are too new for my general knowledge. Found ...
1980 honda ATC1853/2/2011
  Q: It started to tick in the front top of motor and lost the power it had. Before I tear it open, do ...
  A: Matt, that isn't a real descriptive clue. Load related, rpm related, etc would have been more ...
HONDA CB3502/28/2011
  Q: and when i start it up, a sqeak comes from the starter ,and it wont start up, it was running about ...
  A: Justin, the squeal is coming from the starter clutch rollers skidding across the starter clutch hub. ...
200m atc2/27/2011
  Q: i got a 1985 200m but cant get it to start it ran but dont now i got spark and fuel tryed fuel in ...
  A: Jim, first make sure you are using a clean spark plug. Fouled plugs will shunt the spark down the ...
CL772/24/2011
  Q: 1966/67 "SILVER" What is the paint color/code? Thanks, Joe
  A: Joe, I answered this for you yesterday.... Answer: Honda used "Cloud Silver" on the tank, fenders ...
Paint color for silver CL772/23/2011
  Q: Can you tell me the paint color for a 1966/67? I have both and getting then running. Thanks, Joe
  A: Honda used "Cloud Silver" on the tank, fenders and side covers. The original code is no longer valid ...
1974 Yamaha DT 2502/22/2011
  Q: I bought this enduro as a kind of starter bike. Everything seems to be fine on it except the ...
  A: Tony... not Honda questions. Get a shop manual to guide you through troubleshooting and brake ...
1962 honda dream 3002/21/2011
  Q: I recently bought what I think is 1962 Honda dream. I was wondering if you could confirm the year ...
  A: Chris, this is the original factory pairing engine/frame serial numbers for a 1962 CA77 Dream 300 ...
Honda ct 70h2/20/2011
  Q: I have a 1971 K1 CT 70H, when I purchased it the guy said the carb on it was from a diffrent ct 70 ...
  A: Pete. Are you sure it isn't the large drain knob instead? ...
yahmahaxj7002/19/2011
  Q: Yes sir I have an xj700 maxim with 29,000 miles on it runs great, looks great. I was wondering what ...
  A: Ric, Listen to your bike! Even though your owner's manual may state that the minimum fuel ...
1981 CM400A2/18/2011
  Q: Hey Bill I asked a question almost a year ago about this bike. I have since had the carbs gone ...
  A: Jared, the camchain and balancer chain are basic maintenance items, but don't really affect ...
98 vulcan2/17/2011
  Q: it is my first bike all last year rode good now my idle is way to high after 5 min of running how do ...
  A: Paul, first of all there are a number of "Vulcan" named motorcycles in Kawasaki's inventories, so I ...
Honda 50 will not start2/16/2011
  Q: I have a Honda PC50 1968. I Bought it last year (2010) and it ran just fine. I took it on a few ...
  A: Derek, I would check the valve clearances just to be sure that they are closing all the way, first. ...
Honda Dream2/15/2011
  Q: Looking to buy a Honda Dream CA781015676 but do not know what year it is nor if the white color is ...
  A: Mel, your bike was built in late 1965-early 1966. ...
honda cb200 19772/14/2011
  Q: hi my honda has only 19k on clock ex condition got it from museum been out other day on it then got ...
  A: Dave, these engines are fairly stout, so I would go over all the tune-up specs first. Check the ...
1983 honda vt500c tach gear replacement2/12/2011
  Q: I have a 1983 Honda vt500c shadow that needs it's tach drive gear replaced. I want to know how ...
  A: Brian, the tach drive is part of the camshaft holder. see illustrations ...
1966 Honda CL160 Rear Wheel Damper Bushings2/11/2011
  Q: Can you advise as to how to go about removing these bushings from a 45 year old rear wheel? How did ...
  A: Ron, there isn't any really easy ways to do this. Mostly by grinding tools and/or brute force, in ...
1963 Honda Dream Shift Problem2/9/2011
  Q: Bill, You have answered some questions for me recently and I appreciate yuor help very much. I'm ...
  A: Louis, Based on your current report, there are no "easy" suggestions to offer in the way of getting ...
Honda C100 electrics2/8/2011
  Q: I am putting the finishing touches to my C100. Just got 1 problem, doing my nut in - I bought a ...
  A: Kieran, use the wiring diagrams here to be sure you are wired up correctly. ...
Gas Leak2/7/2011
  Q: I have a 1999 Honda 750 Nighthawk and when I went to start it a few days ago, gasoline poured out ...
  A: Richard, It sounds like either the fuel line that feeds the carburetor rack fittings has a hole, is ...
JR50 RINGS2/6/2011
  Q: ONE OF THE RINGS FOR A SUZUKI JR50 HAS A GREEN STRIPE ON IT. DOES IT GO ON TOP OR BOTTOM ?
  A: Lenny, this Suzuki question is out of my area of expertise. My guess is that a specially marked ring ...
head bolts2/4/2011
  Q: I have a 73 Honda 750 k3 engine with a broken head bolt. The problem is that I haven't found any ...
  A: Fran, I am not sure I understand your question. CB750s have STUDS, not BOLTS as the primary method ...
85 honda 700 magna2/3/2011
  Q: my bike has just over 19,000 miles on it. at the end of summer about 1 mile from home started ...
  A: Larry, the backfire was probably just unburned fuel lighting off in the exhaust system, after fuel ...
1965 cb450 KO2/2/2011
  Q: service manual i have shows valve clearence to be .001 inch .003 mm seams a little tight to me . is ...
  A: Jim, the clearance figure is correct, set cold. The torsion bars don't vary much during heat/cold ...
clutch compatability2/1/2011
  Q: Bill. First off, can I comment about the very high score that I am witnessing next to your name? ...
  A: Rick, thank you for your kind comments. I hope that what I have shared stays out there to further ...
73 CL 200 Muffler swap1/31/2011
  Q: I pulled one of these ONE YR WONDERS out of the desert the other day for a song. Been getting it ...
  A: Matt, you can compare some of the mounting details at sites like this: ...
1993 suzuki gs500e wont idle1/30/2011
  Q: I was riding home and gave it some throttle from a set of traffic lights and it cough and spluttered ...
  A: Brian, I think you must have it figured out already. A sudden tear in the diaphragm will render the ...
1966 Honda CL1601/29/2011
  Q: Bill My problem is that when I adjust the carbs to a satisfactory idle speed and gun the engine it ...
  A: Robert, I would agree if the carbs have never been cleaned and kitted in 45 years, then they would ...
No Spark1/24/2011
  Q: I have a1994 Suzuki DR125SE 4 Stroke.I'm not getting any spark the bike has 3499 miles on it. HHHH ...
  A: Jim, most of these small bore bikes have a CDI ignition system that consists of a pulse generator ...
no spark wont fire1/23/2011
  Q: 2001 kawasaki valcon 500 no spark i have a new fully charged battery with key on i got battery power ...
  A: Steve, I am not familiar with your Kawasaki, but in general they are equipped with a CDI style ...
'75 XL350 carb loose1/21/2011
  Q: I have a 1975 Honda XL 350. the point where the carburetor feeds into the intake is loose and ...
  A: Aaron, your 35 year old rubber manifold has shrunken and hardened to the point of causing air leaks ...
Honda SL125 engine cuts1/20/2011
  Q: I have a problem where when I turn the indicators on, left or right, the engine cuts. If I rev it ...
  A: John, it still sounds like a low-voltage problem. First, be sure that the ignition points are clean ...
305 Dream year and key1/19/2011
  Q: Can you advise how/where to get a key for mid 60's Dream with number on key clyinder of T4729. ...
  A: Louis, The engine number indicates a 1963 model CA77. The frame number is on the left side, down ...
head light knob on CL721/18/2011
  Q: what does the headlight knob do on a 1964 honda scrambler CL 72. Does it shut bike off and turn ...
  A: Joe, The big black knob on the headlight shell controls the lighting, turning the whole headlight ...
two wheelers - motorbikes, motorcycles etc running on cng1/17/2011
  Q: sub : two wheelers - motorbikes, motorcycles etc running on cng this is regarding some queries from ...
  A: Prashant, I worked for a company that did CNG conversions for cars and vans. Biggest issue is where ...
Kick start side crankcase cover1/16/2011
  Q: I recently bought a CA77 honda dream 305. The clutch cable goes directly down from under the tank ...
  A: A.C. Honda 250-305 Dreams did go through numerous mods through the years. If you look at the ...
1973 Honda CL 1751/14/2011
  Q: I recently installed a new throttle cable and switched the throttle slides around, and now I can't ...
  A: Paul, you have a 50-50 chance of getting them right.... One way the bike runs crappy and fouls the ...
1976 Honda 360T1/12/2011
  Q: Bill -- 1976 Honda 360T: Have oil leaking into the rotor/stator mechanism on the left side of the ...
  A: RB... there is no leak. All the 160-175-350-360 and 450 DOHC motors run an oil-cooled stator/rotor. ...
Oil leak between head and barrels1/10/2011
  Q: I hope you can help me. Here in the UK I have a 1970 CB250K2 I have just pulled the motor to fit a ...
  A: Gary, after over 40 years, the head gaskets do get some oil migration laterally through the gasket ...
water leak1/8/2011
  Q: . sorry i forgot to tell u that my bike is a honda steed 400cc 2002 model.. actually i just want to ...
  A: Sultan, I really don't have an answer for you on that particular question. I haven't worked on that ...
1985 honda shadow vt11001/5/2011
  Q: just purchased this bike, not running. not getting spark. how and where should I start chasing down ...
  A: Joe.... if you know that all 4 plugs are dead at the same time, then there is a commonality to check ...
HONDA xr250r1/3/2011
  Q: I just noticed that when I returned from a short ride that gas was dripping out of the carb overflow ...
  A: Rod, fuel coming from the overflow tube indicates a couple of possibilities..... Float valve is ...
Source lighting coil1/2/2011
  Q: I have a 1974 175DT Yamaha enduro. It is a 6 volt system. Although I replaced my battery and head ...
  A: Steven, not being a Yamaha expert, we have to dig into microfiche for some clues... ...
honda sl901/1/2011
  Q: i found the markings on carbs and your right its a SL90A also the markings in the main jet..the ...
  A: Pablo, the 5mm setting is the height above the carb body to the highest portion of the float, when ...
honda sl9012/30/2010
  Q: i have a honda sl90,the problem is that the spark plug turns into black & bry in color..the piston ...
  A: Pablo, a number of things can cause gas-fouled plugs, including a weak spark (be sure that the ...
Honda 305 Scrambler fenders12/26/2010
  Q: Bill: My '67 Honda 305 scrambler (black frame and silver tank & side panels) has a chrome rear ...
  A: Eric, the last of the Scramblers made in 1967 have chromed fenders, the later style oval tail light, ...
water leak12/24/2010
  Q: . THERE IS A WATER LEAK FROM THE PIPES.. ITS NOT MUCH.. BUT ITS BAD TO SEE.. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT ...
  A: Sultan, you haven't given me sufficient information about this bike to be able to tell you if this ...
1982 YZ 49012/21/2010
  Q: I have a 1982 YZ 490 that I need to change the "oil" in. Had a carb overflow that spilled into the ...
  A: John, There is a drain on the bottom of the engine to change the transmission oil. ...
1972 Honda CB500 Fuel issue12/20/2010
  Q: I've got a 1972 Honda CB500. The issue I am having is that everytime after I go riding and park the ...
  A: Jon-Micheal, First of all, it is always a good idea to turn off the fuel petcock when you park the ...
2007 night train harley12/19/2010
  Q: had my night train hooked up for diagnostic on scanner showed nothing now on bike it shows all codes ...
  A: I answered a H-D question????? Basically, you have to look at it just like a car. When the check ...
Pulse Coil Generator12/18/2010
  Q: My local shop told me that the Pulse Coil Generator on my XR250R is hooped and I need a new one. ...
  A: Pat, you didn't mention the year.... 30300-KZ1-000 PULSE GEN ASSY for a 1992 30300-MA0-000 for ...
CB125 N disc brake12/17/2010
  Q: g'day bill, I'm restoring a 1980 CB125N for the beach house, its all 99% sorted but i cant get the ...
  A: Tony, most of the cable operated brakes were used on early CB125S, CB200T, MT125R and the CB125T ...
81 Honda CM 400 rich mix/ hard bucking and jerking12/16/2010
  Q: I have 1981 Honda CM 400C. I recently purchased this from a young kid and the bike seems to be ...
  A: Brian..... refer this illustration of the carb parts that may be involved. Yes, you can reverse the ...
1985 VT 700 shadow carburetor12/13/2010
  Q: Stupid question. I'm cleaning my carbs and I take out the float and the float valve. When I ...
  A: Kevin... the spring loop just keeps the needle in contact with the float valve tang, so it doesn't ...
e-starter on 305 engine12/12/2010
  Q: I have some probs with my e starter.I think it binds up sometimrs when I try to start.Could you tell ...
  A: Elliott, Usually the "binding" is the starter clutch trying to grasp the inner clutch hub to spin ...
Fluid changes12/11/2010
  Q: Can someone please tell me what fluids I need and where are the drain plugs on a Rev Tev 100? Its a ...
  A: Ross, I don't have any knowledge about REVTEC 100 engines. I am a Honda guy not a HD guy. Never ...
clutch12/10/2010
  Q: I own a Honda rebel 250 year 2005, engine startup ok,gear shift ok, but hardly move when i release ...
  A: Bring it by the house and I can tell you EXACTLY what is wrong with it.... :>) The most probable ...
1981 honda xl25012/7/2010
  Q: when choosing a head light is the 6 volt light bulb any brighter than the 12 volt bulb.Is there any ...
  A: If you can find a 6v light bulb with higher wattage output, use that, but the market for that ...
Front brake pads on a '77 CB750K12/6/2010
  Q: Bill, I am restoring a 1977 CB750K and am coming down to the end but cannot figure out how to remove ...
  A: Todd, if the pad is rusted/gummed up in the caliper, then just use the master cylinder to push the ...
1982 Honda cb450sc12/5/2010
  Q: I bought this bike that had been sitting for 15 years. Some rust, gas tank is being cleaned out and ...
  A: Beth, http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb450sc-nighthawk-450-1982-usa_model456/partslist/F++15.html ...
honda cl20012/3/2010
  Q: this looks like a very helpful site, thank you for your time! i have a 74 cl200(one year wonder) ...
  A: Al, "Tap loudly" could mean a number of things.... A blown exhaust pipe gasket at the head makes a ...
1982 Cm 250 engine rebuild12/2/2010
  Q: If you dont rember im the kid making the dunebuggy out of this bike engine. I got everything working ...
  A: Erik, if you can find a "TIME-SERT" http://www.timesert.com/ for best results, but you can use a ...
Honda shadow 750 vt 200612/1/2010
  Q: I need a lead for charging bike there is a a lead under seat you plug into I need one to plug in ...
  A: Mick, Honda doesn't supply charging leads with their bikes. Most motorcycle smart chargers come ...
1996 honda xr10011/29/2010
  Q: i have a 96 honda xr100 that wont get a spark at all it was running and i laid it over and now it ...
  A: Michael... I trust that the stator cover is in place and no dirt is packed into the stator?? Do ...
cb400n 198111/27/2010
  Q: how to check cdi and coil to make sure they are working
  A: Richard... Here are some notes that I have given out previously to 400-450 owners... taken from a ...
misfire at 5000-6000rpm11/26/2010
  Q: furthermore i broke down today while riding. I diagnosed and got going again myself. Problem was ...
  A: Jamie.... The fixing bolt for the advancer should lock the unit to the end of the camshaft. The ...
cb500t seems to be missing above 4500rpm11/25/2010
  Q: I have a 1975 cb500t dohc rebuilt top end. Bike starts fine runs fine until it hits 4500-5000rpm, ...
  A: Jamie... check compression first, after adjusting the valves, so we have a baseline to work from. ...
carburetors11/24/2010
  Q: You have excellent ratings! 1982 CB 900F everything checks out(read all your answers and comments) ...
  A: Vince, so you bypassed the fuel control system? ...
Low compression 73 st9011/23/2010
  Q: Had cylinder bored .5 over by local shop, used Vietnam piston with NPR rings,got only 75 psi, shop ...
  A: Al, I can't imagine why the shop wouldn't want to hone the cylinder, unless they overbored it to the ...
honda 2003 shadow spirit 75011/21/2010
  Q: 2003 honda 750 shadow spirit wont stay running. choke is open it kicks over but the minute you give ...
  A: Dennis. the big clue for me was "sitting for months in shed". That almost always means carb ...
79 honda XL185S clutch11/20/2010
  Q: My XL185 has a hard time entering first gear while running. It will upshift and down shift through ...
  A: Jeff, It may not be a clutch issue.... or it may well be. You didn't say if this was a sudden ...
1975 CB400/4 carbs/timing11/19/2010
  Q: Bill i hope you can help!!I rebuilt bike as an old school caferacer and used mesh filters no airbox, ...
  A: Jeff... I got one just like that here now! First, check compression... should be above 150psi. You ...
1976 honda xl17511/18/2010
  Q: i just bought a 1976 XL175. it was a non running bike when i bought it. i started working on it ...
  A: Aaron, the valve stem size is probably 5.5. I can't say I have had one apart to compare against ...
1974 honda cl125s11/17/2010
  Q: Can you tell me how to raise the seat on this bike, thanks
  A: Craig..... Not sure of your question intent... Raise the seat, like remove it? Raise the seat, ...
no start11/16/2010
  Q: My 1981 Honda CM400C was running like a top, starting with the slightest effort. Then it started ...
  A: LOL... I hoped it would be a "Honda" manual... here is the extracts for the ignition system.... ...
'78 hawk type II - fading spark11/15/2010
  Q: I have recently revived a 1978 Honda Hawk 400 Type II. It had been sitting for about a decade. The ...
  A: LOL... I hoped it would be a "Honda" manual... here is the extracts for the ignition system.... ...
setting float valve hight11/14/2010
  Q: what is the procedure for setting the the float valve/float hight on this carb?
  A: Float height is 14.5mm setting. The height is measured from the carburetor base to the furthest ...
Honda CL9011/13/2010
  Q: I am refurbing a 67 or 68 Cl90 for a friend. So far what has been done is the following: 1st over ...
  A: Joe, I think your cam timing is off one tooth. Compression should be 157-180 psi. You didn't say how ...
motorcycle r6 yamaha11/12/2010
  Q: motorcycle sometime wont go in first gear or neutral
  A: Joe, when bikes don't want to shift cleanly in/out of neutral, usually it is due to clutch drag ...
rear cylinder smoke on pipe tube11/11/2010
  Q: ANSWER: Gamalier, It sounds like you have done most of the repairs correctly. Did you clean the ...
  A: Gamalier, When you had the engine out before, did you notice large amounts of sludge and varnish ...
rear cylinder smoke on pipe tube11/10/2010
  Q: hello-I hope you can help me i just repear the 2 cylinder heat complete -honey cylinder-the piston ...
  A: Gamalier, It sounds like you have done most of the repairs correctly. Did you clean the piston ring ...
Kawasaki 4 wheeler11/9/2010
  Q: I know you might not be an expert on atvs but I am struggling and need help before hunting season ...
  A: David.... Here's what I found... ...
more horsepower11/8/2010
  Q: how can i get more horsepower from a 1980 Honda cb650c can i bore the cylinders get high compression ...
  A: Michael... What is your intended purpose for this power increase request? Drag racing, road racing, ...
handa atv11/2/2010
  Q: my 4 wheel drive light flashes 4 times then hesatates and flashes 4 more times over and over and ...
  A: Chuck, that is a system warning error light. First, check with your Honda dealer to see if all the ...
SL350 CAM Cover - Valve Timing11/1/2010
  Q: It still leaks so I need to do it again. I heard that you should not use gasket sealers..just the ...
  A: Ken, do not use grease on a gasket for a Honda motorcycle. Grease will break down the gasket fibers ...
1979 honda xl185s timming10/31/2010
  Q: were should the timming marks line up for igntion timming and cam timming?
  A: Arthur, The camshaft lobes should be rotated so they are DOWNWARDS in an inverted vee /0\ so both ...
1985 honda scooter elite 25010/29/2010
  Q: I INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY AND IT STARTED FINE FOR A FEW DAY'S THEN IT WOULD NOT START AND WHEN I ...
  A: Ralph, battery arcing is not an indication of a bad battery. It would seem to be a failed ground ...
2008 Yamaha V star 650 classic10/28/2010
  Q: I recently put ape hangers on my bike and had to buy longer clutch, idle/throttle cables. I have ...
  A: David.... Check the cable routing from the throttle grip to the carburetors. If you can see the ...
Stuck front brake10/27/2010
  Q: I have a 84 VT 700 Shadow and my front brack is stuck, the bike won't move forward even with power ...
  A: Jim, one or two things have happened to your bike's braking system. 1. The small bleed hole in the ...
85 honda shadow10/26/2010
  Q: my fuel pump runs if i hook up straight to the battery so i know something is wrong with the relay ...
  A: Paul, the ignition module controls the fuel pump relay. It will run the pump for a few seconds when ...
Shocks10/25/2010
  Q: I need to know what kind of smaller shocks I can use on 84 700 magna. A friend of mine used a atv ...
  A: Mark, I have amassed quite a bit of general Honda knowledge, however I haven't put a database of ATV ...
Honda goldwing gl1200 interstate10/24/2010
  Q: battery isn't charging need help is mane mode of transportation. links to good service manuals would ...
  A: Noah, Do your troubleshooting in a logical sequence. ...
1972 CB500 electrical issue10/23/2010
  Q: I've got a 1972 Honda CB500. Has been running great since I bought it (8 months). Today I was ...
  A: Jon-Michael, Go to an auto parts store and buy a cheap $5 12v test light with probe end and ground ...
tail light fuse keeps blowing10/22/2010
  Q: I have a 1980 honda cm400t which blows the tail light fuse every time i turn on the bike. i ...
  A: Alex, pull the seat off so you can check the wiring from the harness connectors back to the tail ...
1984 Honda Magna V45 fuel cut-off relay?10/21/2010
  Q: I have a 1984 Honda Magna V45 that I am trying to get running. It has been sitting for approx. 8 ...
  A: Michael... http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-vf750c-v45-magna-1983-usa_model7608/partslist/F++18.html #18 ...
white honda 50 scooter..........10/20/2010
  Q: my father passed away and left a white honda 50 scooter-4 stroke engine in our care.i believe its ...
  A: Dave, the frame and engine numbers are near each other, assuming that you have a C100-C102 Honda ...
Installed spark plug thread insert now kick starter is seized10/19/2010
  Q: I bought a 1974 CB450 off a a guy. He stripped out one of the spark plug holes. I did some ...
  A: Dylan... verify that the spark plug insert wasn't hanging down into the combustion chamber and then ...
65 160 Throttle10/18/2010
  Q: . here is my problem.. i rode my cb160 all summer long, granted I had some condensor issues that i ...
  A: David.... Look at the tiny vent hole in the edge of the gas cap, just outside of the gasket area. ...
CAM Cover SL35010/17/2010
  Q: I had a leak in my CAM cover. I took off the 4 screws, took off the nuts to the rocker arm ...
  A: Ken, loosen all the rocker arms, by rotating the shafts so that they move the rockers away from the ...
98 VALKYRIE NO START10/16/2010
  Q: After riding and parked for the night , the next day all motor does is spin, no nothing just spin, ...
  A: Dick, I can't say that I have any wrench time on a GL-based Valkyrie, but no spark conditions are ...
Headlamp won't turn on, 81 Honda ct11010/15/2010
  Q: I have a 81 Honda ct110. I have a problem with the Headlamp not coming on. I have removed the ...
  A: Alan, After 1975, all the street bike headlights came ON automatically when the ignition switch was ...
Honda CB400A bogs down under load10/14/2010
  Q: I have a 1978 Honda CB400A hondamatic with 20k miles. It will start, idle, and rev great, but when ...
  A: Rod, what are your compression readings? The spark advance is electronically controlled, so needs ...
76 cb360 kickstart10/13/2010
  Q: There is a faint sound of gears grinding or slapping when the bike is in neutral, it gos away when ...
  A: Bin, Honda 350-360-450 twins all have similar kickstarter designs and issues. If the kickstarter ...
1986 honda fourtrax 125cc10/4/2010
  Q: how do you set the spark timing ( C.D.I )
  A: It isn't designed to be adjustable after factory installation, however if you tore the top end off ...
CL350 top end noise10/3/2010
  Q: Bill. Wonder if I can pick your brain again on my ‘71 CL350. The top end is uncomfortably noisy. ...
  A: Vince, I don't think you can replace the camshaft housing case with the engine in place. It might be ...
1966 Honda 305 Scrambler10/2/2010
  Q: Talked you a few days ago and I am restoring my Scrambler. I got it apart and don't know if I can ...
  A: Mike, I can put together a dual bike CD set for you, that covers most all of the steps (working ...
Year of this Honda Dream10/1/2010
  Q: I have a Honda Dream I would like to find out the year of. The engine VIN is CA77E- 1019434, frame ...
  A: Teresa, Honda began the 7 digit serial numbers in 1965 production. Yours is 19,323 after the start ...
honda repair9/30/2010
  Q: I CHANGED THE ANTIFREEZE ON MY HONDA SHADOW VT750 1984 AFTER DOING SO IT SEEMS TO OVERHEAT AND BOIL ...
  A: Richard, you have to make sure that the system is completely full to the highest point on the ...
voltage regulation9/29/2010
  Q: I have a 1965 cb160. I check the voltage at the battery while running and always seem to get a ...
  A: Jerry, a permanent magnet charging system needs revs to make more volts, so you will see the voltage ...
bike smoking9/28/2010
  Q: I have a 1996 Harley Davidson Electric Glide, and it has begin to smoke. The smoke is coming out of ...
  A: Lee, I don't know a lot about the brand, however the rear cylinder doesn't get the same cooling as ...
carburetor / air box /rubber boot reinstall9/27/2010
  Q: I took the carburetors out of a 1982 suzuki gs650gl out, cleaned everything and am trying to get it ...
  A: Robert, MrHonda will direct you to http://www.thegsresources.com/index.htm for more specifics on ...
GoldWing, 1980, Intrst. Starter Probs9/26/2010
  Q: went out to start the bike 30min. ago. was riding fine yesterday. key on, started to crank then - ...
  A: Walt, Jump across the solenoid posts, so that you are directly connecting the battery to the ...
1975 Honda CB200T electric start issue?9/25/2010
  Q: I have a 1975 Honda CB200T that recently developed an issue with it's electric start. It used to ...
  A: Adam, hopefully the new battery was a good quality one and was fully charged before installation. ...
Honda Cl70 19709/24/2010
  Q: I have a 1970 Honda CL70, of which the rear sprocket has been getting progressively wobbly at the ...
  A: The rear sprocket is cushioned on rubber dampers. Unless the hub recesses for the dampers are ...
Carburetor Question9/23/2010
  Q: Having damaged carburetor no.1 during cleaning and maintanace, this had to replaced. It was replaced ...
  A: Arwyn, the carbs are designed to be used as they are. You didn't give the year, but I looked up ...
1981 Honda CB750K crank oil seal9/22/2010
  Q: I have a 1981 Honda CB750k and lost spark a 1/2 block from my house. I replaced the cdi's as they ...
  A: Pat... Breathe! Relax! The pulse generator coils are oil-cooled and there is nothing wrong with your ...
Honda XL 175 broken kick start spindle9/21/2010
  Q: I have a 1974 Honda XL175 K1 that I've been restoring for a year or so. I just finished it a couple ...
  A: Trevor, the process takes up about 10 pages in a shop manual. I don't have the space here to add in ...
Honda CL100 shifting issues9/14/2010
  Q: Bill I just bought a 1971 CL100 that will shift into low gear while engine is running and back to ...
  A: Ernie... You only need about an 1/8" free play at the clutch lever. If you have too much slack, the ...
1983 honda magna outpur gear case9/13/2010
  Q: the seal on the output gear case is shot how can i change it without removing the motor its all ...
  A: Richard... Magna V45 or V65? In most cases, you can replace the seal without a motor teardown, ...
my 1985 honda 110 atc9/12/2010
  Q: . I recently just took my carb off for cleaning and now when I drive it, its seems to have lost ...
  A: Jason, What kind of "cleaning" did you do with the carburetor? Did you completely strip the ...
used engines9/11/2010
  Q: i have a 1984 yam virago 1000 can i replace the blown motor with an 1100 motor where can i find ono ...
  A: Micheal... Tough question for "MrHonda"! Try these links, instead.... ...
carb problem9/10/2010
  Q: I have a 1982 Honda Nighthawk (cb450sc). It runs, but doesn't have good power, and doesn't ...
  A: Andrew, the accelerator pump is there for a reason. If it isn't spraying a little squirt into the ...
Honda Benley - adjust clutch9/9/2010
  Q: Bill, A friend of mine has a 1969 Honda Benley and it runs but the clutch sticks. He bump statrts ...
  A: Ron, Just drain the oil, buy a clutch cover gasket, remove the cover and clean the plates. Usually ...
Restore Honda9/8/2010
  Q: Mr Silver, I have a 1975 Honda CB360T: VIN CB360 210177 or Eng CB360E 2101784 Bike was kept in a ...
  A: Not sure we have space here to "restore a motorcycle" with full instructions! Anytime you are ...
1962 honda trail 559/7/2010
  Q: No spark at plug, no spark at points. the 6 volt battery is new, does it have enough juice to pop ...
  A: Sam.... Use the C100 wiring diagram here: ...
adjusting clutch9/6/2010
  Q: where and how do i adjust my clutch on a 84 yamaha venture 1200
  A: Joe, based on a quick search, it appears that the clutch is hydraulically operated, thus no ...
GL500I Engine straining9/4/2010
  Q: Glad your available, Here's the issue; My engine seems to be straining in 5th gear at about 50mph ...
  A: Jeff, certainly any excessive rotational drag is harmful to the engine and the bike and maybe you if ...
Clutch cable repair replace question9/2/2010
  Q: Bike is a 73 CL450 scrambler. This is my first bike. I am basic skills level (can use tools and ...
  A: Robert, this is not going to be an open heart surgery experience for you.... but it isn't a walk in ...
1986 Honda Shadow VT700C - no clutch9/1/2010
  Q: Suddenly today I had a very weak clutch when compressed. I have bled the clutch as read about on ...
  A: Grady, think of the hydraulic clutch the same as the brake system. You have a master cylinder which ...
73 CB750 sputter8/31/2010
  Q: I have a 1973 CB750 with about 32000 miles that I’ve put a lot of effort into, but I am still having ...
  A: Brent, if you are still using stock jets with straight pipes and/or air filter changes, you are ...
re: cb400a8/30/2010
  Q: This is in reference to the 78 cb400a with the cdi problem. I got my hands on a timing light and ...
  A: I would stay with the CB400T series parts, especially if the plugs don't fit readily. The CDI for an ...
1996 Suzuki RM 1258/29/2010
  Q: Can someone please tell me how to install a clutch on a Suzuki RM 125? The 6 bolts and springs; are ...
  A: Randy, the bolts bottom out when the washers hit the tops of the spring stands. Just torque them as ...
Yamaha MX100 1980 something8/28/2010
  Q: I know that you said you like to deal with Honda's but i read an answer that you submitted, and i ...
  A: Taylor.. yeah, not my favorite subject...... Pull the exhaust pipe and head to see if there was ...
carb adjustment on Honda Trail 90 (1974)8/27/2010
  Q: I need to speed up the idle speed. The carburetor has two adjustment screws on its side. Which screw ...
  A: Jim, the idle speed screw just screws into the carburetor body and pushes the slide upwards, which ...
cb400a8/26/2010
  Q: I have a 1978 Honda cb400a. I recently had the carbs rebuild buy a pro and rejetted for air filter ...
  A: Carlos, I have to retract an earlier statement, as I was looking at the wrong carb chart for the ...
cb400a8/25/2010
  Q: I have a 1978 Honda cb400a. I recently had the carbs rebuild buy a pro and rejetted for air filter ...
  A: Stock sizes are 75/125 so fine for stock exhaust/intake. Probably need to go up to 78/80 primary ...
cb400a8/24/2010
  Q: I have a 1978 Honda cb400a. I recently had the carbs rebuild buy a pro and rejetted for air filter ...
  A: Carlos, I worked at a Honda shop in 1980 and we saw a lot of the 400T series machines. A Honda rep ...
1971 Honda 7508/23/2010
  Q: I've been working on a Honda 750. It won't start. I've cleaned out just about everything I can ...
  A: Wesley, You need to start with a foundation check first. Does it have compression and how much? ...
84 Honda Magna 700cc 4-clylinder8/22/2010
  Q: First off I'd like to say thank you for spending time to answer this question. I'll give you the ...
  A: Gary, it sounds like you have done a great job of going through the electrical/ignition system. ...
1971 sl175 starting issues8/21/2010
  Q: I have a 1971 Honda sl175. I've been restoring this bike for a while and a couple days ago made an ...
  A: Tyler... sounds like the same problem a guy called me about the other day..... Carb slides are in ...
cdi ingniter box8/20/2010
  Q: this is a nonhonda ? but thinks it general with most all bikes ok my ? is if a igniter box goes bad ...
  A: Andy... generic questions get generic answers..... You have to remember that a CDI system needs a ...
1982 Honda cm450e exhaust8/19/2010
  Q: I recently removed the exhaust from my 1982 Honda cm450e to clean and paint it. It is a 2 to one ...
  A: John, maintaining a tight fitting exhaust system is a key part of a good performing machine. ...
bucking at just on gas,cruising at low rpm.8/18/2010
  Q: i have a 82 v45 honda magna. i changed the oil and it never worked right again. at cruising speeds ...
  A: Dana, changing the oil should never be a factor in the bike's performance, unless you didn't put any ...
2001 honda shadow won't start8/17/2010
  Q: Silver, my 2001 honda shadow 750 ace won't start without me jumpin the battery from my car. once i ...
  A: Jenny... First, the battery must be fully charged and able to pass a "load test" before you move ...
removal of rear sprocket bushings in hub8/16/2010
  Q: I need to know the proper procedure (and tool) for removing the rear sprocket bushing assemblies ...
  A: Bob, I'm not sure if there is a procedure in Honda's shop manual for bushing removals in a blind ...
82' Honda V45 Magna8/15/2010
  Q: My buddy just got a the bike and it will not run with the choke off or will not run past 2K with the ...
  A: Kent, assuming that all 4 cylinders have spark and good compression, then the carb rack will have to ...
1972 CB500 Overheating?8/14/2010
  Q: I have a 1972 Cb500, it's my first CB and I'm trying to restore it. It runs good at night or early ...
  A: Mark.... First, do a tune-up on it. Adjust the valves (.002" intake and .003" exhaust) and camchain ...
compression test8/13/2010
  Q: ANSWER: Gamalier, I think that you are asking if the compression test results are okay, correct? ...
  A: If you removed the limit caps on the idle mixture screws, you can adjust them to make the idle ...
'83 Honda CB650 electrical8/11/2010
  Q: I turn the key on and no lights, no horn, no starting. Battery charged, all connections seem okay, ...
  A: Darryl, Get a cheap test light from the auto parts store, so you can trace the voltage flow, ...
82 yamaha xs 4008/9/2010
  Q: i got this bike used, its got 110 and 115 compression but it should still run. its got spark on both ...
  A: Tom, a Honda has color-coded wiring, so the coil wiring issue would have been more noticeable. ...
'83 Honda CB650 electrical8/8/2010
  Q: I turn the key on and no lights, no horn, no starting. Battery charged, all connections seem okay, ...
  A: Darryl... Look carefully at this illustration... not the best, but gives you an idea. ...
wheel and brake replacement8/7/2010
  Q: would like to get rid of rear drum brakes on my 81 cx500. can you swap wheels from a cx turbo model ...
  A: Deron.... are you planning to roadrace this bike? Triple disc brakes is kind of overkill on a ...
1975 honda cb200t petcock issues8/6/2010
  Q: When I'm riding my 1975 honda cb200t I have the petcock turned to the "on" position. Randomly it ...
  A: Issac.... here is the petcock in exploded view: ...
honda 1979 cb650z8/5/2010
  Q: i have developed a backfire problem on tick over,i have not used the bike for 1 week,and all i have ...
  A: Graham, assuming that your model is somewhat related to this one: ...
1986 vf500f8/4/2010
  Q: i was actually hoping you could answer a couple of questions. The first one is, when i push the ...
  A: Ben, the faint clicking is from either a very low battery state of charge and/or a faulty starter ...
78 cb7508/2/2010
  Q: I want to take apart my tach to replace a cracked lens. whats the trick.?
  A: Roger.... is the lens FLAT or convex? If it isn't flat glass you won't be able to find anything like ...
c100 weak spark8/1/2010
  Q: I am struggling to start a 1964 Honda C100, I am getting a spark at the plug but only if I hold the ...
  A: Kieran, Are you using a fresh spark plug to do your testing? If not, try a new one. Yours could be ...
1978honda hawk t27/31/2010
  Q: starts fine but will not take throttle load also appears to be running rich how do i lean mix
  A: Randy... early model Hawk series bikes had a lot of issues with stator/pulse generator coils, which ...
Honda CT907/30/2010
  Q: I have a 1970 Honda CT90 motorcycle. When I go to start the cycle it revs up so loud that I adjust ...
  A: Sam, your old carb may have been fine with some good cleaning and adjusting. The gas from the ...
sparkplug gap7/29/2010
  Q: what is the spark plug gap for a 1994 xr80r and will the exhaust leaking where it going in to the ...
  A: Greg, the spark plugs come out of the box at about .026-.028" which is fine for your bike. Any ...
CB900 custom main bearings7/28/2010
  Q: I want to replace my main bearings and according to the manual I need to cross reference the codes ...
  A: Tim, the chart cross reference is here, but probably the same as your manual. ...
1966 CB1607/27/2010
  Q: I'm wondering if you know how many teeth originally came on the rear sprocket for a cb160. I'm ...
  A: Tobi.. Yep, it can be confusing... ...
Idle problems7/26/2010
  Q: I have a 1983 Honda CM250C belt drive that sat for 20 years with gas in it. I have totally cleaned ...
  A: Lesa, I watched and listened to your video. Did you disassemble the carburetor completely and clear ...
1983 shovel head motorcycle fxsb7/25/2010
  Q: transmission shifter is stuck on second or thirg gear and will not engege in any other gear or ...
  A: Michael, I don't know a thing about this brand, but if it is stuck between gears, either something ...
v45 q until Wayne comes back?7/23/2010
  Q: just in case you may know the answer...i have read a lot of the other Q's and A's in Waynes zone,but ...
  A: Eric... sorry about the delay. Message got lost in my email box for awhile. Actually, I have had a ...
XL250R Engines Dies7/22/2010
  Q: I am experiencing my engines dies after about 5 minutes of riding. I immediately thought it was a ...
  A: Grant, the valve clearances are only .003"- .004" in/exhaust, I think. If they are tight, the motor ...
82 yamaha xs 4007/21/2010
  Q: i got this bike used, its got 110 and 115 compression but it should still run. its got spark on both ...
  A: Tom, 110-115 compression is really marginal. Either the rings are worn out, valves are too tight or ...
'03 Honda Shadow ACE 7507/18/2010
  Q: In March the bike started acting like I had gotten bad fuel and bogging down till it stalled. Then a ...
  A: Craig.... ...
250 honda shadow 19857/17/2010
  Q: i'd like to know what the process is to replace the rear wheel of bike, would you have a video ...
  A: Okay, Sam... You had me a little confused with the 1985 Honda Shadow at first. If you are ordering ...
'83 gold wing carbs7/16/2010
  Q: Do you know what the technical name for the white plastic tube that sends fuel between the carbs ...
  A: Charles.... Can offer you a couple of info options... 1. ...
1971 Honda CB350 Charging Issues7/14/2010
  Q: i cleaned the carbs, cleaned the plugs, drained the tanks, basically got it to start. the bike ...
  A: Mike... Here is a wiring diagram for reference... ...
1982 Honda cm2507/13/2010
  Q: Ok I'm not sure if you remember me but I'm the guy that is building a buggy from this bike that got ...
  A: Erik, the coil wires are manufactured into the coils. In some cases you an work the joint loose with ...
Yamaha PW507/12/2010
  Q: My son is at an age that he is asking to ride motorcycles. His uncle, my brother gave us his sons ...
  A: Mark, if the engine doesn't turn over, most likely the piston has seized in the cylinder bore. Could ...
1982 Honda cm2507/11/2010
  Q: Ok I'm not sure if you remember me but I'm the guy that is building a buggy from this bike that got ...
  A: Erik, the plugs come out of the box gapped properly for most applications. Should be around .026" ...
pe wee 507/10/2010
  Q: when i try to kick start my bike it doesnt give presure until i do it like 4 times why is that is it ...
  A: Emun... The oil in the motor is only for the transmission gears. It is a 2-stroke engine, which has ...
83 magna carburetors7/9/2010
  Q: Bill thank you for being an expert to, maybe, help me. 1st the set-up. I have an 1983 V45 Magna: ...
  A: Beau, in general the differences between carb body IDs like this are in the calibration, but not ...
1974 - 360 honda7/8/2010
  Q: 1974 honda cl 360. i cleaned the jets in the carbs and the bike ran unbelievably great for a minute ...
  A: Tony, you probably ran out of fuel.... and/or fouled a spark plug. Either the gas cap vent hole is ...
Honda 305 Scramblers 66&677/7/2010
  Q: I got them both running but neither would take a full throttle. They would hesitate and cough. I am ...
  A: Joe.... You might try to connect with other 305 owners at the Yahoo Group (honda305) to see if there ...
1986 yamaha virago7/6/2010
  Q: i bought a Yamaha virago 1986 it set for 4 years don't no all the history body in somewhat good ...
  A: Paula, there are a number of ways to treat rusted fuel tanks. The extent of the rust will determine ...
Carb 1979 Honda CM185T7/5/2010
  Q: What are the correct settings for idle mixture screws for a carb from a 1979 Honda CM185T and can ...
  A: Carl, the horizontal screw at the middle of the carb body moves the slide up and down...changing ...
wiring diagram7/4/2010
  Q: Bill ,not to much experiance on tha net [or spelling] I`m looking for the wire diagram for 1984 ...
  A: James.... You are off a good 11-15 years on the year. CB350 models were built from 1968 to 1973. ...
Neutral indicator7/3/2010
  Q: I just purchased a Honda CBR 125RW and as it is my first motorcycle, I am still adjusting to the ...
  A: Devon, unfortunately I can't find any parts manuals with exploded views of your engine. However, do ...
Yamaha Virago 7506/30/2010
  Q: I have a 96 Virago 750 that I won in the divorce. I really like this bike and just got the the ...
  A: Pam, this is obviously not a Honda question, however whoever "replaced the carbs" needs to check ...
replaced water pump and wont start6/29/2010
  Q: I Have an 2003 Suzuki VL800. I recently changed the water pump and put evertyhing back. I have ...
  A: Steve, you need air, fuel, compression and spark to make the engine operate. According to the ...
Electrical Problem6/28/2010
  Q: I have a 1982 Honda XL500R with very low miles. The bike was stored inside a garage and drained of ...
  A: Raymond... Here is a Honda OEM manual page section with troubleshooting steps. ...
cb350 engine rebuild6/27/2010
  Q: I have a 1971 cb350 K3 with about 5500 miles on it. I found that it was shooting fuel out the air ...
  A: Pete.... Did you install NEW o-rings on the rocker arm shafts? Old o-rings can get hardened and ...
charging problems6/25/2010
  Q: stator and rectifier. And I recharged my battery last night and started the bike today I road it for ...
  A: Danny, well I am not god, but might be able to help give you some directions about how to tackle ...
kawasaki bayou 300 starter6/18/2010
  Q: the starter will not the bike turn over but makes a clicking sound (at the solenoid i think) when i ...
  A: Nacho, the starting system consists of the battery (fully charged and able to pass a load test), the ...
starter problems6/16/2010
  Q: Bill here I am again I have the 1984 650 nighthawk and when I push the starter button it just clicks ...
  A: James, when the starter just clicks, generally it is a solenoid problem, if you are sure that the ...
GR650 Vibration6/15/2010
  Q: I have a '83 Suzuki GR650 Tempter with 4100 miles. It has developed a high frequency vibration that ...
  A: Pete, I had to look up info on this model, as it is not a Honda and not a model I have encountered ...
baffles6/14/2010
  Q: how do i remove the baffle from a 2004 suzuki vl800, and will i need to rejet the carb.
  A: Jerry, they are not removable. They are usually welded in and/or riveted. If you feel a burning need ...
suzuki intruder6/13/2010
  Q: please help i'm new to the bike world and i just a bought a 94 intruder 1400 back in april and i've ...
  A: Henry.... "Hearing gas in the tank" isn't the same as checking to see if it has to go on reserve ...
cb650z6/12/2010
  Q: I recently bought a cb650z partially restored, having now finished the restoration i tried to fire ...
  A: Richard, the rocker arm cover bolts are all 6mm x 1.0 pitch threads. Very common on motorcycles and ...
electrical problems!6/11/2010
  Q: i've got a 75 honda 550F that is having some electrical trouble. previously the bike was running ok. ...
  A: Rick, Sounds like you could write a book on the possibilities. See wiring diagram on site below and ...
single cylinder not firing has fuel, spark, and compression6/10/2010
  Q: I have a 1980 CB650 C. Cylinder #4 is not firing at any speed and the exhaust drop remains cold even ...
  A: Peter... normal compression for a Honda 650 Four is about 175 psi. You are down 40-50psi, unless you ...
1975 Honda CB360T Issues6/8/2010
  Q: I have a 75 Honda CB360T that was given to me by my uncle after sitting in a barn for over 20 years. ...
  A: Brandon, bringing these bikes back to life is an exercise in patience and careful observance of all ...
Motorcycle problems6/7/2010
  Q: and i am having trouble starting my 250 Honda Rebel. I tried starting it to simply run the engine ...
  A: Nick, if you have no neutral light or other lights, then the battery has been drained down from ...
turn signal light stuck on6/3/2010
  Q: I recently got a v star 650. I have had the bike for a couple months and no problems. On my way to ...
  A: Grant, I am not familiar with Yamaha electrics. In the past, they used all kinds of relays and ...
Ignition modules melting6/2/2010
  Q: I have a 1980 Honda CB650C and when I removed the seat, I noticed that black tar like material was ...
  A: Tanya, First, the ignition modules (spark units) often show signs of gooey tar/black stuff coming ...
Honda SL 350 K1 carb6/1/2010
  Q: I rebuilt a Honda SL 350 K1 including the carbs. It runs good under throttle but won't idle. The ...
  A: Bill, if you have these carbs: ...
1985 Honda Goldwing Aspencade5/31/2010
  Q: I have a problem with my turn signals.They work when you start the bike%26 then they stop once you ...
  A: I assume you have the digital dash feature on your bike. I am not a GW expert. A quick search ...
1975 honda cb360t5/30/2010
  Q: I am replacing the cam chain guide .What holds the bottom of the guide in place.It hangs from the ...
  A: Duane... see illustrations here: ...
help5/29/2010
  Q: i have a yamaha maxim 650 had been keeping on storage for tree years yesterday i tried to start it ...
  A: Guinel... the carburetors need an overhaul, as well as checking the whole fuel system for old ...
DR370 Suzuki point gap settings5/28/2010
  Q: I have a 1978 DR370 Suzuki. This was given to my teenage son. The person that gave it to us. Tells ...
  A: Al, setting points is a 2 step process. First you turn the crankshaft/points cam until the points ...
Hyosung 2505/27/2010
  Q: I Have a 2004 Hyosung Alphasport 250 and it keeps cutting off while of driving down the road... The ...
  A: Mike, I don't have any references for your bike, as far as parts goes. If it has a vacuum operated ...
Honda CM450E Front Seals5/26/2010
  Q: What are the risks (if any) of riding a motorcycle whose front seals have leaked? Other than a ...
  A: Kirk, would you drive your car around with bad shocks? In this case, the lack of oil in the forks ...
1999 honda xr100 timing5/25/2010
  Q: ive been trying to figure out what position to set the "o" on the cam gear in order to time it in. ...
  A: Matthew, If you haven't bent the valves by having out of time, here is the easy procedure. Piston ...
clutch adjustment5/24/2010
  Q: Hi Bill I have a 1984 Honda nighthawk 650 and when I put it in gear it lurches forward when I pull ...
  A: Jim, there is no adjustment on a hydraulic clutch 650, assuming that this is a CB650SC model. First ...
2005 honda trx 905/22/2010
  Q: This liyyle bike idles perfect after ypu let it warm up for about 30 minutes but wont idle at all ...
  A: James. I don't do much with ATV series bikes. The 90 engines have been built for years, however. ...
trx 905/20/2010
  Q: Could you tell me the torque specs of the clutch lifter bolts on the 2006 trx 90? just rebuilt ...
  A: Joey, I don't have access to TRX 90 info, but there are known values for the bolts that you are ...
honda magna vf750c ` 82 rc095/18/2010
  Q: I own a honda magna vf750c ` 82 rc09 and I try to change the O ring from the final driven gear .The ...
  A: Cosmin... see drawings here: ...
1983 Honda CM450E seat attachment5/17/2010
  Q: I've had this 1983 Honda CM450E for about 2 1/2 years now, using it to commute 40 miles each way on ...
  A: Kirk, the photos didn't come through, so I am a little in the dark about your question/problem. ...
1986 Honda 250ES Big Red 3 wheeler5/16/2010
  Q: Took apart the carb cleaned it...put it back on..now it will only run with the choke on full. When ...
  A: Tim, it sounds like perhaps you flushed some dirty fuel back into the carburetor after the clean-out ...
Honda 1255/15/2010
  Q: I'm putting a cb500 big bore sleeve into a 125 with a cb750 piston, old time stuff says single valve ...
  A: Mike... gotta clarify if you are speaking about SOHC vs DOHC pistons or something else?? The ...
78 cb750f charging issue5/14/2010
  Q: The bike is kick start only and only has a head light and a led tail/brake light. The issue i am ...
  A: Mike.. from the www.sohc.net site: Testing of the excited-field coil charging systems: Three-phase ...
1966 Honda S655/12/2010
  Q: Just got this and am going to restore this and use it as a grocery getter. When I looked at the ...
  A: Dan, there is a wiring diagram here: http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/WiringDiagrams/MCwiring.php#class ...
points5/11/2010
  Q: Silver. Im troubleshooting a rebuild I have been working on. It's a 1973 cb350g. The ignition and ...
  A: Nate.... Did you take the spark advancer apart? You have a 50-50 chance of putting it back right ...
1980 Honda CB6505/10/2010
  Q: I recently purchased a 1980 Honda CB650 with pretty low miles. I got it very cheap because the ...
  A: Nick, Each component needs to be checked carefully before replacement, so you don't waste money on ...
1979 honda cx500c5/9/2010
  Q: i have a 79 honda cx500c and the idle is a bit high at about 1800- 2000 rpm. I tride adjusting the ...
  A: David... Make sure that the choke cable isn't hanging up. It has a fast idle function when the knob ...
86 rebel 450 shifter sticks5/8/2010
  Q: I have a 1986 Rebel 450 that, at higher temperature and harder riding, tends to have the shifter ...
  A: Kevin..... any number of things come to mind about sticking shifters.... 1. Bent shift shaft, due ...
1987 Honda VF700C Magna Carbs overflowing5/7/2010
  Q: This bike has been sitting for about 2 years. Emptied the fuel tank and ran carb cleaner in the ...
  A: Well Bryan, you are in for an adventure. Sitting bikes develop a lot of aging issues, such as your ...
1979 Honda XL250s5/6/2010
  Q: I got this bike for a case of beer from a buddy..to find out the Cam chain broke..no big deal..But I ...
  A: Andrew, http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-xl250s-79-us_model7690/partslist/E++02.html #2? Honda ...
SL100 head on SL1255/5/2010
  Q: Bill- thanks for the help earlier about replacing the timing sprocket on the SL125 crank (i did it ...
  A: Bob, the combustion chamber is beveled on the edges to accept the larger bore of the 125 piston and ...
(Lock?) Nut size needed5/4/2010
  Q: I have a '72 Honda CB350. Ok, this sounds silly, but I can't seem to find the size nut that I need. ...
  A: Sara, Well usually the dimensions on most common nuts are coded into the part number system. I ...
Top end seens noisy5/3/2010
  Q: Bill Hi, I am in San Diego and have a 1970 Honda Sl350 KO. I just got it running and it seems to ...
  A: Craig.... I am back in SD now, mostly working on 305s lately. "Top end noisy" can be a couple of ...
83 VT750C Fuel Shutoff Relay5/2/2010
  Q: My bike has sat for a few years. I'm trying to bring it back to life. Checking voltage going to the ...
  A: Tom, try bypassing the fuel pump relay so the pump gets a full 12v to the input line. The pump is ...
1972 CB 1005/1/2010
  Q: I need a carburetor for my 1972 CB100 and I'm curious what over models I could potentially pull the ...
  A: Carson, The small 22mm carburetor was used on all CB/CL100, CB/CL125 and XL100 models, as I recall. ...
clutch problem4/29/2010
  Q: I have an 83 VF750F with a clutch problem. Rebuilt the master cyl movement at the slave is about ...
  A: Bill, it is likely that the clutch pack is stuck together from sitting so long. You will have to ...
cb350 engine rebuild4/28/2010
  Q: I have a 1971 cb350 K3 with about 5500 miles on it. I found that it was shooting fuel out the air ...
  A: Pete... did you do the compression test with carbs mounted or not? Throttle held wide open or not? ...
1979 cb7504/27/2010
  Q: I find some times my bike won't idle very well but is fine when I rev it up today I am having a no ...
  A: Don.... "won't idle very well" could be any number of things. Is it firing on all cylinders at idle ...
my 1972 honda cb 3504/26/2010
  Q: i have a Honda CB 350 and the motor is freeze what can i do to unfreeze my bike. thanks
  A: Ken, if the pistons are stuck in the cylinder bores, it is due to rust and corrosion. In some cases, ...
My headlight on my 1994 honda cbr 600 dems when at idle4/24/2010
  Q: My headlight dims when at idle and gets brighter when i start riding then when i start to slow down ...
  A: Micheal, Do a load test on the battery first, then do a charging system check. The charging ...
honda cb350 starter4/23/2010
  Q: Silver, I have a 1973 Honda cb350g. The starter is not working. I have measured the brush sizes and ...
  A: Nate.... If you jump across the two big starter solenoid posts, back by the battery, you should be ...
engine dies4/22/2010
  Q: sharp turn of front wheel engine kills.strighten front wheel 2in to center engine will fire right ...
  A: Richard.... a little mention of year make and model would have been helpful. If your bike has an ...
Brake and shifting issue4/21/2010
  Q: I have a Yamaha maxim XJ 650 and I have two questions you might be able to shed some light on. ...
  A: Danny... not a Maxim expert, but if you have drum brakes on the back, then the brake cam is sticking ...
1884 Honda nighthawk cb700sc l. front turn signal4/19/2010
  Q: The rubber stay for the left front signal light is broken, where do I unplug the signal light wires ...
  A: Randall, I think you will find the wiring connections beneath/behind the headlight/fairing unit. ...
1981 Yamaha 750 virago4/18/2010
  Q: since it is an older bike thought you might be able to help. My 1981 750 Virago is in very nice ...
  A: Ken, it sounds like it is oil fouling, rather than fuel fouling the spark plug. Depending on the ...
humo en escapes4/17/2010
  Q: bill-tengo una shadow vt750c 83 trabaje las tapas bloke limpie los carburadores cuando monte todo ...
  A: This isn't getting any easier... bill - shadow vt750c 1983-corri the motorcycle and the smoke ...
2000 honda cbr 600 f44/16/2010
  Q: my cbr was running yesterday I went to start it today and started back firing it persisted until it ...
  A: Kirk.... I assume you changed the stator due to charging system failure. Did you fully charge the ...
humo en escapes4/15/2010
  Q: bill-tengo una shadow vt750c 83 trabaje las tapas bloke limpie los carburadores cuando monte todo ...
  A: Gamalier... Wow, this is the first Spanish question I have had and my Spanish isn't very good. I ...
carb4/14/2010
  Q: i change out my jets,main,float,and clean the carb.is starst one crank but i cant find the right ...
  A: Desmond.. the screw on the side is the idle speed screw. Normally, it is turned out until it isn't ...
timing marks4/13/2010
  Q: i can't seem to find the timing marks under the side cover on my 83 honda shadow vt750c.my front ...
  A: Anthony... there are a couple of ways to approach this situation. 1. Remove the stator cover, if ...
HONDA CB750K STARTING PROBLEMS4/12/2010
  Q: you have helped me alot in the past, from posted answers and directly from you. I have hard ...
  A: Ed... Looking at the other illustrations for the carburetors: ...
splitting the cam case4/11/2010
  Q: I have a 1986 honda XR250, the kick starter spindle tip was broken off when i bought it, as a result ...
  A: If you have stripped the entire engine down to the crankcases/lower end, then they should come apart ...
HONDA CB750K STARTING PROBLEMS4/10/2010
  Q: you have helped me alot in the past, from posted answers and directly from you. I have hard ...
  A: Ed, reading between the lines, I am guessing that this is a DOHC Honda 750K model, but I don't know ...
Honda C72E4/9/2010
  Q: We have found an old Honda C72E. It's remarkably complete. We can see the engine number but at ...
  A: Gordon, the frame number is stamped down on the left side of the frame, behind the engine, where the ...
Honda '71 scrambler 350 points4/8/2010
  Q: Hey. So I've been working on this bike for quite some time, and I can't seem to fix it's backfiring ...
  A: Dan, setting the ignition timing requires several steps.... I recommend removing the point plate, ...
ignition switch compatibility4/7/2010
  Q: Is The ignition switch on a 79 Honda cx500 compatible with the pinout on a 78 cx500 wiring harness? ...
  A: Tim.... the 78-79 switches should be identical, thus interchangeable. There are switch repair ...
1984 nighthawk4/6/2010
  Q: When I run this bike for any length of time it will not restart if the engine is hot. i replaced the ...
  A: Jered... which version Nighthawk? 650 or 700? Do you mean that it turns over and doesn't start, ...
CB750 19754/5/2010
  Q: My starter is stuck on. When the key is turned on the starter does too. The Bike has not had much ...
  A: Bob, the starter solenoids are rarely at fault in cases like this, but it is always an outside ...
1985 VT700 starter button4/4/2010
  Q: I can't get my bike to crank using the starter button. It worked for about 4 or 5 short time cranks ...
  A: Bud, the starter button does two functions.... button out HEADLIGHT ON. Button pushed IN.. headlight ...
1974 cl 3604/2/2010
  Q: bill i took the cover off where my clutch cable goes to the push rod was tring to clean it up had ...
  A: Mike... here is the illustration for the parts: ...
engine paint color4/1/2010
  Q: I'm restoring a '67 Honda CL160, Silver and Black. On many of the picture I've seen, the engine side ...
  A: Ed, the kickstarter and clutch covers were painted a kind of flat silver aluminum. We used to paint ...
860 VT700C w/ V+H pipes: sputters etc3/31/2010
  Q: I bought this bike last year. Pervious owner installed V+H pipes. The bike hesitates, sometimes ...
  A: Cindy, usually all you need to do is to go up one size on the main jets, put a thin washer under the ...
ct70 air fuel mixture3/30/2010
  Q: I just got a CT70 for the kids, I cleaned the carb, and now am having problems with setting the ...
  A: Betty, You didn't say what year model the CT70 is. They have been making them since 1970... here is ...
62 honda dream 3053/28/2010
  Q: ..i was wondering what would cause the bike 2 keep blowing sparkplugs....i put sparkplug in runs for ...
  A: Darin, the Bike/Engine is 1962 production... #2483 motor, anyway. The single coil is double ended ...
83 honda cm250c no spark3/27/2010
  Q: I have a 1983 HOnda cm 250c with no spark. Coil and pulse generator checks out. All wiring and ...
  A: Greg, it would have been helpful for me to know the values of the coil and pulse generator. ...
Speedometers3/26/2010
  Q: I need to know if a speedometer from a 74 cb350 will work on my 81 cm400
  A: Austin, I don't have a definitive answer for you. That is a question that was never asked before. ...
1974 Honda CB2503/25/2010
  Q: I recently washed my 1974 Honda and on the way home it was bogging out like it was out of gas. ...
  A: Andrew, I am trying to figure out what kind of CB250 you own built in 1974. There were CB350 twins ...
'78 Honda CM-185T leaking gas3/19/2010
  Q: I just recently bought this bike and after replacing the battery and spraying out the intake of the ...
  A: Tommy.... Pretend it is in for a major service..... Adjust the valves ... .002" cold in/ex check ...
1982 honda cm2503/18/2010
  Q: Well iv been messing with this thing for a while. I finally tore the clutch apart again and found it ...
  A: Erik, If the shift shaft was welded then broke, you have to remove the clutch so you an push the ...
honda 74 MT 125 Elsnor3/17/2010
  Q: My son has this bike and it ran last yr. We got it out of storage this week end and it has very weak ...
  A: Chris, magneto ignitions need very clean point contact faces to ensure maximum spark. After that ...
Gas Tank3/16/2010
  Q: So I have many years of fab experience, but I have just begun to work on motorcycles. I have a ...
  A: Jared, there are several ways to ensure that the tank is cleared of fumes. One is dry ice! ...
Honda gas leak into crankcase3/15/2010
  Q: 1983 Honda Ascot VT500 when bike is running "or not" with gas tank petcock open gas leaks into ...
  A: Roy, the whole fuel system needs to be checked, cleaned and secured with new parts. The vacuum ...
1979 CB400ti idle3/14/2010
  Q: I recently acquired a 1979 cb400ti, and I've got two related questions. there is a peculiar thing ...
  A: Ben, Because the engine only has a single coil, it has to have a wasted spark, doesn't it? :>) The ...
Correct Seat Strap Buckles3/12/2010
  Q: Bill: I keep seeing seat strap buckles for cl72's They are always the wrong ones. I have a ...
  A: Ted, there seems to be a lot of confusion over seat strap buckles, for sure. There are small ones ...
1981 Hondamatic3/11/2010
  Q: Hey do you know much about these models? You may have seen a few. I just bought one and I have not ...
  A: Jared, probably not the easiest way to introduce yourself to motorcycling, but I'm sure it can be ...
83 v65 magna 1100 clutch problem3/10/2010
  Q: the bike was nocked over by a little kid broke the clutch handle replaced the handle but when ...
  A: William, The only way the clutch master cylinder plunger can come out is if the snap ring breaks, ...
1985 Honda VT700c3/9/2010
  Q: I have just obtained a 1985 Honda VT700c Shadow, the guy that had owned said that it ran and was ...
  A: Daniel.... Check it for spark, first. If no spark, then make sure that the KILL switch on the ...
Set timing to pw80 yamaha3/8/2010
  Q: My son's 2003 pw80 yamaha starts and idles but bogs out when accelerating. Maint manual suggest ...
  A: Jerry, the microfiche at ...
Idling issues3/7/2010
  Q: I read your answer about the 1970 cb350 having idling issues and high RPM. Sounds like the same ...
  A: TJ.... Do the simple stuff first.... Make sure the valves and camchain are adjusted properly. ...
Bike won't turn over3/6/2010
  Q: I have a 1986 Honda Shadow VT 700. Was riding good last year then the battery went dead, charged it ...
  A: Charlie.... Doesn't say a lot for the dealership's repair department, if they are "guessing" at the ...
1981 cm400e3/5/2010
  Q: my odometer works but my speedometer will only read about 30 when your going about 60
  A: Gary, the most likely possibilities are that a: The bike has been altered with a different ...
CL723/4/2010
  Q: Bill, When you synchronize carbs,do you open the throttle with engine off and take slack out of ...
  A: Terry, The way I usually synch the carbs is to drop the float bowls and unscrew the main jet ...
1964 CL723/3/2010
  Q: Bill, The cl72 I purchased seems to be in great shape. Where can I purchase the cross over fuel ...
  A: Terry, Will try to answer your questions in order here: There are Ebay sellers who supply the ...
1989 fzr 600 no spark issue2/13/2010
  Q: i have a 89 fzr 600 and i had been riding it for a while and decided to park it the battery died and ...
  A: John, not really my brand or type of motorcycle. If you jumped the battery you probably damaged it ...
atv2/12/2010
  Q: my 2004 500 Honda Rubicon misses really bad while backing up
  A: Adam, I don't get involved with ATV and water craft. It it runs fine going forward, perhaps it is a ...
Honda-CB160 year by Vin. #?2/11/2010
  Q: I just purchased a Honda-CB160 & would like to know what year this is & what years they made this ...
  A: Dan, Honda began making CB160s in 1965 using 7 digit serial numbers, which they used on all the ...
1984 honda interceptor v four 5002/10/2010
  Q: I put a used fuel pump on ,but the only time the fuel seems too move is when i hit the on off switch ...
  A: Ronald, the fuel system is designed to briefly prime the carburetors, then shut down until the motor ...
Running between 5000 and 6000 rpm2/9/2010
  Q: However, between 5000 rpm and 6000 rpm is a struggle. It will pull through eventually but takes its ...
  A: Dex, the 250-350 carburetors need some careful care and correct parts to run properly. ...
78 honda400 carbs2/8/2010
  Q: i dont get gas to both carbs. i cleaned both and the carb that has no gas line going to it gets no ...
  A: Jesse, take the float bowl off and release the float downwards so the needle drops down out of the ...
1985 nighthawk 700sc2/7/2010
  Q: I need help with draining the tank and the carb to remove whatever they used to sabatage my car from ...
  A: Aris... sorry to hear someone has been messing with your bike. ...
1975 Honda Xl1752/6/2010
  Q: I have a 1975 Honda xl175, one day my brother was trying to kick it over and the kick start pedal ...
  A: Nick, there is good information here: http://www.dansmc.com/valveclearence.htm ...
frozen pistons in caliper2/5/2010
  Q: how do I unfreeze the frozen pistons in the caliper of a 1987 Honda Rebel?
  A: Chuck, rebuild the master cylinder so it can maximize the fluid pressure, if it is not in good shape ...
1975 Honda Xl1752/4/2010
  Q: I have a 1975 Honda xl175, one day my brother was trying to kick it over and the kick start pedal ...
  A: Nick, this part is the weakness in these models. The design and part number are unique to this ...
1971 sl350 Honda runs rough at low speeds/some backfire2/3/2010
  Q: I have been working on my 1971 Honda sl. Great bike. I replaced the points, plugs, plug wire caps, ...
  A: Bill.... Start with the basics... you've adjusted the valves, so check the compression. Should be in ...
cleaning carbs2/2/2010
  Q: A nice (old) bike for sale, '78 honda750, guy says he owned it since '78, lol, and claims it just ...
  A: John, a factory shop manual would probably be beneficial for you, if you choose to do this yourself. ...
1984 Honda CT1102/1/2010
  Q: Bike ran terribly with a scrap carb. Put on a new one and it wont even fire. Are new ones factory ...
  A: Tim, did your "new one" come from Honda and was it a Keihin brand unit? What was the part number? ...
MY 1964 Honda CL721/31/2010
  Q: Bill actually 2 questions. One-an article I read said there was a gearbox ratio difference between ...
  A: CL72 questions....!!!! Bring them on! :>) Terry, Some people have written the the transmission ...
2001 honda 1100 starting1/30/2010
  Q: Tried to start honda turned over several times then just clicking. I replaced dead battery and when ...
  A: Richard, when you press the start button, it automatically cuts off the headlight until you release ...
slow turn signals1/29/2010
  Q: Bill, i have a 1974 honda cb550 that has been in storage for a number of years! The turn signals ...
  A: Gene, I would check all the turn signal bulb connections in the wiring harness, plus the ground ...
my honda crf 801/28/2010
  Q: i have a 2005 honda crf 80cc, and i bought it off of my friend about a week ago, and its been ...
  A: Nick, I would clean the fuel tank and carburetor out first, refilling with fresh fuel. Pull the ...
troubleshooting ignition on 81 yamaha xs 6501/27/2010
  Q: i was going down freway. No spit. No sputter. Just dead. No spark. How do i test coil? What about ...
  A: Jim, I am not a Yamaha expert, but found that there is lots of info elsewhere on the web... ...
1964 Honda CT2001/26/2010
  Q: I am restoring this cycle and need to remove the clutch. In looking at parts diagrams it appears ...
  A: David, well it does look like a C/CA200 clutch with the two screws holding the outer plate in place. ...
1975 Honda XL250K2 keyed ignition switch1/25/2010
  Q: I'm having difficulty finding an original ignition switch for my 75 Honda XL250K2. Is there an ...
  A: Bob, it seems to be a hard to find part... superseded number is: 35010-361-017 Found one listed ...
Honda CB 200 19741/24/2010
  Q: Bike goes well for 5 or 10 minutes then the right side will drop in and out. also the engine will ...
  A: Marcus... the runaway idle speed is probably from a sticking spark advancer. Remove the points plate ...
Honda CL175 K6 1972 High Speed issue1/23/2010
  Q: Bill, I have a 1972 CL175 K6 with only 2000 original miles on it. It was my first restoration ...
  A: James... start at the beginning..... Check compression... should be about 175psi. If you see ...
1978 honda hawk 400 t21/22/2010
  Q: starter will not engage. Stored 25 yrs. Previous owner purchased new batt. Charged wrong. Minus to ...
  A: Randall... Well, it could be minor or it could be really bad for the electrics. SEE: ...
throttle issues1/21/2010
  Q: 1981 honda cx500 trike. sitting for 2 years, starts fine, idles between 1500-2000, but as soon as I ...
  A: Richard... You might have any of the following issues.... -Carburetor main jets plugged up ... ...
2003 VZ800 Suzuki Marauder throttle problem1/20/2010
  Q: I have a 2003 Suzuki Marauder VZ800 that recently fell over. After this happened, it started up fine ...
  A: Jason, not really my bike brand, but does it rev up with choke on any better or not? Some bikes ...
1991 fzr 600 trouble going into nuetral1/19/2010
  Q: I am having problems with getting my bike into nuetral. The oi level is fine and clutch adjustment ...
  A: Quentin, generally the clutch is dragging to cause the neutral selection issues. If the adjustment ...
Honda XL1751/18/2010
  Q: Do you know of an electronic ignition conversion for my 1975 Honda XL175 ?
  A: Mike, the bike was sold for five years in small quantities and it doesn't have really high-rev ...
kawasaki 22 bayou1/16/2010
  Q: First i would like to know what kind of oil to put in it? i do not know the year but i think it is ...
  A: Dylan.... Put motorcycle related oil in the engine. Anytime you have an engine and transmission ...
1978 honda cm 185 won't start1/15/2010
  Q: I have a 78 honda cm 185 twinstar. It was running well when I bought it, though it seemed maybe the ...
  A: Nick, I guess you found out the hard way that the bike has a 6V battery in it and you probably ...
2001 yamaha xt2251/14/2010
  Q: it is so cold blooded i have a time starting it unless its really worm outside, is there any way i ...
  A: Vern, I am not a Yamaha specialist, but in general bikes that are hard to start are suffering from: ...
cb350 guide blade1/13/2010
  Q: So I changed the oil in my 1973 cb350 and noticed little chunks of my guide blade in the oil. I ...
  A: Kenneth, the camchain guide/tensioner is a critical component in controlling camchain whip inside ...
Replace crank timing sprocket on Honda SL1251/11/2010
  Q: I am rebuilding my 1972 Honda SL125 engine. I want to replace the timing chain, and cam sprocket, ...
  A: Bob, You just need to index the crankshaft sprocket referenced to the keyway slot, so your cam ...
vn750 carb problem1/10/2010
  Q: well bill thanks for thaking the time 2 anser my question.iv just rebuild my whole vn750 from ...
  A: Hard starting/no starting issues are generally caused by blocked pilot jets, assuming that you have ...
82 magna1/9/2010
  Q: what6 would cause the bike to not REV OVER 7000 RPM BEFORE THE TAK JUMPS BACK AND FORTH
  A: James, the tachometer signal comes from the ignition coil. Either the coil is failing or the spark ...
compression test1/8/2010
  Q: hello-honda shadow vt 750 1983-im need to repair the piston rings and the valve the compression test ...
  A: Gamalier, if the rings were worn badly the compression would jump up with addition of oil in the ...
some power1/7/2010
  Q: Bill This is not exactly a repair question. I own a 1965 Honda ca110. I had some trouble getting it ...
  A: Billy.... First, be sure that you have a sound engine to work with. Check valve clearances and ...
1972 CB175 K6 Air Screw Adjustment12/25/2009
  Q: My bike has ~5K miles on it. In the manual it says to "manipulate the air screw to obtain the ...
  A: Adam, you just have to pop up the seat, loosen the back of the fuel tank mount to get enough room to ...
1972 CB175 K6 Air Screw Adjustment12/24/2009
  Q: My bike has ~5K miles on it. In the manual it says to "manipulate the air screw to obtain the ...
  A: Adam.... go back to the basics before you adjust/condemn the idle screw settings. That is just about ...
Motorcycle repair12/21/2009
  Q: if carburetor slow-speed circuit has an adjustment screw on the engine side of the throttle slide, ...
  A: Valine, it depends on what carburetor you are asking about. If you had given a specific ...
ct12512/19/2009
  Q: hi ive got a ct12580 model ive had a few but its a hobby of mine nut i hav cum across a prob ive ...
  A: Paul.... These bikes require a fully charged battery, plus a working charging system to go with it. ...
starter freespins12/18/2009
  Q: i had a problem with my starter and it just free spins i thought it was like a starter on a car i ...
  A: Scotty, it would have been immensely helpful if you had mentioned the year, make and model of your ...
FJ 110012/17/2009
  Q: I recently purchased a 1985 Yamaha fj 1100. It had been sitting for a couple of years and did not ...
  A: Lee, I suspect that you didn't get all of the old fuel solids out of the system before you fired it ...
Honda c105 54cc trail12/16/2009
  Q: My trail runs great but it will not idle. When the bikes is almost completely stopped it shuts off. ...
  A: Garrett, in order for the bike to run and idle properly, you need: Compression.. about 100 psi. ...
cylinder no. 2 not getting hot '71 cb75012/15/2009
  Q: having a problem with my '71 cb750. i have 4into2 exhaust, and no. 2 isn't getting as hot as the ...
  A: Randy, start at the beginning. Check the valve adjustments first, then do a compression test to see ...
Disc Brake Honda 1971 CB450 K412/14/2009
  Q: I am restoring a 1971 CB450 K4.The front disc brake pad and cylinder are stuck in caliper A.I have ...
  A: Mark, if your master cylinder is fresh and functioning properly, just hook the brake line back up to ...
indicators12/12/2009
  Q: honda vt 500 shadow 1986 When the ignition is switched on everything lights up including the ...
  A: Rob, the front signals due double-duty as running lights, thus have two filament bulbs installed. ...
cb77 spark advance12/9/2009
  Q: Bill, I have a 1962 cb77 with 22k miles that I have been restoring. I've had the bike running for ...
  A: Alex, the ends of the weights usually have a layer of rubber bonded to the tips to soften the motion ...
1977 honda cb750k12/8/2009
  Q: Bill i have two questions,I will appreciate you answering either question i have oil in alternator ...
  A: Don.... First answer, The CB350-400-500 fours all have sealed alternators, with crankshaft seals, ...
CL350K2 top end noise12/6/2009
  Q: I just got the replacement parts (nos) for the top end. the new roller for the cam chain is 55mm in ...
  A: Paul, I think your assessment is probably correct. You might notice some signs of the camchain ...
sluggish tachometer12/5/2009
  Q: 1974 cb550, 25 years in storage. after cleaning and lubing the cable still sluggish and ...
  A: Gene, the problem is in the speedometer, itself. When the meters sit for years the lubrication dries ...
CL350K2 top end noise12/4/2009
  Q: The con rod upper end is scored near the oil hole at top of rod. the wrist pin has no play and the ...
  A: If there are any rough edges on the scoring, you can smooth them down slightly. Oil up a new wrist ...
CL350K2 top end noise12/3/2009
  Q: I am rebuilding the top end because of a noise sounding like rocks in a coffee can. I have nos and ...
  A: Paul.... I may need clarification on "upper con rods" part. The connecting rods for the pistons are ...
atv11/30/2009
  Q: 2005 suzuki ozark 250 qud. rear brake sticking,the cable is not releasing.
  A: Dan, take the cable off of the rear brake arm first. If the brake is still sticking, then the brake ...
where do i start?11/29/2009
  Q: I just recently bought a 1984 Honda Magna 700. It doesn't quite run. The seller had only purchased ...
  A: John, in almost all cases of bikes that have been left in non-running condition, the carburetors and ...
Honda xl100sb electrics problem11/28/2009
  Q: I have a Honda XL100SB registered 1/1/83. It is blowing the headlight bulbs. The voltage showing at ...
  A: David, you must have a fully charged 6v battery in the circuit with all wiring connections intact. ...
Compression rating for 1982 honda magna 75011/27/2009
  Q: What is/was the compression for the '82 Magna 750 when new? I did a compression test on my ...
  A: Bill.... Honda compression readings for most of their street bikes is about 175 psi. You may be ...
Blinker problem11/26/2009
  Q: I just bought a 1985 Honda Shadow 500. The blinkers intermittently won't work. Often times if the ...
  A: Dale... The front signals are combined running lights and turn signal indicators, so both must have ...
STRPPED SPARK PLUG HOLE11/25/2009
  Q: WHAT IS THE BEST REPAIR FOR A STRIPPED OUT SPARK PLUG HOLE. THE SPARK PLUG THREADS SEIZED TO HOLE ...
  A: Jackson, part of the decision depends on the size of the spark plug hole and how many threads are ...
1982 cm250...again11/23/2009
  Q: I feel like a complete idiot and your probably thinking the same thing about me but im STILL having ...
  A: Erik, If the clutch is not engaging, either the clutch adjuster (/) on the side of the case is out ...
crankcase breather location11/22/2009
  Q: Bill, wheres is the crankcase breather loctated on a 2000 harley davidson FXDX super glide sport? is ...
  A: Well, Mario.. MrHonda doesn't know a lot about H-D brand motorcycles, engines or components. I went ...
yamaha11/21/2009
  Q: I have a older yamaha bike i am getting oil into the air cleaner box the bike does not smoke like a ...
  A: John, the specific model would have been helpful, but oil in the air box is coming from the ...
yamaha banshee back fire!11/20/2009
  Q: I just bought a 1999 Yamaha banshee ,FMF pipes, ported & polished, tores eliminators, when I first ...
  A: Matt... two stroke Yamahas are REALLY not my specialty! I would drain both carbs first, to see if ...
Stator motor replacement11/19/2009
  Q: I have a 1982 Honda CB900F, and I'm trying to replace the stator motor. I've taken off the covering ...
  A: Okay... http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb900f2b-bol-dor_model14514/partslist/E07.html #5 If you have ...
Stator motor replacement11/18/2009
  Q: I have a 1982 Honda CB900F, and I'm trying to replace the stator motor. I've taken off the covering ...
  A: Paul-Ivan, I am not sure if you mean the stator rotor or the starter motor? To remove the stator ...
82 450 Nighthawk Turnsignals.11/17/2009
  Q: To Bill, I have a problem with my rear turn signals on my 82 nighthawk. I have read through my ...
  A: Brandon.... when you have power to the turn signals and they are dim and/or don't flash, then the ...
tail lights11/16/2009
  Q: I'm thinking of replacing my old tail lights with Leds,but was told by a friend that I would need ...
  A: Larry, I have a full LED tail light on my 1964 CB77 Super Hawk, which has a barely adequate charging ...
1985 vt500c starting issue11/14/2009
  Q: i cannot get my bike to start. I just replaced the rings on both cylinders. Checked valve clearances ...
  A: Chris, if you didn't get the cams in correctly, it won't run. Check the compression. If both ...
kdx 200 1986 not starting11/13/2009
  Q: I have been given a kdx 200 1986, the piston broke in side the barrel. so i have bought a new piston ...
  A: Shaune, Lot of variables here... Did you get all the pieces of the old piston out of the crankcase? ...
Honda CA16011/11/2009
  Q: I just bought a 1967 Honda CA160. There was no battery on the bike. I now have a battery 6v. but ...
  A: Elmo... if you bought the correct battery it will only install one way and the cables will only ...
cb36011/10/2009
  Q: Hey Bill! Love your posts, very complete answers. Thanks. I've got a pair of CB360t bikes. I've been ...
  A: Larry, I'm glad that I am amusing everyone out there with my hopefully helpful comments... I have no ...
Honda 1982 185s ATC11/9/2009
  Q: I just installed a after market muffler and the header is stock from the exhaust port and then steps ...
  A: Matt, probably your aftermarket muffler is an open core unit. Can you see all the way through it? If ...
1982 CM 25011/8/2009
  Q: I know your probably getting tired of answering my questions but im new to this stuff so please give ...
  A: Erik, I wondered why you needed a clutch in the first place. These bikes are not known to eat ...
vt500c11/7/2009
  Q: I am putting a 1985 vt500c motor back together after the pistons, and rings were replaced. I can get ...
  A: Chris, the crankshaft doesn't really know what stroke it is on. The piston is either up or down or ...
strange bits in oil, should I worry?11/6/2009
  Q: I have a 1970 Honda CT90 that has only about 4500 miles and I have it running perfectly. Curiously ...
  A: Kirby, about the only source of "black bits" inside the motor would be shown here: ...
1984 nighthawk 700s11/4/2009
  Q: I just got this bike (16,000 mi- non Calif. model), it runs well but I know they leaned these out to ...
  A: Terry, with stock OEM intake/exhaust, you really don't want to put a lot of big jetting in it. Just ...
1982 honda cm250c11/3/2009
  Q: Hey bill, you seem like the most credible guy on here to ask a question about this thing. Ive had it ...
  A: Sean, misfiring under load problems can stem from several causes. I guess you know that the ...
oil seal11/1/2009
  Q: Like this recent question "1984 honda cb700 sc 10/15/2009 Q: i have a 1984 Honda CB 700 when i got ...
  A: Randall, I haven't worked on this specific model and from appearances of the illustrations, the seat ...
1984 nighthawk 700s10/31/2009
  Q: I just got this bike (16,000 mi- non Calif. model), it runs well but I know they leaned these out to ...
  A: Terry, often the best way to solve the off-throttle leanness is to get to the idle mixture screws ...
stalls10/30/2009
  Q: I have a 2000 softail after riding a mile or so it just dies i wait about 10 min and it starts agian ...
  A: Korry, I really don't speak H-D brand motorcycle. When it dies, you have to check right away for the ...
83vt750c10/29/2009
  Q: this thing cranks a lot before starting. it'll pop through the exhaust then hit and nearly stop the ...
  A: Mark, you could have issues in several areas. I would check all the spark plug leads to the coils ...
Sorry Bill! Honda elite 80 scooter Q?10/28/2009
  Q: Sorry I know Honda elite 80 scooter are not your thing. But i have know where else to go. Thanks in ...
  A: Aaron, Check valve adjustment to be sure that you aren't causing burned valves due to the exhaust ...
1982 Honda cm25010/27/2009
  Q: As you know from answering previous questions i am making a dune buggy with this street bike engine. ...
  A: Erick, with a non-stock intake and/or exhaust system, you have to find your way to success with the ...
Cam sprocket10/25/2009
  Q: everything worked out fine. I've installed new pistons and I've got the head on my "63 CB 77 ...
  A: Kevin, you do have to address the loose sprocket issue, either with some TIG welding at the corners ...
Fuel lines10/24/2009
  Q: I have a 1977 Honda 750 which has two lines ,one is larger than the other.I know the larger one goes ...
  A: Don, you didn't mention if you had a CB750K or CB750F or CB750A....... Are you talking about the ...
1965 CA95 USA model10/22/2009
  Q: What are the specs for the following: A. Piston to cylinder clearance. B. What is the standard ...
  A: A. .0012" minimum/// break in gently if you set it up this tight, though. .002" would be a little ...
backfire10/21/2009
  Q: I have a 2006 johnny pag 250cc spyder. I changed the plugs, oil, cleaned the carbs and replaced the ...
  A: Adrian, backfiring can be caused by: Tight valves...check clearances Air leaks at the intake ...
1991 honda vfr 75010/20/2009
  Q: starter makes grinding noise when trying to start. Now it won't even start Honda shop quotes me ...
  A: Mike, here are the parts involved: ...
Testing stator10/18/2009
  Q: I have a 1972 honda sl 125 . What's the best way to check the stator? When I got the bike it had no ...
  A: Roger, the SL125 has a battery operated ignition system. Install a fresh 6v battery before going ...
Honda cb900f clutch noises10/17/2009
  Q: I'm the original owner of a 1982 CB900F. Mileage is 32K. Its making a rather disturbing clatter with ...
  A: Dana, The clutches are chain driven, as you probably know. There is a tensioner for the primary ...
1982 cm25010/16/2009
  Q: Ok i just want to thank you Bill for your time. I took a 1982 cm250 that was wrecked and removed ...
  A: Erik, safe oil temperature ranges for regular petroleum oil is 200-240 degrees F. If you put the ...
1984 honda cb700 sc10/15/2009
  Q: i have a 1984 Honda CB 700 when i got the bike five months ago the only problems it had was the ...
  A: Micheal... The small pushrod seal will just pry out and you can drive in a new one, pretty easily. ...
75 CL360K1 charging system10/5/2009
  Q: I bought the subject scrambler a year ago. I drive about 1/2 hr once every other month. (I would ...
  A: Peter, you seem to have thoughtfully checked the whole system out very well. The rotor could be ...
ref bandit 600 p reg10/4/2009
  Q: it blow strainght away.could you shed some light on it please also when ive got the lights on the ...
  A: Chris, I am not a Bandit expert, but the fundamentals of electrical systems all apply. Bandits in ...
1976 cb 36010/3/2009
  Q: does the ignition coil for a cb 360 have 2 wiresgoing in? mine didn't have any coils when i got it i ...
  A: Nik... see http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb360-us_model1007/partslist/F++24.html #3 and #4. Should be ...
hard starting 82 v45 magna10/2/2009
  Q: I recently purchased an 82 Honda V45 Magna. I had the carbs cleaned and synched. It is really hard ...
  A: Jeff, with any new purchase of an old bike, you need to do a baseline of the engine to determine ...
1985 xl250r10/1/2009
  Q: I have an 1985 xl250r that starts up and idles fine. It will run for about 20 minutes to 1/2 an ...
  A: Andrew, where to start is to pull the spark plug when it quits/won't start and see what it looks ...
KE1259/30/2009
  Q: I'm restoring a 1976 KE125. I know it's not a Honda but I have a pretty generic question. I've got ...
  A: Steve.... http://www.cmsnl.com/kawasaki-1976-ke125-a3-ke125_model15210/partslist/46361.html The ...
1982 750sc Nighthawk carb upgrade..9/29/2009
  Q: I have purchased a 1982 CB750SC Nighthawk with one of the carbs cracked, because someone tried to ...
  A: Andre, the 1982-3 CB750 was the last of the DOHC 4 valve motors, which used shim adjustment for the ...
84 Honda Shadow 750 quits after 15 min.9/28/2009
  Q: My 1984 Honda Shadow 750 starts fine and runs well, but quits after about 15 minutes of driving. It ...
  A: Curtis, we had the 700cc versions down here, so the reference will be close to yours. ...
Rear Brakes on 85, V65 locking up.9/27/2009
  Q: Replaced and flushed all the fluid and put in new DOT4 as per my shop manual. Replace the rear pads ...
  A: Jim, You are correct that master cylinders need the second bleed hole to relieve the pressure in ...
74 honda CB 360T cam chain guides9/26/2009
  Q: We have a 74 CB360T that destroyed the cam chain guides. Do you know where we can acquire a set? We ...
  A: Other than the upgrade parts for later model engines, any of the CL360, CJ360 or CB360 engines can ...
1986 Honda Shadow Clutch Slack9/25/2009
  Q: Appreciate any help you can offer, I'm in a bind. Just bought a 1986 Honda Shadow VT500 and am ...
  A: Cyrus, remove the clutch cable and inspect it carefully. Sudden failures like this are usually the ...
Honda CRF 80 Flooded?9/24/2009
  Q: I am sorry for such an ignorant question, but I just purchased a CRF 80 (used) for my son for ...
  A: Chuck, I have a couple of suggestions for you.... First, check the valve clearances.... maybe no ...
305 clutch9/23/2009
  Q: I just picked up a 305 superhawk that I'm restoring and I'm removing the clutch plates for cleaning. ...
  A: Kevin, just push the ends out with a flat screwdriver. If you don't bend them, they will go back in ...
1970 Honda z50k19/22/2009
  Q: Hey Bill, my name is Alex, and my father in law and myself are trying to restore a 1970 Honda z50k1. ...
  A: Alex, I found a kind of rough PDF shop manual copy here: ...
honda Trail 55 C1059/21/2009
  Q: I have taken off the rear wheel and sproket of my Honda c105. Upon installing it all back on the ...
  A: Aaron, the rear wheel sprocket has a rubber cushion system to help take the shock out of the ...
82 V45 magna9/20/2009
  Q: My Magna starts and idles and revs great. But after about a minute or so it just shuts off. If I ...
  A: Ron, here is a link to parts illustrations.. ...
CL350 engine rebuild question9/19/2009
  Q: I am rebuilding a 1972 Honda CL350 and I have run into a problem. I can't turn the engine over for ...
  A: What pistons did you use? Overbore/big bore? Did you use an OEM head gasket? There are two marks ...
CL350 engine rebuild question9/18/2009
  Q: I am rebuilding a 1972 Honda CL350 and I have run into a problem. I can't turn the engine over for ...
  A: Marc, what parts did you change and install? There is a service bulletin for 350s that covers the ...
1973 Honda CB125S 12 Volt Conversion9/17/2009
  Q: I have read a previous answer regarding the conversion of the CB125 from 6 to 12 volts written by ...
  A: Keith, the stator/rotor on a 6v CB125 is fairly small, so something from a larger twin will probably ...
New Exhaust9/16/2009
  Q: I am thinking about ordering Bub Jug Huggers pipes for my 2005 Honda VTX 1300S and I have heard that ...
  A: There is a VTX website that can give you a better idea of what works and what doesn't than I do. You ...
1984 honda 600 saber9/15/2009
  Q: do you know where i might find a brake master cylinder and clutch master cylinder kits?
  A: Larry.... is that really a 1984 VF700S Sabre, not a 600cc because they didn't make them....? ...
1979 Honda CB6509/11/2009
  Q: y Bill; A little help here. I have a '79 Honda CB 650. Bought it from a friend last fall. It had ...
  A: Ken, your flat 650 problem could be due to several sources. First of all, the battery needs to be ...
Honda xl100 doesn't run right at high throttle9/10/2009
  Q: Hey Bill, I have a 1972 Honda XL 100 And its been sitting for about 18 years, so i cleaned the ...
  A: Jack... the most common problems with these bikes are: The cams get loose in the head, so you can't ...
Suzuki GN250 starting prob's9/1/2009
  Q: I have problems starting my suzuki GN250,I have only had it for a week and it went for the first 2 ...
  A: Stella, later model bikes have several safety switches in place to prevent the bike from taking off ...
1971 honda cl 1008/31/2009
  Q: My son and I installed a "new motor" in his 71' CL100. about 1500 mile son it, the clutch dose not ...
  A: Bob, I was going to say that I think that #5 didn't get indexed on #2 here: ...
hydraulic clutch8/30/2009
  Q: The hydraulic clutch on my 1984 Honda Interceptor 700 is leaking. The service tech I spoke with ...
  A: Carrie, the hydraulic clutch system has a master cylinder on the handlebars and a slave cylinder on ...
1981 Honda CB900 C8/29/2009
  Q: My wife just picked up a 1981 Honda CB900C for me for our anniversary and when i picked it up my ...
  A: Pete, these bikes are known for charging system issues. Do the easy checks like inspection of the ...
CL100 engine/trans noise8/28/2009
  Q: I have restored a 1971 Honda CL100. I did not do anything to the engine or transmission other than ...
  A: Gary, I have to ask the obvious question first... How tight is your drive chain? An over-tightened ...
Head torque8/27/2009
  Q: Greetings Bill. I am changing out the rings on my sons 1977 XL 100. Can you give me the torque value ...
  A: Bolt Low Grade/Grade 8.8/Grade 10.9/Grade 12.9 6mm 3-5 7 10 12 8mm 8-12 17 24 29 10mm 15-22 ...
my honda wont run8/26/2009
  Q: i have a 91 honda xr80. i did a tear down of the bike(not motor) and the spark is blue but weak. we ...
  A: Keith, you got the last of the points/condenser ignition systems. ...
twinstar8/25/2009
  Q: Bill, thanks for previous help. In regards to the front brake light switch.....I couldn't locate ...
  A: Allan, the leads on the brake light switch are only so long... they connect with matching wires ...
1979 CX500 DELUXE8/24/2009
  Q: I finally got thru my carbs and got my bike running.What is the correct adjustment for adjustment ...
  A: Pat, the screws are for the idle mixture only. Set them where the engine seems to run smoothly at ...
cm2508/23/2009
  Q: Hey, its me again i decided to change out clutch plates on my 1982cm250 and i hit a road block. I ...
  A: Erik.... I don't see that feature here: ...
HONDA S65 Alternator8/22/2009
  Q: I have a 67 Honda S65, it was sitting in my garage for a long time and i have now gotten the chance ...
  A: Is there some reason that you want to change out the lighting and ignition coils in the magneto? I ...
1968 Honda CT908/21/2009
  Q: I have a Honda CT90 that was jetted and tuned before the past winter. It sat through the latter part ...
  A: Howard, the idle jet plugged up from sitting with old fuel in the float bowl. Next time, either ...
motorcycle repair8/20/2009
  Q: my father-inlaw has an older Honda i have a Harley i know enough about my bike to get by but i don't ...
  A: Todd, you didn't tell me which older Honda you have... and all have stators, but they don't always ...
1996 Yamaha Virago 11008/19/2009
  Q: In reviewing your main site, I didn't notice anyone who does repairs on Yamaha, so thought I might ...
  A: Elaine..... Go to ...
87 vulcan 7508/18/2009
  Q: sorry to bother ya with a non honda question but your the only name that comes up. 87 vn750... 3 ...
  A: Chris, being that it is a Non-Honda question, I can only give educated guesses about the specifics ...
Suzuki VS 750 engine problem8/17/2009
  Q: I have a Suzuki VS 750, 1991. I rode it today and it kept losing power for about a second each time. ...
  A: Eddie, V-twins have a certain harmonic vibration set that can jar electrical connections loose and ...
1998 yz400f left crankcase removal8/16/2009
  Q: To remove the left crankcase cover, do i have to remove the engine first, separate the engine from ...
  A: Tom, I looked at the illustrations at www.bikebandit.com and elsewhere looking for the LEFT ...
cm400t - no spark8/15/2009
  Q: I have a 1981 cm400t honda that shut off while riding. troubleshooting found no spark to either ...
  A: The Honda CDI system is self-powered, so you don't need a battery, except to spin over the motor ...
73 CL3508/14/2009
  Q: My exhaust collars are 3/4" away from being flush with the head, which is where they should be I ...
  A: Peter, the exhaust pipe gaskets to into the cylinder head, where the compress and seal the exhaust ...
74 cb3608/13/2009
  Q: I have a 74 honda cb360, that I can not get to idle correctly. It is down around 700. WHen I adjust ...
  A: Jeff, assuming that there are no substantial issues with the carburetors, themselves, the usual ...
twinstar8/12/2009
  Q: Bill....1978 Twinstar 185....where is the netural switch located? I have the diagram but can;t find ...
  A: Allan, the switch contact is on the end of the shift drum.. ...
1981 wing8/11/2009
  Q: Hey Bill. I have a 81 wing, great bike for me. it has recently started to run good till it starts ...
  A: Darren, I am not a highly experienced GL wrench, but there are many GL owner groups that may be of ...
ajust valves8/10/2009
  Q: hi i wanted to kno step by step how to ajust the valves on a 1987 kawasaki fx250 please respond as ...
  A: Adam... I am confused. I went to BikeBandit.com for references and the KXF250 is a 2 stroke that ...
1977 xs750 triple8/9/2009
  Q: The bike has been stored all winter long, I'm guessing improperly. Once out for the winter the bike ...
  A: Joseph, few things will kill a battery overnight. Unless you left the key ON in PARK position.. if ...
74' Honda XL-2508/8/2009
  Q: I recently purchased a 1974 Honda XL-250 in good original condition, although in need of a cam chian ...
  A: Alan, I am looking at the illustrations at ...
cl350 clutch and gear installation8/7/2009
  Q: I am putting back together a 1972 Honda CL350 engine and I am confused at this one part. I have put ...
  A: Marc... the illustration for the clutch and gears is here: ...
coolant leaking8/5/2009
  Q: 1984 honda FV700 interceptor. runs fine, BUT...when i shut it off coolant leaks out of an overflow ...
  A: Tony, I would check the cooling system over for a number of issues: Make sure that all the air is ...
1982 yamaha maxim 7508/4/2009
  Q: i got this bike from my step brother, he said when the engine gets warm the pistons fill up with gas ...
  A: Devan, if you have gas flowing out of the carburetor overflow tubes, the float valves are all ...
1980 CB750K running rough8/3/2009
  Q: This bike is running rough, especially at higher rpm's and I am trying to determine if it is ...
  A: Mike, it is a little harder to check the timing and spark advance outputs on the DOHC fours, due to ...
Kawasaki Voyager 19958/2/2009
  Q: How do you take the valve cover off of a 1995 Kawasaki Voyager?? I'm having some issues with it. ...
  A: Dale... I looked at this site: ...
74' Honda XL-2508/1/2009
  Q: I recently purchased a 1974 Honda XL-250 in good original condition, although in need of a cam chian ...
  A: Alan, The camshaft is going to be oriented with lobes DOWN or UP at TDC depending on what part of ...
1985 Honda VT700 lowering seat height7/31/2009
  Q: Is it possible to lower the seat height of a 1985 Honda VT700? I am 5'1" and have short legs. I ...
  A: PLATFORM BOOTS??? COOL... but not enough, huh? :>) Just a joke there... There are several ...
1982 honda v45 sabre wiring7/30/2009
  Q: I have a problem with my 1982 honda v45 sabre. My bike was hot and i believe i fried my regulator ...
  A: Gilbert... here is a link to a wiring diagram: ...
Electrical issues with lights constantly on7/29/2009
  Q: 1982 Kz550-C LTD I have a problem with the rear turn signals staying illuminated all the time ...
  A: Tony, there is somewhat of a wiring diagram online at: ...
starter7/28/2009
  Q: I need help on my yamaha 1100 vstar if you cant answer it could you point me in the correct ...
  A: Janie... How old is the battery in your bike? If over a couple of years old, the plates may be ...
honda frame paint color7/27/2009
  Q: I have an 86 honda atc 250r that I am restoring and am trying to find the correct color for the ...
  A: Adrian.... Scarlet Red it is.... Classic red color used on bikes all the way back to the 1960s. ...
starting problems7/26/2009
  Q: We have a 1970 CT honda minitrail, we went out to start the bike and on the second kick it fired up. ...
  A: got gas in the tank? Petcock ON or RESERVE? Choke on? Ever checked the valve clearances? .002" but ...
General question7/25/2009
  Q: I hope this is more of a general question that could affect all bike types/models. I have an 1983 ...
  A: well it is a general question.... First of all... the "fully charged" battery may only be holding a ...
cl77 Honda battery elininator7/24/2009
  Q: I need a battery eliminator for a cl77 Honda chopper I`ve had in my bacement for many years. All I ...
  A: All the "battery eliminators" are electrically just a big condenser that stores voltage for use in ...
1972 450 scrambler7/23/2009
  Q: bill thanks for taking my question. i have a1972hondacl450scrambler .m. with about 17000 miles when ...
  A: Randy... there are several calibrations for the carburetors, so look for a series number stamped on ...
twinstar7/21/2009
  Q: you sure are busy I still am having problems with the lights on the twinstar 185...I now think it is ...
  A: Allan, you weren't very descriptive in saying what kind of "problems" you are having with the ...
Honda CB4507/20/2009
  Q: Although a barn find, it appears original and unmolested. Colour gold with white stripe (black ...
  A: http://www.motorera.com/honda/h0450/sport/sport.htm Could be that there are different color schemes ...
electrical7/19/2009
  Q: 1988 honda magna 750 not getting any fire to the coils ...
  A: Jay, not getting any spark at either coil set is somewhat rare and might indicate a problem with the ...
CM450E Honda running light/left turn bulb7/18/2009
  Q: I've had this 1983 used bike for just over a year now, putting about 5000 on it commuting 40 miles ...
  A: Kirk, the front running lights have a dual filament bulb... usually a common 1157 bulb available at ...
Carbs7/17/2009
  Q: We have a 1993 Honda VT600c Shadow. We STOLE this thing from a Chevy dealer, and she runs great! ...
  A: Lisa, I would start out by draining the fuel tank, removing the petcock so you can inspect the ...
Only one cylinder firing on idle7/16/2009
  Q: I have a 1988 Suzuki Intruder 1400cc. When I start the bike, it is only running on one cylinder. ...
  A: Paul... what does "checked the carbs" mean in terms of removal and cleaning? Most likely the idle ...
Kick Starter on Honda CT 907/15/2009
  Q: What a wonderful program! I've had my 1975 Honda CT 90 Trail - Model CT90K6 - stored since 1991. I ...
  A: Linda... The usual cause for that feeling that the engine has lost compression is due to the ...
twinstar7/14/2009
  Q: I just got a 1978 twinstar 185. The owner was trying to charge the battery on the bike and he ...
  A: Allan, generally when bulbs are good and fuses are good and battery is good and things aren't ...
CB900 C 19827/13/2009
  Q: I bought a 1982 Honda CB900 Custom. The bike was not charging and I suspected that the rectifier ...
  A: http://www.electrosport.com/technical-resources/library/diagnosis/fault-finding-guide.php ...
Cam chain tensioner 76 CB750A7/12/2009
  Q: Hey, I have a 1976 Honda CB750A that I got recently. I adjusted the cam chain tension as per the ...
  A: It is better to do the camchain tensioner adjustment with the motor off. It is too easy to tighten ...
1982 honda cm2507/11/2009
  Q: On my bike the starter motor and starting chain and sprockets spin the crank just a little bit but ...
  A: Erik, the tool is about 10-15 bucks.... the cost of the rotor is about 150 bucks.... What do you ...
stuck throttle7/10/2009
  Q: I bought a used 200cc 81 honda twinstar which has been running wonderfully except for the throttle ...
  A: Sasha, I think that a new throttle cable and some carburetor cleaning is in store for this little ...
1982 honda cm2507/10/2009
  Q: On my bike the starter motor and starting chain and sprockets spin the crank just a little bit but ...
  A: Erik, basically you need three #7 springs shown on, if the rollers and caps are not damaged. ...
1981 honda xr807/9/2009
  Q: I was just wondering if you know of any online stores where I could get a spark plug for a 1981 ...
  A: Cory, the spark plug is a NGK C-7HS(A) which may be superseded by a CR-7HS or you can use a ND U22FS ...
1975 Honda CB500T7/7/2009
  Q: I am looking for a dwell angle for my 1975 Honda CB500T. I have yet to find an actual number. I ...
  A: Kenn, it isn't all that critical, but the tune-up book from Honda shows 90 degrees on the 2cyl ...
1984 Goldwing7/6/2009
  Q: I have an 84 Goldwing 1200 CC in good shape but with one problem. The bike will start fine and all ...
  A: Fred, based on your brief description and the history of the bike as a trike, I would take a look at ...
1984 Honda Shadow Starting Problems7/5/2009
  Q: I have a VT500C Honda Shadow that has a hard time starting. It will drain the battery trying to ...
  A: Doug, it is a good idea to have the valves adjusted first, and have the compression readings ...
muffler question7/4/2009
  Q: I have a 1978 Honda xl 100 I am in the process of restoring and I was wondering if you know of any ...
  A: That might be a tough one now... search for any of the following numbers MUFFLER COMP. ...
1964 Honda Dream headlight7/3/2009
  Q: Back in the 70's I rebuilt about 30 Superhawks, Scramblers. I am looking for a headlight for my ...
  A: Rich, the Dixie International warehouses in Ohio had reproductions made under the Superior brand, ...
Timing chain repalcement7/2/2009
  Q: I have a '78 Honda CB 750k. The bike is making a "metal churning" sound in/around the motor. The ...
  A: Brian, it could well be the timing chain, but there is an adjustment on the tensioner, located on ...
88 honda vtr 250 interceptor7/1/2009
  Q: I have this 88 Honda interceptor that I can't get to fire. I thought it might be the coils so I ...
  A: Dewayne... The pulse generators ...
86 rebel 4506/30/2009
  Q: i need to rebuild front brake caliper, i can find parts break down, but no helpful hints. di i just ...
  A: Brian... http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/honda-motorcycle-cmx450c-rebel-1986/o/m2155 ...
2001 Honda 750 ACE6/29/2009
  Q: Do I have to dismount the motor to change the O rings on the water tube that links the two ...
  A: John, have a look at this page: ...
1970 CT90 oil type6/28/2009
  Q: Hey Bill, So I've recently bought a 1970 CT90 and I'm looking to change the oil. The fella I bought ...
  A: Jacob, ND oils are getting kind of scarce now. With next to no miles on it, I would use a good ...
Gas in oil of CB900 Custom6/27/2009
  Q: Do you have any ideas on what might be allowing fuel to enter the gearcase. 1981 CB900 Custom. ...
  A: Fuel can get into the crankcase in a few ways... Carburetor float valves failing to seal, allowing ...
honda recon6/26/2009
  Q: the last time that i was riding my 2003 Honda recon it suddenly died on me and haven't been able to ...
  A: Honda ATVs are not one of my main interests, but they still have the same parts and pieces as other ...
1983 V45 magna6/25/2009
  Q: I've lost my manual and have forgotten how to remove the rear tire on the shaft drive. I need to do ...
  A: Kent... illustrations on the web at: ...
motorcycle6/23/2009
  Q: how much oil do i put in my honda 1980 cb750k ? do you check oil dipstick level with dipstick ...
  A: Looks like about 3.7 quarts of motorcycle grade oil after an oil and filter change. You always ...
KX 1256/22/2009
  Q: i have a KX 125 2002 2 stroke motocross bike. I have had some problems before with it for fouling ...
  A: Josh, you have a myriad of issues with jetting 2 strokes.... Too much oil can foul plugs, but also ...
65 Honda Dream Restoration6/21/2009
  Q: I inherited a 1965 Honda Dream CA 77 that originally belonged to my father. It has sat neglected in ...
  A: Jim, well that looks like a great candidate for restoration. Must have low miles on it, as the ...
1987 honda shadow vt 7006/19/2009
  Q: I just bought a used 87 shadow and the battery is now dead. Can you tell me the best way to get to ...
  A: Here is a diagram of the battery and the hardware and case that it all mounts into... ...
honda ct90 clutch6/18/2009
  Q: Wanted to know if the clutch was the same for a few yrs. I have a 66 ct90 with a trashed clutch,, ...
  A: Bob, Your serial number is important so we can address your auto clutch question. Although the ...
CT90 doesnt' kick over6/17/2009
  Q: When I kick start the bike it doesn't seem to turn over. I do not hear anything that sounds like the ...
  A: John, start by removing the valve cover cap and the spark plug. Kick it over and watch the valve ...
Carb Adjustment (1963 Honda Benly CA95, 150cc)6/16/2009
  Q: I put gas in the tank for the first time since i bought it off ebay and tried to crank it up... no ...
  A: Jeramy, High idle conditions can come from over-advanced ignition timing, incorrect ignition timing, ...
cb 900 custom6/15/2009
  Q: Is the 82 honda cb900 custom hard to start when cold?
  A: No, not when you use full choke. These bikes were built to EPA and DOT specifications so have lean ...
1983 Hondamatic cm450a carb leaking6/14/2009
  Q: The carb is leaking and gas is running out of the carb bowl drain line. What could be causing this? ...
  A: Aaron, the carburetors need to be cleaned thoroughly, as the 10 year old gasoline deposits have ...
1982 honda xl100s dirtbike6/13/2009
  Q: I dont know if you know the answer but i would like to know what the spark plug gap should be for a ...
  A: Alex, the spark plug gap is about .026" which is about what they are out of the box when new. Valve ...
1973 Honda CL350- stud bolt broken off6/12/2009
  Q: Silver,I wonder if you know a way to remove whats left of the broken stud bolt out of the cylinder ...
  A: Joe, is this an exhaust stud? Couple of ideas for you... With small propane torch. (no carbs or ...
1979 honda cm4006/11/2009
  Q: My question pertains to the clutch.I have recently bought my bike and have done an oil change. I ...
  A: Kevin, The clutch system starts with the lever and goes all the way down to the right side case. ...
1970 CB350K6/10/2009
  Q: I turned the bike off and when I tried to start it again I pushed the starter button and all I got ...
  A: Mike, the three little springs in the starter clutch have collapsed and the rollers are no longer ...
SS125A & CL125A production numbers6/9/2009
  Q: Bill, Do you know of, or where to find, total production number and USA import number for the ...
  A: Dan, about 10 years ago I had a contact within AHMC who was able to access sales figures for some of ...
1974 Honda CB550-4 Electrical6/8/2009
  Q: Bill, I have a 74 Honda CB550 that was running fine with no indication of any problems. It died ...
  A: Phil, the ignition switch bases on these bikes tend to work loose and the retainer tabs break off. ...
CB 125 s 197??6/7/2009
  Q: Hey Bill Thanks for the time. I am restoring an old CB125, (great Little Bikes) My problem is ...
  A: Brenden, you got me stumped here. I have never seen a CB125 that had a pressed steel swing arm in ...
1972 honda cl100 scrambler6/6/2009
  Q: ,I found an old honda cl 100 and it had compression(seemed to).I put a new charged battery on it and ...
  A: Jon, when these bikes sit for years, often the air inside the cylinder condenses moisture that ...
1982 gl 1100 cuts out when warm6/5/2009
  Q: .. I just bought a 1982 gl 1100 goldwing and it runs very smoothly for about an hour then without ...
  A: Dan, the main component that would kill the spark to all cylinders is the electronic ignition ...
Fuel cut off relay6/4/2009
  Q: Hey Bill, I'm back again. Still working on that 83 Honda vt750c Shadow. I replaced the fuel cut off ...
  A: The fuel system and ignition systems are pretty much independent of each other, other than the fuel ...
rear shocks6/3/2009
  Q: i have a 1981 cb 900 custom. my rear air shocks stay down sometimes,sometimes they work, i have put ...
  A: Charles, after 28 years, I think that they are dying a slow death. You can try airing up the ...
1983 honda shadow 7506/2/2009
  Q: The bike will start and run OK but when I shut it off, fuel continues to run into the carb making it ...
  A: Didn't I answer this on JustAnswer? I did... Answer is the same.... Did you remove the float ...
1985 Honda Magna Clutch issue6/1/2009
  Q: I have a 1985 Honda Magna V45 700. I have been having an issue with getting pressure in the my ...
  A: David, I looked at the illustrations here: ...
1975 honda xl350 lighting5/31/2009
  Q: i have a 75 xl350 all the lights work except the headlight, i have checked cotinuity through the ...
  A: Mike, wiring diagram is here: http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/WiringDiagrams/MCwiring.php#class The ...
1975 Honda CB360T5/30/2009
  Q: Just rebuilt carbs. Is there a standard default on how to set the air screw? Shop manual only gives ...
  A: Pete, Honda tune-up book shows 1 5/8 turns out on the idle mixture screws for that series carburetor ...
No Spark5/29/2009
  Q: I have a 1965 honda C100 super cub and a 1966 Honda CM91. They both are not getting spark to the ...
  A: Coil is the same as the CT90... ...
No Spark5/28/2009
  Q: I have a 1965 honda C100 super cub and a 1966 Honda CM91. They both are not getting spark to the ...
  A: Aaron, You have two bikes with two different ignition systems. C100 is a magneto ignition. The ...
1987 yamaha pw 505/27/2009
  Q: good spark carb clean and working. the oil injection thing,what can go wrong with that or can it be ...
  A: Darrin, I don't know a lot about a PW Yamaha 50, but I do recall that they had an unusual handlebar ...
1980 CB650C5/26/2009
  Q: Hey! You probably get this one all of the time, but I have a 1980 CB650 Custom and here's the deal. ...
  A: John, the bikes are battery powered, so disconnecting the battery from the circuit kills the voltage ...
front drum brakes5/25/2009
  Q: however im guessing the brake mechanisms are not too dissimilar. I have an AX100 suzuki 1987, it has ...
  A: Thomas, I could only find illustrations for a 1994-96 model ...
1986 Honda Rebel CMX2505/24/2009
  Q: I am currently restoring a 1986 honda rebel cmx250 and am not getting any spark from either coil ...
  A: Tim, GOOD first assumption! Honda coils seldom fail and two would not fail together in a million ...
Honda tranny Problem5/23/2009
  Q: I have a 82 Honda Magna that pops out of 2nd gear. I have replaced the shift fork and now at least ...
  A: Wow! You are an expert at Magna Transmissions now! Well, almost! Correct gear shifting is a matter ...
81 honda 500cx5/22/2009
  Q: my 81 honda 500cx overheats very quickly the bike is a great runner besides the overheating when i ...
  A: Mike, blown head gaskets on CX500s are not unheard of, but I would definitely change the thermostat ...
Honda cb125J5/21/2009
  Q: I have some little questions about my honda cb125j (monocilinder) from the mid 70's. I searched ...
  A: Wietse, Hondas run okay on 87 octane fuel in the US, although I tend to use higher grades just to ...
79 CB750K Headgasket replacement5/20/2009
  Q: Bill, thank you for the thread on carbs as I had the problem you mentioned were the overflow tube in ...
  A: Dave, glad that you got the carb problem fixed up okay. I am not sure to what extent you mean ...
Stator plug5/19/2009
  Q: Although I am asking about a 2000 Harley Road King, I suspect my question will apply to most ...
  A: Gordon, I went here: http://www.bikebandit.com/harley-davidson-motorcycle-fxstb-2000/o/m1512 but I ...
1983 Honda 750C Shadow5/18/2009
  Q: I have no spark @ the plugs and the fuel pump works if connected straight to the battery but not ...
  A: Alan... here is your parts list illustrations: ...
CB350 Magnetic Drain Plug5/17/2009
  Q: I read in a previous posting that you recommend a magnetic drain plug for any bikes with metal ...
  A: Jonathan... Contact this company and see if they will supply a magnet for you or modify yours. Or ...
kx65 wont start5/15/2009
  Q: I don't know if you'll know but i thought i'd ask, i have 2000 kx65 and i'm not experienced at all ...
  A: Heather, I guess this is one way to get indoctrinated into the world of wrenching on motorcycles, ...
Trans and rear hub interchange on vt5005/13/2009
  Q: I have a 1985 shadow 500 with a v-twin. The 83-84 Ascot has the same driveline but with bigger ...
  A: Joe, I haven't heard of anyone attempting this swap before, but the parts are indeed quite similar, ...
1989 cbr 6005/12/2009
  Q: I just bought this bike it had a noise in the motor at 1000 to 2000 rpm runs fine, does'nt make the ...
  A: Dan, you can go to sites like: ...
1978 Honda Hawk 400 T ll5/11/2009
  Q: I rebuilt the two carburetors on my Honda and replace it. When I replaced the gas tank and turned ...
  A: Paul, if the fuel is coming out of the overflow tube on the bottom of the float bowl, then yes the ...
1979 honda XR 1855/9/2009
  Q: I just got my dads old bike from the lake and its been sitting for a while. I took it all apart and ...
  A: Paul, if the intake/air filter and/or the exhaust system parts have been changed since the bike was ...
Honda 1968 CL125A Muffler5/7/2009
  Q: Bill, hope you can help - I have a Honda 1968 Cl125A and am looking for a muffler and guard for it. ...
  A: Teresa, if you are going to keep it fairly original, you will have to go with the correct parts. ...
losing coolant5/6/2009
  Q: Just a shot in the dark,ive got a yfz450 yamaha and its losing all its coolant from a small pipe ...
  A: Wade, I imagine that that little overflow tube is connected to the coolant pump to release pressure ...
1980 suzuki gs8505/5/2009
  Q: I have a 1980 suzuki gs850 that bogs down when put into 5th gear. It idles fine, and runs great for ...
  A: Adam, this isn't my brand, so I can only give broad guidelines. Try ...
600 Katana5/4/2009
  Q: Tried to start the bike recently and found the battery dead so i bought a new battery installed and ...
  A: Dustin, if you are asking non-Honda questions, give more information like the YEAR of production, ...
34 mukini carbs5/3/2009
  Q: i have a 83 920 virago and would like some baseline jet settings for 34vm mikunis
  A: Terry, not a good question for MrHonda.... I would check with SUDCO or ...
honda vt 700 running hot4/21/2009
  Q: I need advise on my 85 VT 700 running on the hot side going down the road. It has the proper coolant ...
  A: Okay... first the bike is 24 years old. If coolant wasn't changed on a regular basis, you could have ...
95 Honda Shadow flooding problem4/20/2009
  Q: It's a 95 honda shadow 600, and has a major flooding problem. I have taken the carb apart countless ...
  A: Steven, Can you define "flooding" for me? Is fuel coming out of both of the overflow tubes in the ...
84 nighthawk 7004/19/2009
  Q: I have the same problem you described with your nighthawk, with the starter not turning over the ...
  A: James go to this link, sign up for the Yahoo group and then you can access the repair files. ...
84 nighthawk 7004/18/2009
  Q: I have the same problem you described with your nighthawk, with the starter not turning over the ...
  A: I don't have a Nighthawk, but probably answered a question about it here. ...
82 suzuki gs8504/16/2009
  Q: i have a gs850 that onlt runs on choke but will idal iraticly with choke off carbs are spotlesss all ...
  A: Waylon, there is a website called www.gsresources.com I think that specializes in these bikes. ...
QA504/13/2009
  Q: I am not getting a spark when i kickstart the mini bike
  A: Frank, they have a magneto ignition... ...
1986 Honda TRX 350 atv4/12/2009
  Q: First of all thanks for taking the time for my question. I have a 86 honda 4 wheeler trx350,recently ...
  A: Tom, I don't do much with ATV/ATCs, but I looked at the microfiche at ...
1981 yamaha 750 virago4/11/2009
  Q: is it possible to put an oil dipstick in a yamaha 750 virago? My viewing glass at the side of the ...
  A: Ken, buy a clutch cover gasket and drain the oil, pull the cover, clean the window and put it back ...
1982 CB 900 Custom4/10/2009
  Q: I have a 1982 CB 900 Custom with 50KM's and wondered about the cam chain tensioners with this ...
  A: David, I would pull the valve cover and check the camchain tension visually. You can rock the ...
1999 yamaha zuma II4/9/2009
  Q: I'm sorry it's not in your specialized field but your the only person it seems willing to take other ...
  A: Robert, I am in a good mood, so I'll take a shot at it.... Mid-range to top end power is determined ...
2004 v star 650 classic4/8/2009
  Q: I HAVE A 2004 YAMAHA V STAR 650 CLASSIC WITH A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE AIR CLEANER FROM A HOSE LEADING ...
  A: Well, Brian, it isn't a Honda question, but I think I can give a good guess about the source. ...
wiring3/25/2009
  Q: i have a 1992 harley classic i had to change the plug on the headlight i need to know the wiring for ...
  A: Steve, I don't have any wiring diagrams for H-D brands handy. All you need is a 12v test light, ...
atc 200 voltage3/24/2009
  Q: I have an atc 200 and the headlight is burning out when the three wheeler is revved I checked the ...
  A: Chad, you didn't give the year or model variation of your bike, so I am guessing here. I used the ...
I AM BUYING A 1985 HONDA REBEL3/23/2009
  Q: BILL, I READ THAT IF I CHANG THE BACK 33TOOTH SPROCKET ON REAR WHEEL TO A 30TOOTH IT WOULD PICK UP ...
  A: Jeff, changing the rear sprocket will reduce the rpms per mph ratio, that's for sure. Top speed on a ...
4stroke backfirring3/22/2009
  Q: first off, I understand you don't really deal with ATV's but let's speak generally as a "4stroke" ...
  A: Adrian, 4 stroke engines back fire from either the exhaust or the intake. Backfiring in the intake ...
rd250 yamaha3/21/2009
  Q: i removed the oill injection from my 74 rd250 and was wondering what i should mix the fuel oil ...
  A: Josh, in some cases, removing the oil pump will damage the engine as some of the oil feeds the ...
Honda CT90 1969 K1b (Carb issue)3/20/2009
  Q: I recently bought a 1969 K1b CT90. It was a barn find, has 296 original miles on it (wow). ...
  A: Cody, I checked the illustrations at ...
1983 Honda 750 Shadow3/19/2009
  Q: In 1983, Honda did a recall on this bike to stop engine kick back when trying to start the engine. ...
  A: Alan, I don't see any recall info on VT750s on this list... ...
1969 SL903/18/2009
  Q: I have a sweet '69 Honda SL 90. I bought it off a guy last august and have put almost 2,000 miles ...
  A: John, that is a great bike and only made for one year. There is a kill switch on the handlebars, ...
petcock leaks3/17/2009
  Q: i have a 2006 honda vtx 1300 retro,that has a leak coming out of the petcock body upon further ...
  A: Joseph, looking at the illustratons on Bikebandit.com ...
1982 CX500C Master Cylinder Bypass Port3/16/2009
  Q: 1982 CX500C Master Cylinder Bypass Port - I have the master cylinder off and disassembled, the ...
  A: Craig, I don't have anything around here to check, but I think that going in with something like ...
Ignition problems3/15/2009
  Q: I have a 1982 Honda CM250C, I had a bad pulse generator by resistance, I found one not exaclty like ...
  A: You can't mix coils from CDI and points ignition systems. Point coils have around 4-5 ohms ...
Honda ATC 250cc3/14/2009
  Q: It's about a 1986ish 250 Honda 3wheeler. We cannot find the dipstick to check the oil level. Do you ...
  A: Gayla, Depends on if you have a ATC250R below or ...
Yamaha charging problem...Sorry it's not a honda3/13/2009
  Q: I just bought a 1980 Yamaha 400 and i had it running and then my friend wrecked it in to a barn and ...
  A: Chris, the bike probably has a battery-powered ignition system, so if you have a dead battery or the ...
Top end Rebuild3/12/2009
  Q: I just acquired a 1981 Yamaha 550 Maxim for my mother. The problem is it has not been started for ...
  A: Jason, you need to acquire a shop manual, good set of metric tools and a high limit credit card. I ...
Slow turn over3/5/2009
  Q: I bought a 1995 Honda 1100 ACE in sept. 08--When I got it it had a T battery (T shaped by the way) ...
  A: Bill, when you were trying to run it on a low powered battery, starter motors, solenoids and other ...
bleeding a hydrolic clutch3/4/2009
  Q: I have a 1999 suzuki intruder VS800. After it was garaged for four months the clutch handle wont ...
  A: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/122_0306_hydraulic_clutch_service/index.html The bike is ...
valve and cam chain adjustment3/2/2009
  Q: My 1975 Honda T-L 250 took about 10 kicks to start after about 20 yrs. To be sure, should I adjust ...
  A: Brian, valves should always be checked when the engine is cold. Theoretically, the camchain will ...
1995 Sportster XLH 883 fuel valve2/28/2009
  Q: Last summer I was riding with my fuel valve set to on when I ran out of gas. When the engine ...
  A: Sam, I am a Honda guy. If you have questions about recalls, check the web or with local H-D ...
help2/27/2009
  Q: i am just wondering if you could help me out i was driving along on my bike and it started ...
  A: Sean, my info page asks for questions that have specific information about the make, model and year ...
1984 Honda Nighthawk 650SC DOHC2/26/2009
  Q: I am currently restoring my Nighthawk and have run into exaust issues, i can not seem to find ...
  A: Michael, if the header section is still good and there is a joint or connection point where you can ...
1986 honda shadow clutch not disengaging2/25/2009
  Q: Ok , My clutch seems to be not disengaging . it is a 1986 vt1100c . when i started out to work ...
  A: Bryan, the master cylinder for the clutch is really no different than that for the brakes on the ...
honda cb7502/22/2009
  Q: i seem to be having alot of trouble with adjusting the clutch on my 1974 k4 it had barnett racing ...
  A: Karl, clutch adjusting is done by loosening all the cable adjusters first, then making the clutch ...
Primary chain on a 750 kawasaki2/21/2009
  Q: I would like to know if there is any adjustments on the primary chain, mine is slipping badly, has ...
  A: Mike, While not a Honda question, it is so helpful to have the year and model of your Kawasaki 750 ...
1975 Honda XL 350 single cylinder2/20/2009
  Q: Bill, I have ignition problems, spark.I had the coil & condensor checked by a dealer and they are ...
  A: Chuck, if the coil and condenser are known good, then either the points are not installed correctly ...
83 vt750 shadow air gap2/19/2009
  Q: and how to set it? thanks
  A: Amber... I don't know exactly what you are referring to with an "air gap" question. I can only guess ...
feul relay in yamaha thunderace 1000cc2/18/2009
  Q: I am in need of feul relay so i need a website to order and well as to watch this item so pls help ...
  A: Mohammed... Being that you are asking a non-Honda question, giving all the information about your ...
honda xr 250 L2/17/2009
  Q: #1 how do you diconect the master link on the drive chain? #2 how do you line up (set or time) the ...
  A: Tim, if there is a master link with a clip, you just remove the outer spring clip and the outer link ...
1987 Honda VT700C Shadow2/6/2009
  Q: The bike runs on one cylinder.I checked the pulse generators and they checked out ok.But i tryed a ...
  A: Jim, if all of your electrical connections are clean and tight, the spark plug caps are ...
starter not engaging to crank the engine2/5/2009
  Q: On a 72shovelhead, my bendix engagauges but the drivetrain does not turn. starter does spin, but no ...
  A: Justin, I don't know anything about H-D machines. But if it is like my old Ford Mustang, when the ...
1987 kawasaki zx 6002/4/2009
  Q: my bike will only run for about 5 seconds when i spray staring fluid straight into the carbs, and i ...
  A: Tyler... more history would be helpful... Bike been sitting? Happen suddenly? What you describe ...
Light grey smoke2/3/2009
  Q: My bike is a water cooled, normally aspirated 900 inline 4. It has not had much use in the past 6 ...
  A: Jamie, leaving a bike unused for most of 6 months with old fuel in a partially filled tank is a ...
vacuum/breather lines2/2/2009
  Q: i need to know where my lines go on my 305 cl77 [1965] ,i think the top one off the valve cover goes ...
  A: Louis, here is an illustration to use... ...
Z50 timing? no start1/31/2009
  Q: I have 2 z50 engines (one early 70s, other late 70s). The oldest one worked fine, some leaks, no ...
  A: Bill, do you have compression on the rebuilt engine? If yes, then you are missing the other ...
'94 Kawasaki ZX600 idle problem1/29/2009
  Q: I have a 1994 kawasaki zx600. Awesome bike for the money I paid for it. I just have an annoying ...
  A: Emerson, you aren't going to get a lot of real detailed answers about Kawasakis from me... MrHONDA. ...
Honda ca1601/28/2009
  Q: Bill, I just picked up an old ca160 Honda. Is this bike a 6 volt system or 12. I know that the cb160 ...
  A: Mac, the CA160 is a carryover from the CA95 Benly and CB92 Benly Super Sports designs. So it is with ...
1980 Yamaha Special 8501/27/2009
  Q: The bike will not stay in Second Gear,I've been told that this model of bike had a problem with 2nd ...
  A: You are asking MrHonda about Yamaha Triple Transmission issues??? All I could find was this: ...
mid range throttle problem1/26/2009
  Q: i have a 1991 yamaha big bear 350. the atv starts fine using the choke and idles fine with out the ...
  A: Joe, I went to ...
ignition timing1/25/2009
  Q: I know this isnt your normal make and model you prefer But i have one question that maybe you might ...
  A: Adam, Setting cam timing is pretty much the same for all engines. Set the piston at TDC, then ...
Honda 1986 TRX 350 Fuel pump problem1/24/2009
  Q: I think I have a Honda TRX350 fuel pump or wiring issue. I did the normal test for the fuel pump ...
  A: Dave, I am really more of a vintage Honda street bike guy and not ATV/ATC and Goldwing/off-road ...
Changing the rake on a 1973 Honda CB350G1/22/2009
  Q: I am converting my '73 CB350G into a hard-tailed bobber. The stock tires are: Front - 3.00"/18" ; ...
  A: Douglas, the stock caster angle on the 350s is 63 degrees. I don't know where you are taking your ...
1966 Honda CT90 Torque Specs1/21/2009
  Q: Can you tell me what the torque specs are on the head bolts of a 1966 Honda CT90?
  A: Bob, you have 8mm bolts/nuts on those studs. Keep this link handy... ...
ct-90k1 12v Conversion1/20/2009
  Q: I just bought a 1969 CT-90K1 that I have completely torn down and am rebuilding for my wife to ride. ...
  A: Matt, your rotor and stator and rectifier are all wired for 6v system. I think that the late CT110s ...
Problems when accelerating1/19/2009
  Q: I’ve just recently bought a 1970 CB 350 which I love to bits. It’s been well looked after and the ...
  A: Scott, the oil doesn't have anything to do with your problems, as long as it was not a full ...
1973 cl3501/18/2009
  Q: Bill, I'm trying to find the seat lock number for my cl350.There is no number on the lock it self ...
  A: Eric, the fork lock and seat lock numbers are somewhat hidden, unlike they were on the earlier 305s. ...
Honda ct200 valve guide1/17/2009
  Q: i need to change the valves and valves guides on a 1964 Honda ct200. The problem is the valve guides ...
  A: Yvan, that is not a bad idea, if you can machine the top of the valve guide to suit a valve stem ...
pistons1/16/2009
  Q: I have a 1971 honda cb750 it has been sitting for about twenty years my neighbor gave it 5to me. I ...
  A: Bruce, I hope you have pulled the motor from the frame! You can't do any kind of top end work or ...
1981 goldwing1/14/2009
  Q: may purchase this bike-32000 miles but will not run-gentleman said he could hearpopping and mettalic ...
  A: Tom, probably broke a timing belt on that side. Pull the front timing belt covers and check that ...
Suzuki GSF5001/13/2009
  Q: I have a 2006 Suzuki GSF500. It has less than 3500 miles on the bike. I rode it about 2 wks ago ...
  A: Mike... go back to http://www.bikebandit.com/suzuki-motorcycle-gs500f-2006/o/m9752 and look at the ...
1985 Honda Shadow 5001/12/2009
  Q: when i ride and get into 6th the bike looses power then dies. took it to a shop and he disconnected ...
  A: Jeremy, not a lot of info to work with here... WHAT vacuum lines were disconnected? How many miles ...
Suzuki GSF5001/11/2009
  Q: I have a 2006 Suzuki GSF500. It has less than 3500 miles on the bike. I rode it about 2 wks ago ...
  A: Mike, If the battery will pass a load test (most motorcycle batteries only last about 2 years), you ...
ACETONE ON CHROME AND BAFFELS1/9/2009
  Q: DO YOU KNOW WHAT EFFECT ACETONE HAS ON CHROME ALSO WHAT DO I NEED TO DRILL OUT THE BAFFLES ON A 97 ...
  A: Doug, Acetone on chrome plated metal appears to be safe. It will take chrome off of plated plastic ...
charging system1/7/2009
  Q: I have a Honda SL125 S0 1970 motor that I have mounted on a three wheeler and I have had it running ...
  A: Stephen, The charging systems are all pretty sound on these bikes, other than the rectifiers. If all ...
1970 CT90 charging system1/6/2009
  Q: I have a 1970 Honda CT90 that runs, but poorly (won’t idle, choke needs to be on). The engine does ...
  A: Kent, here is a good overview of charging systems.... ...
78 CB550K Timing Problem1/5/2009
  Q: Recently purchased 78 CB550K, 15,000 miles, runs pretty well, idles poorly. I've gone thru the ...
  A: Terry, with 15k miles and your careful cleaning of everything, the spark advancer should not be an ...
1976 Honda 550 4 Super Sport.12/22/2008
  Q: Bill; Bike sat since 1991 with stale gas. Have cleaned the carbs, will start and run but only with ...
  A: Marcel, when bikes have been laid up for this long, a lot of things can deteriorate. I would check ...
gel battery for 78 CT90?12/21/2008
  Q: I recently acquired a clean 78 CT90, which now needs a battery. I heard it said at a vintage meet ...
  A: Chris, most motorcycles have 12v systems, which are fairly well covered with the new gel batteries. ...
suzuki sv650R cranks but won't start12/20/2008
  Q: I just baught a suzuki sv650r it craked but did not started. The buyer told me that it just need new ...
  A: Do you have spark? Most ignition systems have a crankshaft trigger, which then sends a signal to ...
1988 Honda Shadow VLX 600 CARB12/19/2008
  Q: 1988 Honda Shadow VLX 600, been sitting for 6 or so months. It will start, runs rough, but when I ...
  A: Charles, you can try the Yamaha carb cleaner product, mixed with gasoline and fed to the carbs. Most ...
honda 305 scramblers12/18/2008
  Q: what years did 305scramblers use the chrome buckles on the seat strap also some scramblers use ...
  A: Ed, Honda used the outside seat strap buckles up to early 1965 on the CL72 250 Scramblers. Later ...
FLOAT VALVE SIDE CLEARANCE12/17/2008
  Q: Bill I have Honda CB350F which has leaking carburators from overfilling. I cleaned and checked ...
  A: Ed, the "bracket" holds the jets in place, using tension from the bottom of the float bowl to push ...
2003 Honda VT750CD electrical conduction issue?12/16/2008
  Q: reference-- http://en.allexperts.com/q/Motorcycle-Repair-837/2000-Honda-ACE-vt750cd.htm That post ...
  A: Ina, you will have to run down a good wiring diagram for your bike, to begin with. There are too ...
Starting trouble12/15/2008
  Q: I have an 82 gs650 new batt. new plugs. fresh gas. it will start with starting fluid but as soon as ...
  A: I'll assume that this is a new acquisition and it hasn't run for awhile. The carbs are full of ...
'69 CL9012/13/2008
  Q: I hope you have time for this. I found this bike a while back and it had been sitting for a long ...
  A: Cody, congratulations on getting it all back together again. As far as fuel goes, even though these ...
305 oil leak12/12/2008
  Q: I have a CL77 - 305 scrambler. When I assembled and started the motor it started pumping oil out the ...
  A: Cool! An actual vintage Honda question! :>) You have to be careful about using gasket ...
removel of rear wheel12/11/2008
  Q: Replacing the rear tire on a 1986 Honda Elite 150 deluxe.Which side of the scooter do I need to ...
  A: Wayne... Go to ...
Adjusting the carbs12/10/2008
  Q: I cant get my bike started without starting fluid and when it does start it goes to 6000 RPM max and ...
  A: SHANE! I am not psychic, I don't know what bike you are working on and it would help SO MUCH if you ...
cb 350 wiringing12/8/2008
  Q: i got this chopper that was rewired when i got it the owner gave me coils from a xs 650 i don't ...
  A: Walter, check the wiring diagrams out here... http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/WiringDiagrams/MCwiring.php ...
67 CL77 honda 305 scrambler12/7/2008
  Q: The bike runs however the engine does not want to come to a slow idle. Carbs have new parts. Could ...
  A: M. Miller, this condition can come from a number of sources. 1) Weak/broken camsprocket advancer ...
93 honda rebel nighthawk12/5/2008
  Q: How to pull seat and side plates without breaking anything.
  A: Rick, which one is it? Rebel or Nighthawk? Same engines, but different chassis. See illustrations ...
honda vt250f12/4/2008
  Q: hi there i have a honda vt250f and it starts alright when its cold but when it reaches working ...
  A: Dimitrios, Check http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-vtr250-interceptor-vtr-1988-us_model1135/partslist/ for ...
'69 CL9012/3/2008
  Q: I hope you have time for this. I found this bike a while back and it had been sitting for a long ...
  A: Cody, the CL90 was my first motorcycle a long time ago. I rode one 1500 miles in three days, in my ...
cl450 carb parts12/2/2008
  Q: I own a 1972 CL450 k5 scrambler. My local Honda dealer had the carb rebuild kits for this bike but ...
  A: 16011-375-004, VALVE SET,FLOAT 16013-283-004, Float Set Just punch in the part numbers in to a ...
Suzuki DS80 kicks start shaft replacement11/30/2008
  Q: I am restoring a 1995 Suzuki DS80 motorcycle for a 4-H project (I am 12). The kick start shaft ...
  A: Tommy, you are in for a lot more work then you planned.... ...
honda xr 80 head tension11/29/2008
  Q: could you tell me the head tension on a 1983 xr80,4large studs, one small also the valve clearances
  A: David, measure the bolt size (not head size) and use the chart shown here: ...
1970 honda sl 35011/28/2008
  Q: Just finished restoration. Bike idles well,& runs well on the road for about 1-2 minutes and then ...
  A: John, be sure to take a small drill bit to all the passageways inside the petcock to ensure that ...
HONDA brand oil11/27/2008
  Q: I hear a lot about using HONDA oil...not motorcycle oil from, say, Walmart.... but HONDA oil...like ...
  A: The manufacturers know the best way to lubricate and protect their designs, especially motorcycle ...
S&S Leaking from head11/25/2008
  Q: I saw you answer another question from an S&S owner, so I guess it's ok for me to ask too! S&S Super ...
  A: LOL! I answered a SS/Harley question before? I must have been delirious.... From what I know about ...
Alternator? :(11/24/2008
  Q: Bike: 1984 "Jap Version" Yamaha xv Virago "750" Bought the bike in May, previous just had it out ...
  A: Nix, not being a Yamaha expert, I can only tell you that when bikes sit for a long time... just a ...
throttle11/23/2008
  Q: I own a 87 suzuki gsxr 1100 and I recently put new spark plugs, cleaned the carbs and put a new ...
  A: Jesse, I am not a Suzuki guy, but went to ...
1997 honda xr200r11/21/2008
  Q: I just purchased a used 1997 xr200r 4-stroke. I was told that the bike will shift up through the ...
  A: Chris, First of all, you need to find out why the clutch pull is so difficult. It shouldn't be like ...
makeing front brake switch work11/19/2008
  Q: if i block one side of my dual brake switch and just use the other side will my brake light still ...
  A: Edward, it would have been so helpful for you to tell me what the heck you are working on. Honda ...
1971 cb350 honda11/18/2008
  Q: Bill I have been fighting a carb problem i soaked the carbs for 3 days blowed them out good and put ...
  A: Soaking carburetors for 3 days should never be necessary. If you were putting them in high-grade ...
main fuse blowing11/17/2008
  Q: I have a Honda CB200T. I can ride it for a few minutes in 1st gear and then 2nd for a little when I ...
  A: Zayne, from what you describe, it sounds like there is a short in the brake light switch system or ...
Clutch not working (?) on an 85 Honda Shadow 110011/16/2008
  Q: Bill, Been reading all the posts searching for a similar problem to mine... I recently bought a ...
  A: Jeff, Think it over again. The clutch is designed to be engaged all the time, unless you release it ...
Honda Shadow 60011/15/2008
  Q: I was riding at about 60mph and the bike just died like it ran out of gas. I checked the gas tank ...
  A: Kat, it would be nice to know the year of your bike. They have been making them since the 1980s and ...
My New pit bike11/14/2008
  Q: I'm not sure what brand this bike is but I just got it and it doesn't start but sounds really good ...
  A: Benjamin... it doesn't start but "sounds really good"? You are losing me here.... With little ...
Bogging Down - Honda Nighthawk11/12/2008
  Q: I recently bought a 1983 Honda Nighthhawk 750. Shortly after I purchased it i discovered that it ...
  A: Jerry, These bikes have an electronic ignition system that requires a fully charged battery and ...
Honda QA 50 197311/11/2008
  Q: G'day Bill, I have my first motorbike back after it has gone around the family a QA 50 and ...
  A: Dave, I have never worked on one or owned one, but the bulletins in the below link should solve the ...
1967 Honda CL77 head light case problems11/10/2008
  Q: I am trying to match up my CL77 wiring to the CL72-I Wiring Diagram on page 32 of your CL77 ...
  A: Phil, the green wires from the headlight bulb are ground. One attaches to the tab on the headlight ...
honda 200s timing11/8/2008
  Q: I have a 1984 honda 200s. I pulled the engine apart to replace the gaskets, and hone the cylinder. ...
  A: Seems a little late to ask about timing with the motor put back together now... ?? If it turns ...
Carburetor problems11/7/2008
  Q: Honda CB250N 1984. Recently had to strip top end of motor to repair stripped thread in crankcase. ...
  A: Lynton, we didn't get the 250N version in the US, only the 400-450cc one. Hopefully, the carb design ...
1982 Honda CM450E Oil Change disaster!11/5/2008
  Q: Help! It's the end of the riding season here and I'm preparing to winterize the bike. After 3500 ...
  A: Kirk, the bolt is metric, of course, and when overtightened can really get stuck in place. I would ...
Honda V45 Manga11/4/2008
  Q: Bill, I'm having a reoccurring problem with my 1986 V45 Magna. The bike starts good, idles good ...
  A: Darrick, It sounds fuel flow related. Could be from the relay or the fuel pump. The pump doesn't ...
CB550K3 and oil temperature11/2/2008
  Q: My friend and i have CB550K3 bikes we try to restore as best we can. We have rebored the first of ...
  A: Lars, air cooled engines are going to heat up in traffic, when air flow is limited. Honda has ...
Upper head noise10/30/2008
  Q: I have a 2001 Honda Rebel. When engine is at idle it sounds fine, when running with throttle engaged ...
  A: Michael, you didn't mention the mileage on your bike or any service background. The camchain tension ...
76 Honda cb550 sputters and dies in gear10/29/2008
  Q: I have a 76 cb550 that idles just fine in neutral and when clutch is in. When clutch is let out, it ...
  A: Bobby, from what you describe, the clutch is just short of full engagement, not disengagement. If ...
1998 Honda Foreman 40010/28/2008
  Q: I can not get my ATV to start. I have replaced the battery and the solenoid and still wont start by ...
  A: I suspect that the handlebar starter switch may be having issues, or the wiring to it. Other ...
2000 Honda XR100R questions10/27/2008
  Q: Bill: my son is trying to get a 2000 Honda XR100R running for a friend. We need to know how to set ...
  A: Ronda, the valve specifications are .002" for the intake and exhaust valves, set COLD on the ...
can a 85 600r xl be converted to electric start10/26/2008
  Q: is there anyway it can be done. im using this bike to get around, and i think using electric would ...
  A: Chris, check with www.xrsonly.com for further info. I imagine that the changeover to an electric ...
86-shadow engine oil leak- more info10/25/2008
  Q: The new question is- how to I get to the inner clutch pushrod seal??- remove side case without ...
  A: Tom, http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-vt1100c-shadow-1100-1986-us_model7623/partslist/E++10.html It goes ...
86 Shadow 1100 oil leak behind clutch cyl-shifter rod-engine oil10/24/2008
  Q: located behind the clutch slave cylinder. Told by honda tech that I needed to remove the left side ...
  A: Tom, go to: http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-vt1100c-shadow-1100-1986-us_model7623/partslist/E++09.html ...
1994 honda xr200r10/23/2008
  Q: 1994 honda xr200r wont start - its been sitting for 6 months, before that it would only start with ...
  A: Paolo, the first thing to do is to remove the carburetor and clean out all the passages and jets. ...
Vt500C - Bogging issue9/14/2008
  Q: I took out the plugs and all 4 are black sooty , replaced them and in 4 minutes in a ride around ...
  A: Paul, well that is a good clue. The choke cable just pulls the small plungers out to uncover small ...
motorcycle9/13/2008
  Q: how much and what kind of oil do i put in my honda cb750k 1979
  A: Bryan///// http://motorbikearchives.com/Bike-Tests/Road-and-Street/Honda-CB750F-1980.html Looks ...
CA95 spark problem9/12/2008
  Q: Have a 1966 CA95 I restored. Ran fine then all of a sudden I have spark on only the right side. ...
  A: Doug, check your battery voltage, spark plug cap resistance values. Plug caps should be zero ohms ...
1985 vt500c bogging out9/6/2008
  Q: Bill I have a problem with my 500 , it's bogging out when opening throttle , I purchased the bile ...
  A: Paul, a 23 year old bike can have a lot of problems and possibilities for things to go wrong. You ...
This Magna VF700 has a MYSTERY AILMENT that we just can't figure out! HELP!9/5/2008
  Q: This Magna VF700 has a MYSTERY AILMENT that we just can't figure out! HELP!? I have a 1984 Honda ...
  A: Luke if the stator were the problem your bike would lose voltage to the whole ignition system. ...
1978 Honda cb550K9/4/2008
  Q: I noticed all your awesome diagnosis's and decided to give you a try with a few questions. I just ...
  A: Kyle, Any time you get involved with a 30 year old bike with 9k miles, it is obvious that it has sat ...
fuel leaking out of carb float bowl9/3/2008
  Q: I have a 1983 Honda 750 Sabre/V45. It was fine a few days ago and I reconnected a choke cable. Now ...
  A: Brian, go back to the bikebandit.com site reference and you will see the fuel pump. It should be ...
fuel leaking out of carb float bowl9/2/2008
  Q: I have a 1983 Honda 750 Sabre/V45. It was fine a few days ago and I reconnected a choke cable. Now ...
  A: Brian, fuel flowing from the overflow nipple is indicative of a leaking float valve. Either the ...
Removing carburaters9/1/2008
  Q: I have bought a 1984 honda v45 magna with 700cc engine. It has a gas leak at the main inlet tube ...
  A: Lynn, I had to fix a similar fuel line leak from the fuel pump line to the carb rack. You have to ...
1972 Honda SL350 engine noise8/31/2008
  Q: I have a 1972 Honda SL350 with 8K miles which I have not ridden in a few years.I stopped riding it ...
  A: The tensioner parts are wedged between the head and cylinders and crankcase, so the motor comes out ...
1972 Honda SL350 engine noise8/30/2008
  Q: I have a 1972 Honda SL350 with 8K miles which I have not ridden in a few years.I stopped riding it ...
  A: Cody, reference here... ...
1973 Honda CB450 Poor Shifting8/29/2008
  Q: I'm third owner on this bike & it has about 14K on it. I only put about 1K a year at the most on it ...
  A: Layton, unless the bike was really abused, 14k miles shouldn't mean the end of the life of the ...
1982 Yamaha RD350LC - fuel questions8/28/2008
  Q: I know you're a Honda guy, but thought I'd give it a shot. I've got 2 issues: 1) I've notice that ...
  A: Blair, yes I am a Honda guy... 4 strokes, specifically. I have some passing knowledge about Yamaha ...
CA95 Timing Confusion8/27/2008
  Q: Bill- I have a 1965 Honda CA95 Benly Touring 150. It was in a garage since 1974 and in pretty ...
  A: Steve, you can recheck your cam timing by putting the pistons back up at the T mark and looking to ...
CB200 issues8/24/2008
  Q: I've just rebuilt a 1974 CB200 top end and gone through the carbs. The engine will idle but is very ...
  A: Zach, see this small illustration: ...
oil leaking from alternator screw hole8/23/2008
  Q: I have a 1972 Honda cb175 (k5) with only 5,000 miles on it. Runs strong, a real beauty. Recently I ...
  A: James, there ain't no fixin' it. That's because the alternator runs in oil, designed that way by the ...
1964 CA95 Rev up issue8/22/2008
  Q: I have a 1964 Honda CA95 I am working on that has been sitting for a while. I have managed to get ...
  A: Vance, you need to go over the tune-up procedures, checking the spark timing after you have removed ...
Clutch issues on 1984 Honda Shadow 700C8/21/2008
  Q: My vintage Shadow will not engage the clutch to allow shifting. I have replaced the master cylinder ...
  A: Chuck, the clutch line is the hardest to bleed, due to all the twists and turns in the line, as it ...
Yamaha XT225 carb8/20/2008
  Q: I have a 2003 XT225. It sat all winter with fuel in the tank. Not surprised when it wouldn't ...
  A: Nathan, not really an vintage Honda question, but I did look up the bike on bikebandit.com ...
speedometer8/19/2008
  Q: I have a 2000 xl1200c and every now and then while riding, usually around 55 to 65 mph, I'll notice ...
  A: Andy... is this a HARLEY question????? Dunno much about them.... if speedo dies it could be the ...
That 1978 XL3508/13/2008
  Q: I checked the Kill sw and it was fine. I checked the coil by removing it and using a meter set on ...
  A: Mike... The coil wire will show contact to ground if the points are closed.... Put some plastic ...
GL1800 wont idel at the right rpm8/12/2008
  Q: I have a 2005 GL1800 when I start the bike it idel around 1000 rpms but drops to around 450-500 rpms
  A: Danny, it is my brand, but as you may have noticed, I don't claim GW knowledge..... 900 lb, Fuel ...
1978 XL350 quit running8/11/2008
  Q: Hey Bill, I'm working on a 1978 XL350 single (sn 3204625) which I recently bought. When I got it, it ...
  A: Mike, the XL350 has a spread out magneto ignition which requires: Permanent magnet rotor, spinning ...
1969 CT90K1 power issue8/10/2008
  Q: I have a 1969 CT90K1 that I start a couple of times a year, keep fairly fresh gas in it (with ...
  A: Scott, they aren't the most overpowered bikes on the planet, but a good CT90 should go about 60 mph. ...
Honda XL1008/9/2008
  Q: I have a 78 Honda xl 100. It has been sitting for a long time. I rebuilt the carburetor and it runs ...
  A: Rob, the carb overflow problem can be sourced to several things. Pinhole in the float, causing it ...
muffler for CL 1758/8/2008
  Q: I have a 1972 K6 CL175 Honda Scrambler that needs a new exhaust and muffler. Honda has stopped ...
  A: Jordan, in most cases, an entire system from one series will fit the other. Honda changed the color ...
1968 CL175 Honda Alternator8/7/2008
  Q: Does the alternator on a 1968 CL175 run in oil? My 1968 has oil in the alternator "compartment" and ...
  A: Bill, yes this is normal. From about 1968 most Hondas have oil cooled stators, which makes it a more ...
1982 Honda 250 cm8/6/2008
  Q: I have the right side cover of my 1982 Hinda 250 cm stolen. As this part is discontinued, is there a ...
  A: Bernard... there is one in Holland... about $160 or so.... ...
KAWASAKI 440LTD REAR SPROCKET8/2/2008
  Q: chain has inconsistant tightness (loose, tight) when rear wheel is rotated. Noticed sprocket has ...
  A: Bill, you didn't give a year, so I had to make a guess... ...
changing bulbs8/1/2008
  Q: how do i get to the bulbs around my 85 ltd
  A: George..... 85 LTD????? Ford, Kawasaki, Gold Wing???? Instrument lights, turn signals, headlight, ...
about ideal7/31/2008
  Q: ok i have a 1986 Honda nighthawk 700.the problem is the bike was running good then all the sudden ...
  A: Rick, it could be several things.... bad spark plug caps... should be 5k ohms and all four close to ...
CB750 Custom Battery Charging Issues7/30/2008
  Q: I have a 1980 CB750 Custom with 9500 miles. I have had this bike in the shop about 3 times to deal ...
  A: Peter... Generally, the rotors are the main problem on these bikes, after the generator brushes ...
1984 shadow VT500C power loss shut down7/29/2008
  Q: My shadow until recently was running fine and used regularly. Driving along now it it will shut ...
  A: Paul, it is hard to troubleshoot a problem like this when it won't stay dead long enough to give you ...
1984 shadow VT500C power loss shut down7/28/2008
  Q: My shadow until recently was running fine and used regularly. Driving along now it it will shut ...
  A: Paul, you didn't give me as much info as I would have liked, including mileage and other details. ...
1977 honda 550cb four-k died today7/27/2008
  Q: I have a 1977 honda 550cb four-k that I bought 2 months ago. It has been running great until today. ...
  A: Kris, check the battery voltage first. If okay, then move onto the fuses and then to the ignition ...
vt700 1986 shadow7/26/2008
  Q: two of the wires coming from stator getting hot dose this mean there is a bad ground or should i be ...
  A: James, go to this site's links for more specific assistance... ...
'82 CB450SC Nighthawk Speedometer7/25/2008
  Q: Do you know what the speedometer ratio is for this bike. I need to buy an after- market replacement ...
  A: Dave, I don't know that information. Honda used to mark the speedos with a 1mile=xxxx rpm stamp, but ...
poor running lt80 quad7/24/2008
  Q: The bike starts fine, idles fine, but when you start off it runs fine for about 30 feet and then ...
  A: Larry, it really isn't my brand nor do I deal with ATV/ATCs. It sounds like there is an oil line ...
2003 CMX250 no power7/23/2008
  Q: Just had this REBEL tuned up with new fluids, plugs, battery, and carb cleanout. Ran well for week, ...
  A: David, You checked the 10 amp fuses, but it sounds like you missed the 20 amp fuse on the starter ...
cdi units7/22/2008
  Q: can you tell me, or know where i can get compatibility what cdi units will work on 1983 cb550sc ...
  A: I found this link recently and searched for your CDI modules... ...
Coil ?7/18/2008
  Q: hey i have my 650 yamaha special there and its been a while and i decide to start it but,ok i put ...
  A: Billy, I am not a Yamaha expert. I think that there were various versions, most with points and ...
2001 suzuki bandit 12007/17/2008
  Q: I know u work on Hondas but the guy i bought the bike from had only put about 2 qt of oil in it ...
  A: Derick, little clinking and tinkling sounds are usually indicators of: Damaged pistons from seizure ...
timing line ups7/15/2008
  Q: I have a honda 1971 sl 125 ko engine that I have been working on. However when I went to time the ...
  A: Stephen, If the cam timing marks are not lining up correctly, either the camchain is stretched way ...
vapor lock7/14/2008
  Q: I have a 1984 Honda vf500 interceptor.When the bike starts to get a little hot it starts vapor ...
  A: If the bike is a California model it has an extra vent hose fitting that goes to the carbon ...
Speedometer for 82 Nighthawk 4507/12/2008
  Q: I just bought an 82 nighthawk 450 off the son of the original owner the bike is in beautiful shape ...
  A: David, first check the speedometer cable that is attached to the front wheel. Disconnect the drive ...
1972 xl250 engine side cover paint7/11/2008
  Q: I need to know what kind of spray can paint will match that olive green on those magnesium outer ...
  A: Mike, take it to an automotive paint store and they can computer match it. I can't recall an olive ...
WIERD HESITATION7/10/2008
  Q: I KNOW YOU'RE A HONDA GUY BUT I PRAY YOU CAN HELP ME. I HAVE A 1980 YAM XS650 SPECIAL. ABOUT A WEEK ...
  A: Chris, did you check the chain slack at several locations on the chain, as you spun the wheel? If ...
Chain7/9/2008
  Q: Ive got a generic defiant 250cc which is like a Chinese knock down of Yamaha Virago 250cc. Im not ...
  A: Aaron, the drive chain adjustment is critical for any chain-driven motorcycle. Proper inspection, ...
Honda Cb125s has no Spark7/8/2008
  Q: I recently purchased a 1978 Honda Cb125s. The bike has no spark, and I have been racking my brain ...
  A: Abhimanyu, First thing to know is that these bike's ignition systems are battery-powered... 6volts. ...
jet needle retaining clip7/7/2008
  Q: I recently rebuilt my carbs on my 1975 Honda CB200 and when I was removing the jet needle retaining ...
  A: Robert, The needle and two clips (e-clip and spring clip) are part of the jet needle part assembly. ...
CB160 Front shock removal7/6/2008
  Q: I'm have a heck of a time getting the front shocks and forks off a 1966 CB160. I'm using a Glenn's ...
  A: Charlie, there are two versions of the forks. ...
honda cb1007/5/2008
  Q: i'm thinking of buying a cb 100, either 1973 or 1975--there are two that i'm looking at. i'm new ...
  A: Daniel, The early CB/CL/SL100-125s had one-piece cylinder heads which gave problems locating their ...
there is gas in oil chamber7/4/2008
  Q: The other day I Added to my oil about 1/4 of a quart Mobile Synthetic I own a honda shadow 2002 ...
  A: Joshua, you didn't mention the mileage on the bike, which may be an influence on the problem ...
1983 Honda V45 Magna7/3/2008
  Q: I have a 1983 Honda V45 Magna that is not getting power at the fuel pump. The pump is new along with ...
  A: Chris, check the fuses and/or fusible link next to the solenoid. Sometimes fuses look good but can ...
charging problem7/2/2008
  Q: I have a 95 yamaha virago. The problem is something drains the battery down very fast. I had the ...
  A: Well, Jason.... this a Yamaha question not a Honda question. I can send you to the Electrosport ...
1985 Honda Shadow VT5007/1/2008
  Q: I was working on my bike last fall and decided to let it run for about 10 minutes after working on ...
  A: Chris, start with the basics... Pull the spark plugs and see if they are fuel fouled or show signs ...
CT 90 Stalling and won't Re-Start6/30/2008
  Q: i recently inherited a 1977 Honda CT 90, odometer read 335 miles on it, for atleast the last 20 ...
  A: Brandon, with only 336 miles, the stator should not have been the issue. The rectifier probably is ...
honda ct90 starting problem6/29/2008
  Q: I acquired a 1972 honda ct90 and according to the serial number its a K4. I completely restored the ...
  A: 20mm is the correct float level 62 is correct main jet 35 is idle jet Clean ALL fuel and air ...
Ca95 hard starting when warmed up.6/26/2008
  Q: My 1964 Honda Benly starts easily from a cold start and after running for about 15 minutes or ...
  A: Harley, first thought is that almost any old 60s Honda should not start easily when cold! Usually, ...
Loss of power/hesitation 1982 450 nighthawk6/24/2008
  Q: I just bought a 1982 Honda 450 blackhawk and it hesitates or will not hold a even speed on the road. ...
  A: Larry, your 26 year old Nighthawk probably needs a good carb clean and inspection. ...
bike won't shift6/23/2008
  Q: Bill, I own a 97 Honda Rebel 250cc in which I recently laid down. I can get the bike to start but ...
  A: Roy, if you went down on the left side, you may have bent the shift lever and the shift shaft that ...
Electrical6/22/2008
  Q: I have a 2005 Honda Sabre 1100cc. The bike is not charging the battery. I know the battery is good, ...
  A: Joseph, the major known issues on Honda 1100s are the stator plug, where it connects to the harness. ...
1975 Honda CB200T carb problem6/21/2008
  Q: I'm hoping you can help. This is going to be a little long, but I don't want to leave out something ...
  A: Robert, some key things to check are: Petcock internal passageways. Disassemble and run a drill bit ...
rattling noise6/19/2008
  Q: I have an 86 VF700C magna. When I'm cruising around or sitting still while revving the engine, I ...
  A: Joe, that isn't real descriptive for troubleshooting purposes. Does it happen under load, at idle, ...
'71 350CL electrical6/18/2008
  Q: I'm trying to get an old 350 running but am having some trouble with the electrical work. I got a ...
  A: Jack, go here for a wiring diagram: http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/WiringDiagrams/MCwiring.php A gray ...
liking front fork problem6/17/2008
  Q: my name is Felipe and I have a problem with front fork liking and see if you work on those, or if ...
  A: Felipe, It appears that you live in SFO area..Yes? Check with Charlie's Place in SF, who ...
harley rear brakes6/15/2008
  Q: i have a 05 883c xl i replaced the rear tire and installed new rear brake pads i have tried to bleed ...
  A: Mike, this is a stretch for me, as I am NOT a H-D guy at all. If you just removed old pads and ...
seat removal, and misfire.6/10/2008
  Q: I have a 1985 honda shadow 500vt, I can't seem to find a lever or anyghing to release to remove the ...
  A: Gail, this was a puzzling question as the normal resources I use for illustrations: ...
OIL FILTER6/9/2008
  Q: JUST SEALED UP BOTTOM END PUT CLUTCH BASKET AND EVERY THING ELSE ON GO TO PUT THE FILTER ON,IS THERE ...
  A: Randy... Guess we are talking 250-305s, right!? Great! It goes on the outside of the filter rotor, ...
1986 VN7506/8/2008
  Q: How do you remove the right engine cover, I need to replace the gasket. I have removed the brake ...
  A: Lenny... good thing that MrHonda knows that a VN750 is a Kawasaki! ...
electrical spark issue6/7/2008
  Q: i have 1974 cb125s that shows spark when u move the points by hand while grounding the spark plug on ...
  A: In case you don't have the wiring diagram, go here: ...
CA160 HONDA6/6/2008
  Q: Bill ,.im writing to see if you can e mail me with the info for making a rectifier for my bike . ...
  A: Lorenzo... http://physiology.usouthal.edu/restore/diode/diode.html ...
Questions about 1985 Honda Rebel 2506/5/2008
  Q: Mr. Silver, I just bought a 1985 Honda Rebel 250 to fix up. When I bought it it had been out in a ...
  A: David, you need to remove the carburetor and clean it thoroughly, change out whatever old fuel is in ...
exiter 1856/4/2008
  Q: i have 1 big spark then very fine spark .is the stater supposed to have oil in that part of engine
  A: Walter, you don't make it very easy for MrHonda to help you. The year of the bike and make (Yamaha) ...
Carbs for 1979 Honda CM400T6/3/2008
  Q: Can you tell me where I can buy a set of carbs for 1979 Honda CM400T ?
  A: How about this...? ...
1974 HONDA CB750K6/2/2008
  Q: I HAVE A 74 HONDA CB750K THAT WAS IN STORAGE. I JUST GOT IT OUT RECENTLY AND IT HAD A DEAD BATTERY ...
  A: Adam.... go here for illustrations: ...
valve timing6/1/2008
  Q: I have a 72 350 honda that i would like to get running when i went to check timing,point gap,and ...
  A: Mike, if the cam timing isn't correct by very much, then the valves and pistons will hit, usually ...
CBX750 engine noise5/31/2008
  Q: here goes! The bike is a 1986,CBX750fe,4 cylinder,aircooled,16v,hydraulic tappets. once the bike is ...
  A: Paul, Being that it appears from your question/info that you didn't change out the camchain ...
'75 CB360T Clutch "pop" issue5/30/2008
  Q: I have a longstanding and annoying clutch issue with my '75 CB360 that I just cannot figure out. ...
  A: Sean, Looking at http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/honda-motorcycle-cb360t-1975/o/m9224 ...
OIL FILTER5/19/2008
  Q: MY NAME IS RANDY BECKER,IM STARTING TO REBUILD MY 1965 HONDA DREAM 305 AND I FORGOT WHERE THE ...
  A: Randy, the oil filter is centrifugally driven by the small chain off the end of the crankshaft. On ...
shifting to neutral5/18/2008
  Q: I am having a problem shifting into neutral once the motor heats up.Do I need a clutch adjustment ...
  A: David, the clutch cable has an adjuster on the ends, so you can take up the slack. Loosen the lock ...
throttle grip5/16/2008
  Q: I have a 2000 yamaha 1100 custom vstar ,the other bike I had was a honda and I am assuming they are ...
  A: David... Being that it isn't a HONDA question, I went here: ...
cb400 rear tire removal5/15/2008
  Q: any help would be greatly appreciated! so i am restoring a 1977 cb400. i am in the breakdown stage ...
  A: Joe.. go to http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/honda-motorcycle-cb400f-1977/o/m9441 Brake ...
1989 cr2505/14/2008
  Q: I just bought a 89cr250 and it fouls up the plug when ever I slow down for a minute or two why? It ...
  A: Wes, are we talking oil fouling or fuel fouling? Two different conditions there.... If you put in a ...
Clutch fades on 86 Honda shadow5/13/2008
  Q: I have recently purchased a 86 honda shadow that is in pretty decent condition other then a few ...
  A: Pat, did someone look carefully at the clutch master cylinder bore inside? If there is corrosion or ...
carb adjustment5/12/2008
  Q: My 83 honda nighthawk cb650sc is sputtering/loosing power when I give it about half throttle. in ...
  A: Rafael, go here to look at exploded parts illustrations: ...
MOTORCYCLE NOT STARTING5/11/2008
  Q: I HAVE A 1976 HONDA GOLDWING GL1000 IT SAT OUTSIDE LAST YEAR RAN GOOD BEFORE LEFT OUTSIDE PUT NEW ...
  A: Randy, with a fully charged battery in the system, try jumping across the two starter solenoid posts ...
Honda 650 Nighthawk5/10/2008
  Q: I bought a bike from a friend a few weeks ago. He put a new battery in it just before, but only ...
  A: William, there are several versions of 650 Nighthawks, so am not sure which one you have; SOHC or ...
1963 Honda CA95 150 Benly5/9/2008
  Q: I am looking at purchasing a 1963 Honda CA95 150 Benly that I found on Craigslist and I just want ...
  A: John, if the bike is complete and has a rebuilt top end, then the smoking problems should be solved. ...
kawasaki ex250f35/8/2008
  Q: the starter will not work it clicks but that's it
  A: Chad.... dead battery.... Charge it, load test it, if it is more than 2 years old, replace it. ...
05 Nighthawk 250 carb issues5/7/2008
  Q: Bill. We picked up a baby Nighthawk last year for my wife and it's done nothing but foul plugs ...
  A: David, if you have done a lot of V4 carbs, then I am not too sure what else I can say about this ...
Honda Rebel key5/6/2008
  Q: I just bought a 1985 Honda Rebel 250 and the key is missing. Is the key number somewhere on the bike ...
  A: Walter, it is stamped on the edge of the ignition switch and underneath the helmet holder unit. You ...
77 cb750k clutch loose on handle5/5/2008
  Q: rode bike into my garage and noticed clutch cable loose on handlebar. of course I played with it and ...
  A: Dave, there are cable adjusters on both ends of the clutch cable. The cable adjuster on the ...
CT 90 carb5/4/2008
  Q: Bill, I am trying to get a 1977 Honda CT90 running. I have thoroughly cleaned and rebuilt the ...
  A: Deni... check valve clearances first. COLD .002" on both sides. Second, take the spark advancer ...
Vz 8005/3/2008
  Q: I have a 98 suzuki VZ 800 5500 miles While riding I felt a complete loss of power like I was out of ...
  A: Jeff, tough question for MrHonda.... A thick cloud of smoke, coming from a water-cooled engine, ...
Fuses5/2/2008
  Q: Bill, I have a 1981 Goldwing that I recently replaced the starter relay(seliniod). When I hooked it ...
  A: Chuck, which is "the fuse" as I think there are is more than one fuse for the bike. You haven't ...
stator on a 1980 cb650 custom5/1/2008
  Q: i have a 1980 cb650 custom,i have done alot of work to this bike, mostly normal matinance, but i ...
  A: Ryan, do not blindly replace a component until it has been tested. Stators are not common failures ...
V65 Magna Tune up4/30/2008
  Q: I just bought a '84 V65 Magna which is in great shape and would like to tune it up but really know ...
  A: Brad, go to this webpage: http://www.sunley.ca/moto.html and then scroll through the various links ...
carburator repair4/29/2008
  Q: I have a 1985 Honda Nighthawk CB450SC. When I first start the bike with the choke fully on, it ...
  A: John, your 23 year old bike probably needs a good tuneup, carb clean and thorough going-over. SEE: ...
ct 70 bogs when throttle is cracked open4/28/2008
  Q: I have a '81 Honda ct70 which idles great and will run good at low rpm and mid range, but when I ...
  A: Gary, http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/honda-motorcycle-ct70-1981/o/m2293 to look ...
cam chain tenaioner4/27/2008
  Q: This is a non-Honda question.If you do not know can you refer me to someone who may be able to help ...
  A: James, I assume that you were reading what I found, which is: ...
1972 cl 1754/26/2008
  Q: I am rebuilding my cl175.Mine to was seized but i found a donor motor.All i need is to know where to ...
  A: Kyle, You can find a lot of good Honda parts on Ebay auctions. Most any motorcycle shop or machine ...
1980 Honda CB900C4/25/2008
  Q: The oil is coming from a round plug on the front of the motor just under the cylinder head cover. ...
  A: http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/honda-motorcycle-cb900c-1980/o/m2011 The 11.5x7 plug ...
1966 CB 160 No spark4/24/2008
  Q: I am getting this bike out of warm dry 32 year storage. It had spark but it disappeared before I got ...
  A: Clarke, First, clean the contact faces thoroughly, set the gap to about .014" at the high spot on ...
1985 Magna v45 carb no power.4/23/2008
  Q: I just recently finished(almost) restoring a 1985 Honda Magna v45 700cc. It is all stock, stock ...
  A: Luke, Is the bike warming up okay at idle? These bikes tended to be cold blooded, so choke is ...
1972 honda cb3504/21/2008
  Q: I bought a Honda CB350 on line and it ran great, until i left the key in the ignition which drained ...
  A: Danny, DO NOT push start the bike with a dead battery. New ones cost about $40. They only last about ...
coolant system4/20/2008
  Q: I have chinese made scooter, which is a replica of the honda reflex.the scooter has a 244cc clone of ...
  A: Leo, this why I try to steer people away from the Chinese stuff.. no parts and service support over ...
CB 750 4 K Jetting4/19/2008
  Q: I went through this 30 years ago and forgot. I have 78 CB 750 , am adding Mac 4-1 Header and K&N Pod ...
  A: George, the little Honda tune-up book I have says you have 110 main jets in there now. Generally, ...
clutch problem?4/18/2008
  Q: i have a 83 goldwing,that for the last couple of years has been difficult to shift into neutral.now ...
  A: Gary, Wings are not my specialty. First, you may just need a new clutch, if you have it adjusted ...
1978 honda xl 1254/17/2008
  Q: bill,do you have a wiring diagram for a 1978 xl 125? I am trying to get it running with, or ...
  A: I don't have much data on MotoSports/Enduros in my inventory. Try the SL125 diagram at: ...
1976 honda CB360t4/16/2008
  Q: I just started rebuilding the carbs and found out that one of the throttle cables is rotted and ...
  A: Dustin.... PUSH or PULL? ...
85 honda vt 700 c4/14/2008
  Q: sometimes it stops clicking while im holding the button sometimes it doesn't do anything at all. ...
  A: Cliff, clicking at the solenoid is generally a sign of low voltage. If the battery is more than 2 ...
1795 Honda CB360T4/13/2008
  Q: I am the proud owner of a 1975 CB360T. The bike has 12,000 miles on it and is in good shape. The ...
  A: James, the ignition timing has to be absolutely correct on both sides, but at idle and full advance, ...
Gas Tank4/11/2008
  Q: How does a person remove dents from a gas tank? Are there special tools? Tried researching but I've ...
  A: Leroy, that kind of work is pretty much for experts. In some cases, people that have tools, like ...
starting problems4/10/2008
  Q: how can I set The Timing in my 200S ATC HONDA 1985. ANSWER: Manuel, the ignition timing is not ...
  A: Manuel, NOW you tell me the rest of the story! Yes, it probably is cam timing issues..... The cam ...
1967 honda4/9/2008
  Q: My father left me his old 1967 Honda CA77. I would like to sell it but have no idea of it's value. ...
  A: Tina, the "value" of a CA77 Dream is anywhere from $200 to $6k depending on originality, mileage, ...
starting problems4/9/2008
  Q: how can I set The Timing in my 200S ATC HONDA 1985.
  A: Manuel, the ignition timing is not adjustable. ...
best performance when cold, and with choke closed4/8/2008
  Q: I have a 1979 honda cb650, and it really bogs after it warms up. I have found that when the bike ...
  A: Jonathan, Should be richer, rather than leaner at that altitude. If the engine runs better with ...
motorcycle4/6/2008
  Q: 1994 honda shadow how to take the seat of?
  A: 600 or 1100 Shadow????? http://www.bikebandit.com/honda-motorcycle-parts-1994/oem-parts Choose a ...
carbs cb1604/5/2008
  Q: I have a 1969 cb160 sport--I've always had to choke the bike for cold starts. I rebuilt the carbs ...
  A: Mike, you probably put the slides in backwards. They are left and right sided. Cutaways always go ...
stator test GS550E suzuki4/5/2008
  Q: First Hi, and tahnk you. The question. How can i test the stator integrity whit out dismount it
  A: Ricardo, here is some info about stators, in general. ...
Z50 identification4/4/2008
  Q: I bought what I believe to be a 1970 Honda Z50A. The steering stem tag is missing. I have searched ...
  A: Mike, http://www.motorera.com/honda/h0050/z50a/z50a.htm It looks like it is a 70-71 K1 version, ...
motorcycle4/3/2008
  Q: is a clutch adjustment for a 1982 v45 magna motorcycle?
  A: No, it is hydraulic. If the clutch is slipping it is probably burned up, unless the master cylinder ...
fuel leak4/2/2008
  Q: I have a 1995 Kawasaki vn1500 it was leaking gas through carburetors and eashuset I pulled plugs and ...
  A: Gerr, Dunno much about Kawis, but a few things come to mind. 1: Did you put the old plugs back in ...
72 CB350 Rebuilding Problems & Questions3/31/2008
  Q: I have a few questions about rebuilding an older Honda engine. I have a 1972 Honda CB350K3. Bike ...
  A: Kevin, Was your "carbon buildup" black fuel based or brown-ish oil based deposits? How long did you ...
BLEEDING THE CLUTCH3/30/2008
  Q: i have a 97 suzuki intruder 1400 vs and i have tried to bleed the hydrolic clutch but it just does ...
  A: Jesse, clutch hydraulics can be a real pain to bleed out properly. Not a Honda question, but the ...
Honda CR80 4 Stroke3/29/2008
  Q: I have recently acquired a Honda CR80 (80's model). I'm not sure of exact year. I have gotten the ...
  A: Tommy, most auto parts stores or machine shops can offer you various thread repair kits. ...
KZ 700 Fast idle3/28/2008
  Q: I bought a Kawasaki KZ700 for almost nothing and am trying to get it on the road. The bike fires ...
  A: Randall, if you want me to answer non-Honda questions, I need more info to even begin... like the ...
head gasket leak- '77 honda cb750k3/27/2008
  Q: Had bike to local shop for state inspection. Do not want to give inspection because of a head ...
  A: Dave, go to any auto parts store and look for some high temp, oil resistant RTV silicone sealant. ...
1973 CB450 AIR FILTER??3/26/2008
  Q: CANT FIND AN AIR FILTER FOR MY 1973 CB450. I HAVE THE OLD ONE AND IT IS A ROUND CANISTER TYPE ...
  A: Brian.... I'm confused... are you? ...
2004 Honda Goldwing 18003/25/2008
  Q: I am installing a CB on my Goldwing. I can't locate the 2 pin connector on the drivers left toward ...
  A: Oh, Chuck.... this is so NOT a vintage Honda question! You need to be talking to these guys... ...
CB350 wont start3/24/2008
  Q: Bill, You information is great and I've been following your advise. but ... it still wont start. A ...
  A: Doug, if you have a fully-charged, correct battery with 12.5+ volts, then the starter solenoid ...
Honda ATV3/21/2008
  Q: How do you reset the oil change indicator on a 2002 Honda Rubicon 500 ATV. Thanks
  A: Many Hondas have a little rubber slot, just below the odometer or where the indicator is. Push your ...
air leak3/20/2008
  Q: i cleaned air filter on yamaha 2007 r6s and now i have a loud sound its like air be suck its sounds ...
  A: Jimmie, if the noise only happened after you did the work, then recheck your work. Probably left a ...
timming3/19/2008
  Q: i have a 1992 Honda shadow vt 1100. my question is where do i find the trimming advance to time it? ...
  A: Larry, the ignition timing starts with the pulser coil, next to the flywheel, and then is controlled ...
Coils wont fire3/17/2008
  Q: i installed a new wiring harness on my 1975 honda cb750 as well as a different engine of same year, ...
  A: James, check the primary resistance in the coils.. and the secondary resistance between the two ...
spark advance '68 cl3503/16/2008
  Q: I have a spark advancer that was removed from the bike without the lobe of the cam getting marked ...
  A: Tom, the process of setting up the ignition timing will tell you immediately, whether the point cam ...
91 honda nighthawk cb750 - no spark3/15/2008
  Q: I have an intermittent problem with spark on the bike. Sometimes the bike runs smoothly but ...
  A: Mark, which spark plug boot are you disconnecting? Plug caps are generally in the 5k ohm range, so I ...
1997 honda cr 125 engine crank ceased3/14/2008
  Q: recently i got a 1997 Honda cr 125r two-stroke liquid cooled dirt bike. So i was riding it and it ...
  A: Elliot, 2 stroke crankshafts need oil for the main and rod bearings. The coolant flows through the ...
'76 honda cb500t cam marks3/7/2008
  Q: I went to set the valves for the first time on this bike tonight(Got it last year and put 1500 miles ...
  A: Jeff, watch the valves at the T and LT positions. They will either both be closed on compression ...
Motorcycle repair3/6/2008
  Q: I have a 1985 Goldwing Aspencade. The starter won't engage (makes a zinging noise). What is the ...
  A: Barbara, the "zinging" sound is a sign that the starter clutch components are failing to grip the ...
'85 honda magna vf700c questions3/4/2008
  Q: Two questions. First is: Is there an available aftermarket or OEM fuel tank that fits an 85 magna ...
  A: Sean, First answer.. No, not that I know of Second answer... The hard starting/low idling could ...
99 V-Star 1100 custom3/2/2008
  Q: Is it possible to replace the rear disk brake pads without removing the rear tire? I'm new at ...
  A: David, generally it is possible, with the right tools. If you are new at working on bikes and you ...
1980 honda cb650c not charging2/29/2008
  Q: I got this bike a year ago and cant keep it running. I found a short that was draining the battery ...
  A: Daniel, If you put a NEW stator on the bike then we'll pass by that item, which is the most common ...
how do i check for spark2/28/2008
  Q: i have a 1999 cbr 600(honda)i am not getting no start its cranking but no start i have full tank of ...
  A: Sham, you will have to get down to a spark plug wire and either remove the wire and the spark plug, ...
Carb intake boots for '82 cb 900c2/27/2008
  Q: I have a 1982 Honda CB900c. It's idiling really high around 3500 or so the idle adjustment screw has ...
  A: Trey, before you go tearing into the manifolds, spray some WD40 or carb cleaner/starting fluid ...
How many Hours/miles before top end rebuild2/26/2008
  Q: Bill, I recently purchased a 1973 Honda SL 100 that I want to do a complete restoration on. The bike ...
  A: Randy, the wear issues on the one-piece heads are a combination of production tolerance stack-ups, ...
C102 Super Cub2/25/2008
  Q: I'am trying to find out what year this is so i can get it titled vin# C102-C59537 Honda ...
  A: Pat, I asked the VJMC group about the chart and I got a copy of the Japanese site data. Bit blurry ...
2006 Honda VTX 18002/23/2008
  Q: Bill, I replaced the turning signal bulbs with LED's and I need to change the flasher module. I ...
  A: David, if you go to www.bikebandit.com and select HONDA parts, all the illustrations for the bikes ...
cb900 exhaust missfire2/21/2008
  Q: Bill, my 1980 cb900c smokes for a few minutes when startup than clears up.Also there is a missfire ...
  A: Gary, Honda thinks the compression should be 170 psi! If you checked it with carbs on/throttle ...
1971 cb100 spark2/19/2008
  Q: The engine has compression, and i have no kick start so i am push starting it. the battery is no ...
  A: Jeremy, go there for a wiring diagram. http://www.oldmanhonda.com/MC/WiringDiagrams/MCwiring.php ...
c652/18/2008
  Q: I have a honda cub 65 and am wondering why I'm only getting 3volt output when it is running. ...
  A: Ron, in case you don't have the wiring diagram, go here: ...
Honda CA110: Won't Run2/16/2008
  Q: I have a 50cc CA110, SN C110-459968. I believe it is a 1968 model. It was not running when I got it, ...
  A: Nik, the valve clearance is .004" (TDC compression stroke) and critical on small displacement ...
slipping kick start2/15/2008
  Q: my son has a rm 80 1985 and the kick start keeps on slipping i have had it a part but can not see ...
  A: Stephen, not really a Honda question, is it? Still, kickstarters are either driven directly through ...
Honda Cub2/14/2008
  Q: I bought a Cub 50, blue with original solo seat - frame is stamped C106-J10093. I am restoring this ...
  A: Mark, Are you sure that the serial number isn't a C105? That would be a 55cc Cub model from the ...
1976 Honda cb750F12/13/2008
  Q: At 60mph the engine vibrates quite badly..only done 7500miles..everything seems straight and in ...
  A: Brett, Make sure the engine is completely okay first.... Even compression on all 4 cylinders Clean ...
no spark2/12/2008
  Q: My old 84 xr 200r recently had new pistons and rings done but still smoked a bit but on last ride ...
  A: Paul, Refer to: http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/honda-motorcycle-xr200r-1984/o/m9704 ...
CA 95 carburetor2/9/2008
  Q: Bill. I have a 1965 Ca95 and the main jet hole is stripped. Am thinking of putting in a helicoil ...
  A: Doug, I am not clear as to whether your main jet holder is stripped on the inside, holding the jet ...
1985 Magna restore2/8/2008
  Q: .. for some reason after adjusting the valves, rebuilding the carburetors and a lot of other work, I ...
  A: Luke, some of those black fittings on top are carb vent connectors that to the carbon canister or ...
Honda Drivetrain2/7/2008
  Q: I just inherited a 1980 CM400T. Should the rear wheel move at all when the bike is in gear? It ...
  A: Matt, take the spark plugs out first. Look here to see illustration of the left side cover and ...
1987TRX250x 4 wheeler2/6/2008
  Q: there are two timing marks on the flywheel a T and a F can you tell me which one to use to set the ...
  A: Jim, the T mark is for TDC Top Dead Center meaning the piston is at the top of the stroke. F mark is ...
1970 honda sl1002/5/2008
  Q: how can i get spark without a battery? i dont have lights on the bike, all i want it to do is run. ...
  A: Don, the bike was designed to be a battery operated ignition system. Any small 6v battery in the ...
First edition Honda dream 3052/4/2008
  Q: I recently bought a Honda Dream 305 that has dropped out of the California DMV system. I am trying ...
  A: Thomas, my Honda Dream restoration guides on CD have all the information about how to date the ...
exhaust2/3/2008
  Q: i have a honda varadero its a 125 lately my bike has got louder, lost power it struggles up hills ...
  A: Anthony.... Do a tune-up on it first! I would definitely check the valve clearances and adjust the ...
1980 honda cb900 custom2/1/2008
  Q: My cb900 runs great with the choke on however as soon as it's released the bike barely idles and has ...
  A: Rick, when bikes don't want to idle properly, the various possibilities are 1) low battery voltage ...
HONDA REBEL 2501/31/2008
  Q: Not sure if this can be ans. without actually looking at the bike, but here goes.... Honda Rebel ...
  A: Kathy, sorry to hear of the accident to your brand new Honda! :>( When bikes are left on their ...
1983 GL650 HONDA CAM CHAIN TENSIONER1/30/2008
  Q: I HAVE A 1983 HONDA GL650 AND THE MOTOR IS RUNNING IT MAKES A NOISE,WAS TOLD IT WAS CAM CHAIN ...
  A: Aaron, go to either bikebandits.com or cmsnl.com to access online microfiche illustrations. There ...
82 honda cb650sc nighthawk not running1/28/2008
  Q: i purchased an 82 honda nighthawk cb650sc and it ran alright. i sanded the rust off of the gas tank ...
  A: Keith, Keith, you can't "adjust the jets" to change the engine speed. Either there is a problem ...
where to find a carburator1/27/2008
  Q: I have a 1980 Honda CM400T that I am trying to get running, and providing things go as planned, I ...
  A: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/80-HONDA-CM400T-CM-400-TWIN-CARBURETORS-COMPLETE-CARBS_W0QQcmdZViewIt ...
Oil Change1/26/2008
  Q: Just got into dirt bikes, and bought a 1989 Honda CR 125. I was wondering how to go about changing ...
  A: Bob, I am not a real big dirt bike/MX fan, so don't have that specific info. A quick search ...
82 honda cb650sc nighthawk not running1/25/2008
  Q: i purchased an 82 honda nighthawk cb650sc and it ran alright. i sanded the rust off of the gas tank ...
  A: Keith, if the bike sat with gas in the carbs for a few weeks, the fuel probably separated and has ...
cbr900rr won't start1/9/2008
  Q: I have a 99 cbr 900rr ,The bike ran very good but . I started to work more and now i don't have time ...
  A: Daniel, you can't let bikes sit for weeks at a time, the gasoline separates into a layer of alcohol ...
Hondamatic Seals1/8/2008
  Q: Mr. Bill: I have a 1983 450cc Hondamatic and the transmission (to chain) seal is leaking. Manual ...
  A: Bob, I assume you are referring to the transmission output shaft, which carries the front ...
motorcycle engines1/5/2008
  Q: I have a 1975 keg 175 Kawasaki dirt bike and it is backfiring thought the carburetor what does this ...
  A: Dale, backfiring comes from a number of sources. Usually carb backfires come from a lean mixture or ...
1980 CB750F supersport1/4/2008
  Q: My 1980 CB750F supersport is not firing on cylinders 2&3, i cleaned the carbs, they were quite dirty ...
  A: Blaine. see below for illustrations of the parts on your bike. ...
1973 cb350four1/3/2008
  Q: I have a 1973 cb 350f it is a four cylinder obviously. all i can find is the 350 cylinders in ...
  A: Matthew, Honda only supplies cylinder assemblies in STD bores for either model. After that you can ...
250cc hoonda recon1/2/2008
  Q: I bought a 1997 honda recon and it is smoking like crazy. The atv had set up for anout a year and a ...
  A: Mike, here is your link to online parts illustrations: ...
charging system 1981 honda1/1/2008
  Q: I have a 1981 honda cx500 , I am only getting 9 volts to the batt. does this usually mean the ...
  A: Tom, I will direct you to the CX500-650 page that will help you troubleshoot the problem in detail. ...
Honda Dream CD Manual FS?12/31/2007
  Q: I understand that you have the Dream shop manual(s) on cd, and i now have a Dream. Please let me ...
  A: David, I do have Dream Restoration Guides for sale. Contact me through my website: ...
2004 honda crf100f12/30/2007
  Q: this bike used to run great, sits a lot now, starts easy and with the choke on runs fine but with ...
  A: http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/honda-motorcycle-crf100f-2004/o/m2251 for references to ...
i need help12/29/2007
  Q: i recently changed my air filter on my 93 gsxr 750 and found there was oil & gas in the air filter ...
  A: Gary, these are not the kinds of questions that I really enjoy.. not Honda and not enough info. The ...
Removing Honda grips12/28/2007
  Q: Bill, With your extended experience with Hondas, I was hoping you would be able to help me with ...
  A: Dennis, grips are often applied with an adhesive at the factory. I have had success in the past ...
97 YAM XV1100 - REMOVING BATTERY12/27/2007
  Q: I've been trying to remove the battery from a 97 Yamaha Virago 1100. I've revoved the seat, side ...
  A: Marc, tough question for MrHonda! ...
1971cl 175 voltage regulator12/25/2007
  Q: I would like to know if there is a way to check directly wheather a voltage regulator is good.I have ...
  A: Wow! That is a great find! One CL175 coming up! http://www.bikebandit.com/honda-1971/oem-parts ...
petcock on Honda CL125 196912/24/2007
  Q: I bought this bike and am trying to get it to start. I noticed that after I installed a fuel filter ...
  A: A final thought on the petcock. The illustration isn't completely clear as to whether it has rivets ...
CT 125 198112/23/2007
  Q: Gday Bill, I bought a CT 125 and wanted to know what the point settings are for this bike? Can I ...
  A: Gday, Greg.... CT125s were 1 year only bikes in the US, but apparently used a bit more Down Under, ...
Kick Start will not move.12/22/2007
  Q: I was given an old Honda bike that has been setting under a shed for who know how long. The metal ...
  A: Bill, near here it said MFD in Japan by Honda Motor co. LTD 9/73 would be serial numbers, which ...
1980 honda 900 C12/21/2007
  Q: Hey Bill, Ive been working on this 80 900c for over a month. I dont like to bother anyone with my ...
  A: Bob/// Check this site for parts illustrations: ...
sl12512/20/2007
  Q: Im wondering what, if any other motors have the same mounts as a SL125. The motor is in a go cart ...
  A: Ian, any of the CB/CL/SL/XL100-125s should be a bolt-in. Just be sure that you have a matching ...
1985 honda xl350r12/19/2007
  Q: Having problems kick starting. Sometin=mes its very easy and other times it kicks my but. can you ...
  A: Buck, Thumpers can be pretty fussy about lighting off. Make sure that the engine is in a perfect ...
1982 honda cb 75012/18/2007
  Q: I have a 1982 honda cb 750 engine in my chopper and I am wondering why it is so hard to start on ...
  A: Cole, is this a correct DOHC 750 Honda engine from 1982? The carb rack has a choke function, of ...
1983 Honda Shadow VT500C12/17/2007
  Q: I just bought an 83 Shadow and have been having trouble getting her started. I put a new battery in ...
  A: Justin, sounds like some kind of "hot soak" issue, where components are going out of range when the ...
Dream 67 and 68 - CA7712/16/2007
  Q: Carborator adjustment needed on the 67 it air mix or something. I can adjust the mix and it starts ...
  A: Robin, Carburetor adjustments are the LAST thing to do after a major tuneup on a Dream (or anything ...
1966 CL77 scrambler12/15/2007
  Q: How do you replace the oil seals on the front forks? Do I have to take the piston ...
  A: Nate, I will assume that your bike is late enough to have the Type 2 forks on it, based on your ...
1979 honda XL7512/14/2007
  Q: my 1979 XL75 keeps throwing to much smoke and its like a blueish kind of smoke wat should i do or ...
  A: Angel, if the engine is throwing up blue smoke all the time, the piston and rings are probably worn ...
honda xr35012/13/2007
  Q: hi wondering if you have the tightening tension for cylinder head and timing marks for xr350
  A: Kylie, bolt torque is usually determined by the size of the fasteners, the grade of the material and ...
Seca and Maxima12/12/2007
  Q: Bill, I know this is not your field of expertise, however it may be general enough that you know the ...
  A: Clark, asking MrHonda about whether Yamaha frames will interchange is a pretty specific question. ...
71 Honda sl12512/11/2007
  Q: I restored my old sl125 . The problem is it starts up fine and runs good . But when I drive it and ...
  A: Andy, I would check the petcock passages and inlet tubes for corrosion or buildup inside, then look ...
CA77 rear shocks12/10/2007
  Q: is it possible to change the plastic covers on rear shocks for a CA77. i have 2 sets, one with ...
  A: Paul, if you look around hard enough, you will find that Honda offered both metal and plastic shock ...
Need Honda 50F Mechanic12/9/2007
  Q: 1974 Honda 550 Four. Do you know of an experienced good mechanic in the Los Angeles area? I have ...
  A: Marc, this guy has been doing vintage 750s for many years and I am sure can handle a little 550F. ...
discharging battery12/8/2007
  Q: i have a 1997 honda shadow ace 1100, and lately the battery gets discharge very often. I can drive ...
  A: David, you could have a poor connection at the stator and wire harness interface. Also, one of the ...
hub grease12/7/2007
  Q: I have a 1968 Cl350. I am replacing the front bearings and oil/dust seals. I understand that I ...
  A: Tom, You can get sealed bearings from a bearing supply house or auto parts stores under 6302U. ...
2000 Honda Xr100r12/6/2007
  Q: Just 2 weeks ago I went to start the bike and I had full choke + full throttle and it just was ...
  A: Richard, If the bike has been sitting for a couple of weeks with old gas in the carb, the idle jet ...
key cylinder12/5/2007
  Q: i have completely dissasembled my key cylinder/switch on my 81 honda ct70 to find the numbers to ...
  A: Gary, the switch numbers are generally stamped on the outside face of the switch on OEM parts. You ...
1975 Honda CB200T - specs and dying out once warmed up12/4/2007
  Q: I've looked through a good number of posts on here for a similar issue/answer, but didn't find one. ...
  A: Josh, What I didn't see here was a reference to setting the ignition timing and checking the ...
1973 Honda QA5012/3/2007
  Q: I was recently given a 1973 Honda QA50 and got it to start and run for a couple of weeks. It now ...
  A: Ron, no spark generally means that the points are dirty and/or have closed up. Timing and point gap ...
73 honda cl20012/2/2007
  Q: I picked up a 73 cl 200 and I plan to restore it, I am having a bit of a problem finding parts " ...
  A: Greg, you got a hold of a one year wonder, as I call them.. ...
Brake light does not work11/30/2007
  Q: How to I troubleshoot my brake light not working when brakes are applied. I check and replaced the ...
  A: Harry, generally I prefer to know what you are working on, but this is a somewhat generic question ...
Removal of wheel bearing outer race11/29/2007
  Q: I have a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 Virago and I'm changing the wheel bearing on it. So far I've got one of ...
  A: Dave, you might want to take it to a machine shop and see if they can press it out, without damaging ...
honda 250 (1996)11/28/2007
  Q: Bill, I can't get the seat up or off on my Honda 250 road bike. What's the trick to it? I see ...
  A: Mike, I will assume that you are working on either a Rebel or a Nighthawk.... for the US market. ...
screw settings on carb for '88 xr80r11/27/2007
  Q: i have a '88 xr80r, i was trying to tune it up a little, and i turned the screws on the carb and now ...
  A: John, you can review parts illustrations at: ...
Motercycle Acceleration11/26/2007
  Q: I recently fixed my motercycle i put a new engine i have a honda cb200t 1975 but when I finished and ...
  A: Luis.... Whew... Kind of have to read between the lines here, as I am not completely sure of your ...
cl350 carbs11/25/2007
  Q: i am trying to get a 73 honda 350 runing i went through the carbs and cleaned them well . i am not ...
  A: Mike, did you take the carbs completely apart?.. see ...
cb200t timing11/24/2007
  Q: while timing with strobe(engine running) oil runs out out of case where generator rotor located. Is ...
  A: BTW I answered this question on 11/18, but the system indicates that it wasn't read yet..... Bill ...
1977 Honda MR17511/23/2007
  Q: Bill, I have a 1977 MR175 with an electrical problem. The magneto is generating power - about 3.5 ...
  A: John, the ignition points control the spark timing to the coil and spark plug. Assuming you are ...
suzuki lt80 won't start11/22/2007
  Q: Sorry about the brand, 2004 LT80 has sat for a few months and would not start. The battery was ...
  A: http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/suzuki-atv-lt80k3-2003/o/m6410 I didn't see a listing for ...
1978 CB550 K carburetor problem11/21/2007
  Q: I recently cleaned the carbs on the bike, adjusted the air/fuel mixture to specifications, and ...
  A: Joel, 1978 CB550K specs for carbs are: Float level 12.5mm Main jet #90 Slow jet #42 Idle mixture ...
1997 honda cr 12511/20/2007
  Q: just got a 1997 honda cr 125 it was ceased when we took off the cylender the motor was full of water ...
  A: Kevin, the evidence presented indicates that the head gasket probably was blown or head/cylinder ...
1980 Honda CB650 Custom smokes from one cylinder11/18/2007
  Q: I have a 1980 Honda CB650 Custom with 13k miles that I have owned for about 4 months. The bike is in ...
  A: Peter, a 27 year old bike with only 13k miles has been sitting for long periods of time, you would ...
1983 honda vt500c stator cover?11/17/2007
  Q: I was changing the stator,due to it going bad.As I was doing that i removed the cover, and that is ...
  A: Keith, http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/honda-motorcycle-vt500c-shadow-1983/o/m9690 for ...
CA 95 throttle cable.11/16/2007
  Q: I have a 1964 Benly.When going into a turn,engine speed increases.I suspect throttle cable is routed ...
  A: Harley, It sounds like your diagnosis is correct. I hope that the bike is all standard parts from ...
Battery11/15/2007
  Q: How do I remove the seat nd then the battery of my 2002 suzuki volusia 800
  A: Kris... http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/suzuki-motorcycle-vs800glk2-intruder-2002/o/m6858 ...
1981 Honda CM400E tail lights not working.11/14/2007
  Q: I have a 1981 Honda CM400E. The problen is that the tail lights are not running. The lights will ...
  A: Jason, assuming that the bike is stock and unmodified, you probably just need a new 1157 bulb. One ...
400 EX jetting11/13/2007
  Q: I moved to about 3000ft el. from 300ft..and put my stock exhaust back on my 99 model 400EX. It seems ...
  A: Logan, is this the stock carburetor? ...
1999 honda 200r trail bike11/12/2007
  Q: my trail bike won't start.It seems to be in the spark.I put a new spark plug in but it didn't help ...
  A: Greg, if you have spark, unless it is erratic due to a malfunctioning CDI box or pulser coil, you ...
atv starter button not working11/11/2007
  Q: My atv's starter button doesn't work. The bike starts with a screwdriver to the solenoid, but when i ...
  A: Byron, knowing more about your year, make and model would have been helpful..... Some starter ...
1970 Honda SL 100 - Valve Spring Compressor11/10/2007
  Q: Mr. Silver, I am rebuilding a 1970 Honda SL-100 and am having difficulty locating a spring ...
  A: Sam, if you plan to do this on a regular basis, buy one like this: ...
1973 honda xl 25011/9/2007
  Q: im takeing over my bros bike and need some help. first can u give me a description of the petcock ...
  A: Jon, go here for details.. http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-xl250-motosport-250-k0-us_model837/partslist/ ...
1978 honda cb550 k carb setup11/8/2007
  Q: I am having problems with my 1978 cb550 k. there are two lines that go into the second carburetor ...
  A: Joel, the illustration on bikebandits is a little vague ...
Restoring Honda "step-thru" frame 9011/7/2007
  Q: I've just started breaking the bike down and was wondering about finding the correct year. Although ...
  A: Roy, is the bike a pushrod engine or OHC engine configuration? The early wiring harnesses are dated ...
1983 vf750f11/6/2007
  Q: Idles fine, but cyls 1&3 and tach cut out above 2000 rpm. I have replaced the 1-3 spark unit, the ...
  A: Phil, check this site for possible help: http://users.rcn.com/kochc/moto/spark/ig_repair.html Did ...
1984 Honda Nighthawk SC CB700 S11/5/2007
  Q: About 4 months ago I bought this bike that sat for the 8 years, once I got it running it has been ...
  A: Anthony, I would have done a little more troubleshooting before an engine teardown. And even I ...
Vintage Honda Ct9011/4/2007
  Q: About a year ago a buddy and I(both college students) purchased a 1971 honda ct90. The bike worked ...
  A: Austin, Get an actual figure on the compression first. Factory readings indicate 170 psi. If you are ...
1973 Honda 35011/2/2007
  Q: Bill, I think I must be going nuts. I picked up a 1973 CB350 that would only run on one cylinder. I ...
  A: Chris, the 350s are just the flip side of the 305s, with all the timing stuff opposite. You should ...
Honda CA95 rectifier questions11/1/2007
  Q: It happens shortly after starting the bike and even sometimes when kicking it over. I have ...
  A: Aloha, Robert.... Thanks for buying my CD! Check this site for a wiring diagram for your Benly.... ...
No start10/31/2007
  Q: My 88' Honda NX250 died when I didn't give it enough gas and then wouldn't restart. It happened ...
  A: Alexander, how old is your battery? Failing batteries often will take a "surface charge" which makes ...
1984 honda interceptor10/30/2007
  Q: I bought a interceptor 500 and was told carbs were done a year ago and the bike has sat for a year. ...
  A: Frank..... I think that Honda knows better than your advisor who thinks that the fuel pump is not ...
86 Honda Shadow VT700C10/29/2007
  Q: My Shadow sat in storage for 3 years and of course the fuel went bad. I think I have it clean now ...
  A: Ed, what does "I think I have it clean now" mean? Did you remove the carbs and clean all the jets? ...
1980 honda cb900c10/28/2007
  Q: i recently was giving a 1980 honda cb900c from a family memeber. it was her husbands and he recently ...
  A: Dan, the vacuum fuel valve is often a problem for these bikes. Check to see if the diaphragm for the ...
Carby problem?10/27/2007
  Q: I have just replaced the timing chain on my zxr250 and after putting it all back together(making ...
  A: Brad, that reply was referencing the fuel valve (petcock) for the fuel tank, not the carbs.... if it ...
Honda vtx 1800 throwing plugs / high compression10/25/2007
  Q: This problem is driving me nuts. About a year and a half ago while driving my bike in the city it ...
  A: Ted, I really don't have any experience dealing with newer FI Honda models. However, when engines ...
Cam Chain Noise10/24/2007
  Q: What is the simplest process for adjusting the cam chain on a 79 cb 750k? Is this a simple enough ...
  A: Here are the parts illustrations: ...
ninja 636 SEAT10/23/2007
  Q: how do I get the front seat off my 06 ninja 636
  A: I was going to suggest you look in your owner's manual, but it is probably under the seat! ...
Turn signal indicator10/4/2007
  Q: I have recently purchased a 1985 CB650SC Nighthawk, and the bike runs great, with no real issues. ...
  A: Matt, http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/WiringDiagrams/CB650SC.jpg This may or may not be your specific ...
perhaps electrical problems?10/3/2007
  Q: bill,i have 1977 honda cb 550four, that i have just purchased replaced the battery and was able to ...
  A: Brian, try this link for a wiring diagram, if you don't have one already. They are usually in the ...
Honda xl 185 198710/2/2007
  Q: Do you know what may cause this bike to become hard to start lately? When I do eventually get it ...
  A: Bruce, you have to use a fuel stabilizer in the gas tank, if you are not going to run the engine ...
1980 Honda CB65010/1/2007
  Q: I read a question on here that you anwered that sounded just like the one I have. BUT, here is my ...
  A: Joe, did you get the new reg/rectifier from Honda or was it an aftermarket unit? Or was it a used ...
CT-90 Valve timing9/30/2007
  Q: How do I set the valve timing on a 1970 CT-90? I recently purchased a new piston and rings for it, ...
  A: Paul, turn the crankshaft to the T mark on the flywheel alignment. Look at the camsprocket. It ...
looking for valve guides9/29/2007
  Q: Hey Bill, you have already helped me with a few things but I need some more help. I need to find out ...
  A: 12021-216-405 GUIDE, IN. VALVE 12023-235-690 GUIDE, EX. VALVE These are the current part numbers, ...
Engine serial number9/28/2007
  Q: I am trying to find the engine serial number on my VT-500 so I can register it tomorrow
  A: Robert, most of Honda's serial numbers are up on the left side, either on the top surfaces (front, ...
CT90 Trasmission Trouble9/27/2007
  Q: I have a 1969 Honda CT90 and the transmission has started to act up. about half the time i shift up ...
  A: http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/parts/Honda/CT90K1/1969/2314668 Probably the screw has ...
cb400f turn signal issue9/26/2007
  Q: My left turn works fine - quick blinking and lights turn off entirely between blinks. Right signals ...
  A: DJ, Well, if the left side works fine, we can rule out low voltage (bad battery, weak voltage ...
1981 XJ750 Yamaha9/25/2007
  Q: Is there any thing on the market to seal a head gasket that leaks oil?
  A: Steve, other than a new head gasket? :>) If you do put in a new one, be sure to use some 3Bond ...
smoke9/24/2007
  Q: I have a 1989 VTR 250 interceptor and it usually runs fine, but on the highway sometimes it will ...
  A: Justin, a few more clues would have been helpful.... how many miles on the engine, what color the ...
1985 honda9/23/2007
  Q: i have a 1985 honda 200s 3 wheeler . gas flows thru the carb flooding the engine . i cleaned the ...
  A: Ron, ATV/ATCs are not my regular bike thrill and I have stayed away from them, for the most part. ...
81 honda cb650 carb kit needle and seat9/22/2007
  Q: We have an 81 honda cb650 with the cv carbs, and we purchaced it after it sat for 3 years. The carbs ...
  A: Paul, the 1979-80 carbs were a different design and perhaps you have gotten kits/parts for the ...
Transmission9/21/2007
  Q: I have a 1988 Honda Shadow. The problem I have is that it goes into first but then no other gear.
  A: Manny, If it goes in and out of 1st to neutral and nothing on the upshifts, first check the shift ...
1985 honda goldwing aspencade9/20/2007
  Q: I have a charging problem. I have put in a new stator, rectifier, and a battery, but still my bike ...
  A: The 3 wires from the stator don't care where they go. They are just AC leads headed towards the ...
My twin is a single!9/18/2007
  Q: I have a 1966 CB160 that I am trying to get running after about a year of sitting. First of all let ...
  A: Brett, there is complexity and simplicity in this machine, but they are very sensitive to any ...
blown light bulbs9/16/2007
  Q: I have an 1978 XR-185 that keeps blowing out bulbs. They work at low RPM but blow at less than half ...
  A: John, dirt bikes are really not my specialty, especially when I am looking for a 1978 model that ...
1978 Honda Hawk stalling out on me.9/15/2007
  Q: I just bought a 1978 Honda Hawk CB400t. This is my first bike. I had it about a day when the problem ...
  A: Jonathan, buying a 30 year old bike is a bit of a challenge for a first machine. ...
1984 Nighthawk 700 hesitation, loss of power9/14/2007
  Q: i'm experiencing hesitation, loss of power at wide open throttle. highway high speed riding with ...
  A: Ryan, I think I had one of these the other day.... Probable causes: Restricted fuel screen inside ...
Odd sound from engine9/13/2007
  Q: I have been letting my 1990 Honda GL1500 set around much too long. It now has fresh gas and it ran ...
  A: Gil, letting bikes sit without fuel stabilizer in them can cause lots of problems with the fuel ...
1976 Honda CB200T Clutch Cable Replacing9/12/2007
  Q: My clutch cable recently snapped and I have a new cable to replace the broken one. Is this a ...
  A: Kermit, look at this illustration ...
oil leak honda 450 trx 20049/11/2007
  Q: i have an oil leak near the swing arm right below the the kick start what might it be?
  A: http://www.bikebandit.com/parts/Honda/TRX450R/2004 Probably the gasket or kickstarter seal.... ...
Honda Rules!9/9/2007
  Q: My headlight and rear marker lights are not working on my Honda Shadow 2000 VT 750 bike. Blinkers ...
  A: Diana, Most stock Hondas come with front and rear turn signals, headlight and tail light. Front ...
cb700sc stalling9/8/2007
  Q: Bill, I just bought a 1985 Nighthawk cb700sc. It is in good shape but I believe it had been sitting ...
  A: Brett, the "sitting up for awhile" is the first possible clue towards why you are having problems. ...
shifter adjustment9/7/2007
  Q: how do you adjust the shifter on minitrail hondas-z50's,ct70's? sometimes it is hard to get back in ...
  A: Answer I found this on the web for you... it is for CT110s, but applies to most all auto clutch ...
gold wing 11009/6/2007
  Q: why do you think my spark is weak on all cyls ?x
  A: Jim, can you quantify that question a little more? Does it have enough spark to run or do you think ...
Honda vt 11009/5/2007
  Q: LOeaking oil behind hydraulic oil housing......clutch rod slides thru housing leaks oil thru there ...
  A: Wade, that is the clutch slave cylinder leaking, I think. Is it engine oil or brake fluid leaking? ...
4 wheeler leaking fluid out hose9/4/2007
  Q: i know you deal with Honda motorcycles and this is an ATV, but I think you will know the answer. My ...
  A: Dan, being that I know nothing about a Polaris ATV, especially as far as where hoses drain and what ...
1972 Honda XL 350 electronic ignition9/3/2007
  Q: I would like to convert the original points / condenser system to an electronic ignition. Do you ...
  A: Ralph, I am not aware of a conversion for your bike. Basically Honda put a magneto ignition system ...
2003 Honda Shadow vlx9/2/2007
  Q: Question... My starter works only intermitenly(sp). More often than not, it doesn't work... The ...
  A: Andrew... First find out if your battery is any good. Motorcycle batteries only last about 2 years ...
Honda CL350 Breather Tube Smoke9/1/2007
  Q: I have a 1972 Honda CL350 twin that I've recently completed an engine rebuild on (from the crankcase ...
  A: Dillion, sounds like you have done a careful and thoughtful rebuild of this vintage classic machine, ...
1965 Honda 150 Benley Touring8/31/2007
  Q: I just acquired a 1965 Benley 150 and am beginning to restore it. It has a YUASA 6N12-4A Battery in ...
  A: Dick, Wow! Sounds like the original battery or an OEM replacement, anyway. I punched in Yuasa ...
95 vlx honda shadow8/29/2007
  Q: This just started happening (3 times) Bike cuts off driving down the road when you try to start it ...
  A: Mel, have the battery removed, fully charged and then load tested. That will eliminate one problem. ...
1984 honda shadow vt500 ignition coil8/28/2007
  Q: I picked up this bike from a freind recently and it has been sitting in a barn for a few years. It ...
  A: Chris, I don't see anywhere in your note about checking and cleaning the fuel system. Probably the ...
my 82 yamaha seca 4008/27/2007
  Q: Maybe you can give me some advice on my problem. My 82 yamaha 400 starts and idles perfectly. It ...
  A: Alan, you have done a lot of good troubleshooting there. Usually spark plug caps are around 5k ohms, ...
Start Bike after Being in Storage8/26/2007
  Q: I have a Honda XL250 that has been in storage for more than 20 years. What do you suggest I do ...
  A: David, I am assuming that the engine still turns over..? Drain the oil, first. I would get a squirt ...
1975 Yamaha DT 4008/25/2007
  Q: I have a 1975 Yamaha DT400, it ran wonderful and would always start on the first kick until last ...
  A: Not a lot of internet help on Yamamamas... http://www.bikebandit.com/parts/Yamaha/DT400B/1975 ...
1984 honda blowing smoke.8/24/2007
  Q: I have a 1984 Honda XL600R. When I start the bike, it blows blue smoke for about 3-5 minutes then ...
  A: Clint, a compression or leakdown check would verify compression readings, which indicates any wear ...
piston rings8/23/2007
  Q: I have a 1971 honda sl 100 I am working on and i got it running but one of my rings are cracked. the ...
  A: Stephen, I will try to understand all of your question, but the short answer to your piston ring ...
Honda problems8/22/2007
  Q: Hey Bill, thanks in advance for reading my question. I have a 79 Honda CX500, It idles great, but ...
  A: Mike, get a timing light on the engine, checking each side separately. This can be messy if you ...
lazy spark?8/21/2007
  Q: I recently picked up a cl175 from a neighbor. I flushed the tank and cleaned out the float bowls and ...
  A: Evan, be sure that you have checked the fuel supply through the fuel petcock. Sometimes, the ...
lights out 1991 Honda 250 Nighthawk8/20/2007
  Q: My turn signal lights, my tail light, my brake light, and two of my indicator lights (neutral, ...
  A: The engines are CDI, so don't need battery to run the motor, once you get it turned over. You ...
1980 Honda CB 900 custom dies while running8/19/2007
  Q: I know your specialty is not in cruisers, but I thought I would ask for your help still. I have a ...
  A: Aaron, this bike was derived from the street and sports versions, so I make an exception! :>) Well, ...
rear brakes stick excessively8/18/2007
  Q: i had the rear brakes lock up so to speak enough that i couldnt move it without relieveing the ...
  A: http://www.gwrra-ar-h.org/index/History.php Check other GW sites for details, but your bike came ...
98 honda cbr600f38/17/2007
  Q: when i stop and just idle my headlight gets very dim, when i start again it gets bright sometimes ...
  A: You will need to get your stator output measured, the voltage regulator/rectifier checked and be ...
1981 Yamaha XS8508/14/2007
  Q: I bought this in Jan. cleaned carbs changed plugs oil oil filter ran great for about a month then it ...
  A: http://www.bikez.com/msgboard/msg.php?id=17326&type=bike is probably your best source of help with ...
Yamaha Raptor8/13/2007
  Q: I have a 2002 Yamaha Raptor 660 and am putting new rear brake pads in and I tried backing the piston ...
  A: MrHonda doesn't have a lot of input for your Yamaha ATV question, specifically. Hydraulics are ...
honda foreman 400 19958/12/2007
  Q: how do i set the timing on the crankcase adjuster came loose while riding i got it close but not ...
  A: ATVs are not my specialty and I am not completely sure that I understand your question.... I ...
2002 yamaha vstar 11008/11/2007
  Q: Hey I recently jumpstarted my 2002 vstar from a car, and now I can't get the starter to turn. I ...
  A: Josh, this WAY far away from being a vintage Honda question, isn't it? I have no way of knowing what ...
Honda 305 Scrambler8/10/2007
  Q: I have 14 305 scramblers and going to work on the 1968 CL77. Do you happen to know the paint code ...
  A: John, that is quite a collection of Scramblers!!! The paint code color is just Candy Orange, also ...
85 honda Rebel CB2508/9/2007
  Q: the tranny is stuck in second and i cant get it out.
  A: Trevor.. a little more info would have been welcomed... Did this happen suddenly? Did the bike sit ...
1981 KZ 2508/8/2007
  Q: I have run into some recent problems with my 1981 KZ 250 bike. I have about 10k original miles on ...
  A: Ryan, you may have noticed that Kawis are not my primary interest and experience, so I had to go to ...
1983 Honda C70 Passport Throttle8/6/2007
  Q: Hey Bill! When I start up my C70 the throttle is stuck in a high rev position. When I turn the ...
  A: Michael... first piece of advice... STOP RIDING THE BIKE until you fix it! Little problems like this ...
Super high idle speed on CB3608/5/2007
  Q: I am a brand new rider with a 1975 CB360. It is a "fussy" starter, and floods easily. This morning ...
  A: Christine, the general causes of high idling are vacuum leaks, due to damaged carb diaphragms, ...
2000 HONDA XR100R8/4/2007
  Q: Can you give me some advise on setting the valve clearance on my sons xr100r honda 4 stroke bike, I ...
  A: Scott... no mysteries here. Bike engines are just little car engines, same principles apply. Put the ...
1987 cbr 1000 hurrican8/3/2007
  Q: My headlight has stopped working. All other lights are working. I have replaced bulb, checked all ...
  A: Michael, I believe that your starter button switch on the right side is the problem. When the ...
1971 Honda CL175 K5 keeps fouling plugs8/2/2007
  Q: I have enjoyed reading your comments about other hondas, and you have shared some links to several ...
  A: Home followup.... all carbs have 21.mm float level from that time period. Carbs are stamped CBD, ...
1984 Honda 750 Shadow8/1/2007
  Q: Hey bike was running rough for a few days and finaly died. Will only putter once and a while on ...
  A: Timmy, it sounds like either the pulser coil next to the flywheel has died or the control module has ...
1971 Honda CL175 K5 keeps fouling plugs7/31/2007
  Q: I have enjoyed reading your comments about other hondas, and you have shared some links to several ...
  A: Ian, thanks for your kind comments on my contributions to this site. You certainly have lavished a ...
CBR1000F transmission7/30/2007
  Q: I have a 1987 Honda CBR1000F hurricane. I can only get the bike into what seems to be 3rd or 4th ...
  A: Jared, I would start with the shift selector parts, first, which should be under the clutch cover. ...
1982 Suzuki DR 1007/29/2007
  Q: Well her is the problem i have 1982 Suzuki DR100 that need to have the timing set and not sure ...
  A: Fancy, I dread the non-Honda questions like this. According to Bikebandit.com there is no DR100 in ...
clutch7/28/2007
  Q: I bought a 1978 cb125 recently. After it sits overnight, when I hold in the clutch and put the ...
  A: Jim, I will assume that this little bike has been sitting for a long time, somewhere. What often ...
Overheating7/27/2007
  Q: 1984 Honda Goldwing 1200I Temp gauge reads very low when on open road. Once get in traffic or just ...
  A: Doug, while GWs are not my specialty, they are not unlike a car, nowadays, and the question is more ...
Headlight won't turn on Shadow Spirit7/26/2007
  Q: I own a 1999 1100 Honda Shadow Spirit. The healight will not come on. It used to go off ...
  A: Manny, you worked on the wrong switch, unfortunately. The starter button doubles as the ON circuit ...
Honda 750 nighthawk7/25/2007
  Q: Not a twin but hopefully this is a general enigne question that maybe you can offer some advice ...
  A: Brian, with equal temperatures on the exhaust pipes, apparently there are no major cylinder ...
78 cb 125 idles but won't run7/24/2007
  Q: I recently bought a 78 cb 125 that didn't start.After cleaning the carb with compressed air and ...
  A: Eric, thanks for the great clue... you said you set the timing at 2 degrees AFTER the T mark, ...
honda cl90 19677/23/2007
  Q: My machine is driving me nuts. It doesnt idle very well. The worst though is it will start racing- ...
  A: Cliff, you are making somewhat of a classic beginner's mistake. Blame the carburetor before you ...
cam chain7/22/2007
  Q: I was told my cam chain is "whipping" and i should tighten it when I replace the headcover seal.I ...
  A: James, you have given me little to work with here. I am not a motorcycle psychic. Most camchain ...
Old Honda and chinese clone engines7/20/2007
  Q: any 305 fan is a fan of mime, miss my old 305 from high school, Have 4 C105 Honda Trail bikles ...
  A: Glenn, the Chinese knock-off engines are all copies of ohc 50-70-90cc singles. I have heard varying ...
Honda 550 gear ratios7/19/2007
  Q: I have the original shop and parts manuals. I have attached a sidecar to the bike and I want to ...
  A: David, A CB550 will go about 110mph with stock gearing. I would try to keep a larger sprocket on the ...
Goldwing7/18/2007
  Q: I recently purchased a 1982 Goldwing GL1100 w/ 58k miles. My problem is, upon quick acceleration, I ...
  A: Bruce, I think the comments page mentions that I am not an expert with Gold Wings. I researched some ...
1972 qa507/17/2007
  Q: I am working on getting the qa50 running, where can I find parts?
  A: Casey... hard to find parts for these little playtoys now, after 25 years. Plus they came in all ...
Yamaha Maxim 750 '817/16/2007
  Q: Any advice on the control center on these ? It says BATTERY on the vertical panel and the Warning ...
  A: Michael, My very limited knowledge of Yamahas is that there are more than just wiring connections to ...
yamaha virago 750 fluids7/15/2007
  Q: I have this bike but no manual. There is a cap as you are sitting on the bike on the lower left ...
  A: Wendy, I suggest that you do find an owner's manual and/or a shop manual for your bike. As far as ...
backfire on one cyl.7/13/2007
  Q: I have an 'ol CB500T that I have been riding for a while & has started to backfire upon ...
  A: Waylon..... Backfiring on acceleration, usually through the carbs (not exhaust) is related to a lean ...
2005 Yamaha VStar 1100 Spark plu thread damaged7/12/2007
  Q: Do I have to remove the engine cilynder head to repair the spark plug thread? Based on information ...
  A: Ernesto, you might want to try to find a thread chaser and see if you can clean up the threads, if ...
'99 katana neutral switch7/11/2007
  Q: I changed the neutral switch on my Katana. Now it only shift from neutral and second only. Before ...
  A: Herve, let's see.... you ask MrHonda about a "Katana" question. Any particular version? 600 or 750? ...
VT700C turn signal replacement7/10/2007
  Q: I have a 1984 Honda shadow 700 (VT700C). The rear turn signal rubber mounts have dried and cracked ...
  A: http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/oem_schematic_view~schem_dept_id~2341838~sectio ...
no spark at any plugs at times7/9/2007
  Q: I own a 1985 honda vt1100 shadow at times won't start found out no spark at any of the 4 plugs ...
  A: Joe.... if you know that all 4 plugs are dead at the same time, then there is a commonality to check ...
honda cb750f7/8/2007
  Q: just bought model year: 1982. high revs when i engage the clutch, any reason and how to fix? ...
  A: Jean-Paul.... The fast throttle response may also occur when you turn the handlebars fully back and ...
No start/Suzuki7/7/2007
  Q: I realize you normally work on Hondas but the same solution may apply to other bikes. I have a ...
  A: Funny, last December I was riding my Honda up in Waimea and came across a Suzuki DR400 rider on the ...
2006 GSX-R750 low rpm "shutter"7/6/2007
  Q: When i decelerate in about any gear, right at 2,000 rpm, it seems to shutter for a second or two ...
  A: John, probably a great question for the GSXR newsgroup, but not here for MrHonda, the vintage ...
Honda C110 problem7/5/2007
  Q: Bill, I own a 1966 Honda 50cc C110, and for a while now, there seems to be a problem with the ...
  A: Benjamin... what seems to be left out of the equation is the ignition timing, according to your ...
71 CT90 FUEL PROBLEM7/4/2007
  Q: MY CT90 RUNS GOOD AT LOW SPEED HOWEVER ON HILLS OR WHEN OVER 3/4 TROTTLE FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME, IT ...
  A: Dan, be sure that the fuel cap is venting properly. If you used an aftermarket carb kit like ...
754 HONDA 19747/3/2007
  Q: HOW DO YOU RE DO THE OIL IM THE FROUNT FORKS. ? THEY DONT LEAK, NO BAD SEALS. JUST NEED'S OIL ...
  A: Steve, the small drain plugs on the bottom of the fork sliders let the oil out. Put the bike on the ...
Idle problem7/2/2007
  Q: I recently purchased a 1981 CB900 custom which had been garaged for some time.The previous owner had ...
  A: Kevin, poor idling is usually rooted in blocked idle jets or air passages, defective air cut ...
honda z507/1/2007
  Q: I have a 1976 Honda Z50. I can't get it to start it won't even kick it was going last year. It has ...
  A: David, if you left old fuel in the tank or the carburetor for a year, the idle jet is plugged up at ...
'86 Aspencade rear brakes6/30/2007
  Q: Just bought this bike. Has been sitting three years. Rear brake pedal is loose/soft all the way to ...
  A: John, you may be in for a ride with this problem. As you notice below in the links, Honda had a ...
86 honda shadow vt11006/28/2007
  Q: i just bought this bike bout a year ago it starts right up no problem but after like 10 to 20 ...
  A: Kevin, spark is generated from the flywheel pulse generator coils, then sent to the CDI controller ...
Keyless headlight.6/27/2007
  Q: I have a 1980 honda cm400t. There's a short somewhere in the electrical system that's causing the ...
  A: Eric... Yep! That is a weird one! Pull the headlight off and access any and all wiring connectors ...
Honda V-45 "warm start problem"6/26/2007
  Q: I really enjoy reading your replies to problems people have. Here is mine I hope you can help, I ...
  A: Rich, you may have either some spark module problems, a petcock diaphragm issue. You really need to ...
Exhaust6/25/2007
  Q: This question is about an atv exhaust but its a pretty general question. Ther is a big gap in my ...
  A: Nic... if this is the stock exhaust system and the packing has blown out, then go the dealer and get ...
bike shuts down when it gets hot6/24/2007
  Q: I have a 2000 gsx600f katana suzuki. I have cleaned carbs,changed filter,(fuel and air) and my bike ...
  A: Really not a vintage Honda question, is it? Sounds like either the fuel tank isn't vented ...
Setting point gap6/23/2007
  Q: I have a 1969 honda cl450 that i just replaced the points assembly in, the bike didnt run at all ...
  A: Curtis, check the sites below to get more education about how to set the gap and the ignition timing ...
help ,no power , poping6/22/2007
  Q: I have a 79 cx500 , have a problem with no power ,bike will stumble anything over 25% throttle . and ...
  A: Justin, the early CX500s had problems with the stators and/or the pulser coils that feed the CDI ...
1972 CB350F Master Cylinder6/20/2007
  Q: I was reading other posts about sticking brakes where you refer to a "bleed port" in the master ...
  A: Contact me through my website:www.vintagehonda.com and I can email a jpg of Honda's SL110 bulletin ...
1964 honda dream6/19/2007
  Q: I am trying to find the proper color match for a white CA 77.. Also do you know what the difference ...
  A: Carol, I guess I really need to research the white question, as it has suddenly become a hot topic. ...
Cbr 600 F3 Electric Problem6/17/2007
  Q: I have a cbr 600 f3 1995. My battery drains often. One time I charged the battery over night, the ...
  A: Gary, it sounds like your charging system is dead/dying. If the battery is capable of holding a full ...
Honda cb350g front disc brake6/16/2007
  Q: After replacing the front brake line and bleeding the system on my cb350g I have found that my ...
  A: Eli, there are two things that can causes caliper seizures, like that. 1. Caliper piston seal ring ...
1965 CB776/15/2007
  Q: Hey Bill, I have a 1965 CB77 that runs ok. I am interested in having the engine/trans rebuilt. Who ...
  A: Greg, there aren't a lot of people who I know that are doing engine overhaul, other than Ed Moore in ...
My Suzuki 50cc6/14/2007
  Q: I know you prefer honda questions but maybe you could help me with this i have a suzuki 50cc ...
  A: Jeffrey, Engines that won't stay running at slow speeds usually have one or more of the following ...
no spark6/13/2007
  Q: i have an sl70 and i hooked my brand new spark plug up and spaced it right but it wont spark.
  A: John, Check to be sure that the KILL switch is not in the OFF position...... If the ignition switch ...
brake calipers4/10/2007
  Q: I have a 1984 honda magna 700. I'm going to rebuild the front brake calipers and my clymer manual ...
  A: Russ, if you are experienced with caliper rebuilds then it shouldn't be any mystery to you. Bleeding ...
SL 125 tunning4/9/2007
  Q: point gap, and also I was working on the clutch and I was wondering how far do you screw in the four ...
  A: Stephen... SL125Kos were 1971 models, but yours may have been made in late 1970, it that is what it ...
Lean running Honda Rebel 2504/8/2007
  Q: Sorry, but this is a condition with my 1986 Honda Rebel 250.I have been told by Honda dealers that ...
  A: Dave, lean running conditions can be caused by worn carburetor butterfly shaft, air leaks at the ...
1982 yamaha virago xv750 carb4/7/2007
  Q: I'm wondering if you can give me any tips. I know it isn't a honda but I've had this problem for a ...
  A: Kerry, I can tell you that backfiring from the exhaust is related to air leaking into the exhaust ...
Lower crankcase cover '85 honda vt7004/6/2007
  Q: Trying to remove the lower crankcase cover in order to replace a stator. I have removed all bolts, ...
  A: Bill.... I went to bikebandit.com and found some illustrations of the cover. It looks like the ...
Honda CM250C4/5/2007
  Q: I would like to know what changes have been made, if any, from 1982 to 2007 on the Honda Rebel ...
  A: Rob, you sound like quite a creative guy with your high MPG Honda 250cc twin. Rebels were only made ...
gl1200 brakes4/4/2007
  Q: I had my front calipers rebuilt recently. When I put them back on I got fluid to the front left but ...
  A: Joe, the Honda Goldwings began using a "unified braking system" around then. The front brake master ...
rust in fuel tank4/3/2007
  Q: I have a 1983 Honda 70 3-wheeler that I am beginning to restore. However, it has been sitting ...
  A: Patrick, you may find holes in the tank after you start cleaning it, after it has been sitting for ...
yamaha virago 535 headlight4/2/2007
  Q: I have a headlight problem and that is the headlight and instrument light do not come on when key is ...
  A: Eric, not really much of a HONDA question is it? When you ask questions, please give ALL the model ...
1971 sl175 Honda4/1/2007
  Q: want to ckeck bearing on real wheel. wheel off-took off sprocket- my clymer book shows a bearing ...
  A: Charlie.... Clymer books are pretty generic sometimes and not always accurate or specific for your ...
engine noise at idle and ignition timing/carbs3/31/2007
  Q: I am restoring a 1977 cb750k. The motor starts and runs but makes rattling noises at low idle and up ...
  A: Roger, You left out the indicated mileage on the bike and you don't say where the rattling noise is ...
Honda Dream info3/30/2007
  Q: I would like to pinpoint the year my Honda was manufactured and / or sold. The frame serial number ...
  A: Wes, are you sure that the the engine isn't 1039254? Generally the serial number spread between ...
1980 650 special 23/29/2007
  Q: my bike wont start with the electric starter when it is cold only kick starting works,when it is ...
  A: Mr Honda recommends http://beaver.vinu.edu/650.htm http://www.650central.com/ and similar links.... ...
1990 suzuki gsx-r 750 problem with engine rpms3/28/2007
  Q: my bike at idle the rpms goes up and down with no problem, but when i ride it between 3500 and 7000 ...
  A: Jorge, what do you mean about calibrating the carbs? Synchronizing them or actually calibrating them ...
Ign switch3/27/2007
  Q: Well this might be strange question but here goes. I recently got an elsinore mt 250 that had been ...
  A: Brian, just because it looks like it will mount up, it doesn't mean that the internal contacts are ...
cbr 6003/26/2007
  Q: I have a 1994 Cbr 600f2 I would like to know what direction should my reserve switch?knob be in in ...
  A: Allan... Down ON Sideways OFF UP reserve Keep it downwards ON while riding until you run low on ...
Antifreeze3/25/2007
  Q: What type of antifreeze should I use in my 1985 Kawasaki Vulcan 700?
  A: Greg, Honda recommends using motorcycle specific anti-freeze products. Aluminum engines require some ...
1983 Goldwing GL11003/24/2007
  Q: My throttle will not move. I think the throttle cable is frozen. How do I disconnect the cables ...
  A: Jerry, it sounds like you are in for a MAJOR redo of this bike, if the throttles are stuck. For base ...
1974 honda xl3503/23/2007
  Q: i have a clicking noise in the top end,,sounds like when the cam rolls past center of the lobe and ...
  A: Jeff, either the camchain is worn out or you aren't getting the adjustment done correctly. Do the ...
1980 Yamaha 650 special 23/22/2007
  Q: I have a 1980 Yamaha 650 special II. Up till now it has been a great running bike. I added an ...
  A: Marc, your additional lights may have overstressed the charging system and damaged something..... ...
1974 honda CB750 float setting3/21/2007
  Q: I want to know how you can tell if the float in the carbs is set at the right height. I think it is ...
  A: Eric, the setting is 26.0mm it is easier to set the level with a float gauge that can measure both ...
Bake Break3/20/2007
  Q: with a 2002 750 suzuki, I one day was riding and my bake break went out completely, I filled the ...
  A: Karla, the specific model would have been helpful.. GSXR or cruiser or ??? The back brake system ...
Identify an engine3/19/2007
  Q: I have an engine and I was wondering if you can help me in identifying it. It is a 175cc Honda ...
  A: Stephen... there are serial numbers stamped on the engine cases that will help identify this engine ...
1987 Honda Magna 7003/18/2007
  Q: I have been looking for side covers and have been extremely unsuccessful and wonder if you can ...
  A: Carl, you haven't told me where you have been looking and if there is a color preference. Try: ...
1983 Honda CX 650 starter3/17/2007
  Q: The starter clutch (I'm told) is bad and needs replacing. It skips and gives a stripping or missing ...
  A: Bruce, you are in for an education. Starter clutch repairs require pulling the motor, buying a ...
Not Starting3/16/2007
  Q: I have a Honda xr100r 1987 model, that I can't hardly ever start, I usually have to pop the clutch ...
  A: Josh, get a compression check done to determine what is going on inside the cylinder. If the ...
timing3/15/2007
  Q: my 1980 honda xl185s was smoking and spitting oil so i decided to fix the problem so i did but the ...
  A: So, did you understand the answer to your question? When you ask a question, please be specific. I ...
timing for 1982 honda xl185s3/14/2007
  Q: where is the timing marks suppose to line up if u have a picture please send it to me thank u ...
  A: James...... Ignition timing???? Cam timing??? Gotta be more specific in your questions. ...
rebuilding carbs3/13/2007
  Q: Do you have a book or cd on rebuilding carbs from a 1981 cm400t honda. Im fairly handy but need some ...
  A: Roland, I don't have much to do with the CB/CM400-450 twins, but it isn't brain surgery. Only a ...
cl175 honda scrambler,exhaust removal3/12/2007
  Q: I have a 72 cl175,and cannot get the exhaust off,everything is un bolted but it will not come all ...
  A: Rick, wait until you have to put them back on again!!!! I wrestled a set for about 20 minute before ...
Petcock leaking3/11/2007
  Q: 1986 CMX450C Rebel petcock leaks when moved to Reserve position, does not leak in Off or On. No ...
  A: James... I went to the BikeBandit.com site and checked the illustrations on your bike. The petcock ...
Electrical Problem 1977 Honda CB750K3/10/2007
  Q: I am kind of at a dead end on what is going on. I was at work when I attempted to start my bike ...
  A: Dutch.... A number of possibilities come to mind. 1. Battery is only holding a surface charge.. ...
305 battery voltage3/7/2007
  Q: Bill- I just bought a 1965 305 dream and it has a 12v battery in it. Don't these originally have 6v ...
  A: Danny, all the wet-sump Dreams, built from 1960 onwards were 12 volt, as were the Super Hawks and ...
1981 CT70 Carb3/6/2007
  Q: I took the engine off a 1981 CT70 so I could have the frame painted. Now the bike is back together ...
  A: Don, inside the carb body is a little locating peg that matches the slot in the side of the throttle ...
flasher won't blink3/5/2007
  Q: I have a honda XRM 110 cc. The flasher won't blink. It has a light but it does not normally blink as ...
  A: Vic, If the flasher doesn't blink, the options are: Bad flasher unit. Replace Low battery. Replace ...
oooops!3/3/2007
  Q: ok well i left the choke out for the last couple of days (started it up for a friend and shut it off ...
  A: Chad, once spark plugs are fuel fouled, it is very hard to get them unfouled, even when they look ...
changing my exhaust3/2/2007
  Q: I apologize up front for being long wonded here... I want to swap out the exhaust on my 1980 Honda ...
  A: Stu, being that the exhaust was already changed from OEM, perhaps the jetting was already changed, ...
1966 Honda Trail 903/1/2007
  Q: Do you know of anyone, in Northern California, who restores these old bikes? Thanks, Greg
  A: Greg, I found this listing/// http://home.pacbell.net/jts99/index.html Contact the www.cjmc.org and ...
Carb/airbox 85 Rebel 2502/28/2007
  Q: Bill, Bike runs very poorly and dies out at full throttle with air box cover on, no filter. Fuel ...
  A: http://www.surfmaine.com/rebel/ for some Rebel links, in general. Louis, I don't know what kind ...
1985 CMX Rebel 250 carburetor2/27/2007
  Q: I'm in need of the complete hose routing on the 250 carburetor. I'm building or rebuilding a bike ...
  A: Randall, yes and no... If your bike has all the emission control stuff on it, you can at least see ...
carboretor2/26/2007
  Q: We just picked up a 1978 honda 550 four k and the carberator is apart can you help me find a diagram ...
  A: http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/OEM-Parts-Nav.asp Just how far apart are they? Down to the ...
2002 magna oil leak ?2/24/2007
  Q: oil leak --- sent bike to have carbs rejetted and mechanic told me i have an oil leak which is ...
  A: Ron, you are looking at the difference between treating a head cold and heart surgery. If you are ...
xr650l2/22/2007
  Q: my bike when i rev up rpm in all gears it starts cutting out changed plug drained gas cleaned fuel ...
  A: Tim...What year/// bike been in storage, happen all of a sudden? Need more info than that.... Drain ...
1972 Honda SL125 Motorsport2/21/2007
  Q: Anthony Centrella on the list below you is on vacation so hopefully you can help. I have never taken ...
  A: Mike.... you have to remove the camchain from the camshaft sprocket. Two bolts hold it together. ...
dax timing2/20/2007
  Q: i was wondering if you could give me a tip on how to adjust the timing of a honda dax st50. not sure ...
  A: Bong, the timing is adjusted through the slots in the flywheel, by changing the point gap. If you ...
Hey Bill...It's Mike again!2/18/2007
  Q: Hey Bill. I'm sorry to bother you again, but I did everything you said to do, and I'm still not ...
  A: Forgot to send you this link for a wiring diagram.... Bill Mike... ...
honda vtz250 (jap import)2/17/2007
  Q: I have a honda VTZ250 it is a jap import and i need a cdi unit for it (kvo 7321). It is almost ...
  A: Kraig, check with www.davidsilverspares.com or cmsnl.com in Holland. I don't know why these parts ...
XL250 Electrical Problem2/16/2007
  Q: I recently purchased a 1975 Honda XL250K2. The previous owner rode off road only & removed the tail ...
  A: Darrell, I checked an online wiring diagram and see that you will need to have a 3.61ohm resistor in ...
spark plugs and ignition circuit2/15/2007
  Q: I purchased a 96 vt1100c shadow. I want to learn to troubleshoot the ignition circuit. Which ...
  A: If you can't get factory info... also check your Honda dealership, then go with the Hayne's books. I ...
please help!!2/14/2007
  Q: I need to know how to get my 1975 Honda XL-250 running. the engine is fine, i just bought a new ...
  A: Mike, Honda coils seldom fail, but always nice to start with a new one, I guess. XL250s with points ...