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| 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. ...
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| 1978 Honda cb550K | 9/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| fuel leaking out of carb float bowl | 9/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| fuel leaking out of carb float bowl | 9/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| Removing carburaters | 9/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1972 Honda SL350 engine noise | 8/31/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1972 Honda SL350 engine noise | 8/30/2008 |
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... ...
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| 1973 Honda CB450 Poor Shifting | 8/29/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1982 Yamaha RD350LC - fuel questions | 8/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| CA95 Timing Confusion | 8/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| CB200 issues | 8/24/2008 |
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: ...
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| oil leaking from alternator screw hole | 8/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1964 CA95 Rev up issue | 8/22/2008 |
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 ...
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| Clutch issues on 1984 Honda Shadow 700C | 8/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| Yamaha XT225 carb | 8/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| speedometer | 8/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| That 1978 XL350 | 8/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| GL1800 wont idel at the right rpm | 8/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1978 XL350 quit running | 8/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1969 CT90K1 power issue | 8/10/2008 |
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. ...
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| Honda XL100 | 8/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| muffler for CL 175 | 8/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1968 CL175 Honda Alternator | 8/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1982 Honda 250 cm | 8/6/2008 |
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.... ...
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| KAWASAKI 440LTD REAR SPROCKET | 8/2/2008 |
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... ...
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| changing bulbs | 8/1/2008 |
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, ...
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| about ideal | 7/31/2008 |
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 ...
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| CB750 Custom Battery Charging Issues | 7/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1984 shadow VT500C power loss shut down | 7/29/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1984 shadow VT500C power loss shut down | 7/28/2008 |
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. ...
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| 1977 honda 550cb four-k died today | 7/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| vt700 1986 shadow | 7/26/2008 |
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... ...
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| '82 CB450SC Nighthawk Speedometer | 7/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| poor running lt80 quad | 7/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| 2003 CMX250 no power | 7/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| cdi units | 7/22/2008 |
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... ...
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| 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 ...
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| 2001 suzuki bandit 1200 | 7/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| timing line ups | 7/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| vapor lock | 7/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| Speedometer for 82 Nighthawk 450 | 7/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1972 xl250 engine side cover paint | 7/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| WIERD HESITATION | 7/10/2008 |
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 ...
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| Chain | 7/9/2008 |
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, ...
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| Honda Cb125s has no Spark | 7/8/2008 |
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. ...
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| jet needle retaining clip | 7/7/2008 |
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. ...
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| CB160 Front shock removal | 7/6/2008 |
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. ...
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| honda cb100 | 7/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| there is gas in oil chamber | 7/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1983 Honda V45 Magna | 7/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| charging problem | 7/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1985 Honda Shadow VT500 | 7/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| CT 90 Stalling and won't Re-Start | 6/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| honda ct90 starting problem | 6/29/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| Loss of power/hesitation 1982 450 nighthawk | 6/24/2008 |
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. ...
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| bike won't shift | 6/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| Electrical | 6/22/2008 |
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. ...
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| 1975 Honda CB200T carb problem | 6/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| rattling noise | 6/19/2008 |
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, ...
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| '71 350CL electrical | 6/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| liking front fork problem | 6/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| harley rear brakes | 6/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| OIL FILTER | 6/9/2008 |
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, ...
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| 1986 VN750 | 6/8/2008 |
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! ...
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| electrical spark issue | 6/7/2008 |
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: ...
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| CA160 HONDA | 6/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| Questions about 1985 Honda Rebel 250 | 6/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| exiter 185 | 6/4/2008 |
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) ...
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| Carbs for 1979 Honda CM400T | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me where I can buy a set of carbs for 1979 Honda CM400T ?
A: How about this...? ...
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| 1974 HONDA CB750K | 6/2/2008 |
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: ...
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| valve timing | 6/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| CBX750 engine noise | 5/31/2008 |
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 ...
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| '75 CB360T Clutch "pop" issue | 5/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| OIL FILTER | 5/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| shifting to neutral | 5/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| throttle grip | 5/16/2008 |
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: ...
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| cb400 rear tire removal | 5/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1989 cr250 | 5/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| Clutch fades on 86 Honda shadow | 5/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| carb adjustment | 5/12/2008 |
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: ...
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| MOTORCYCLE NOT STARTING | 5/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| Honda 650 Nighthawk | 5/10/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1963 Honda CA95 150 Benly | 5/9/2008 |
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. ...
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| kawasaki ex250f3 | 5/8/2008 |
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. ...
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| 05 Nighthawk 250 carb issues | 5/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| Honda Rebel key | 5/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| 77 cb750k clutch loose on handle | 5/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| CT 90 carb | 5/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| Vz 800 | 5/3/2008 |
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, ...
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| Fuses | 5/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| stator on a 1980 cb650 custom | 5/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| V65 Magna Tune up | 4/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| carburator repair | 4/29/2008 |
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: ...
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| ct 70 bogs when throttle is cracked open | 4/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| cam chain tenaioner | 4/27/2008 |
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: ...
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| 1972 cl 175 | 4/26/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1980 Honda CB900C | 4/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1966 CB 160 No spark | 4/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 1972 honda cb350 | 4/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| coolant system | 4/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| CB 750 4 K Jetting | 4/19/2008 |
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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 1978 honda xl 125 | 4/17/2008 |
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: ...
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| 1976 honda CB360t | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I just started rebuilding the carbs and found out that one of the throttle cables is rotted and ...
A: Dustin.... PUSH or PULL? ...
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| 85 honda vt 700 c | 4/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1795 Honda CB360T | 4/13/2008 |
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, ...
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| Gas Tank | 4/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| starting problems | 4/10/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1967 honda | 4/9/2008 |
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, ...
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| starting problems | 4/9/2008 |
Q: how can I set The Timing in my 200S ATC HONDA 1985.
A: Manuel, the ignition timing is not adjustable. ...
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| best performance when cold, and with choke closed | 4/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| motorcycle | 4/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| carbs cb160 | 4/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| stator test GS550E suzuki | 4/5/2008 |
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. ...
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| Z50 identification | 4/4/2008 |
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, ...
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| motorcycle | 4/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| fuel leak | 4/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| 72 CB350 Rebuilding Problems & Questions | 3/31/2008 |
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 ...
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| BLEEDING THE CLUTCH | 3/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| Honda CR80 4 Stroke | 3/29/2008 |
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. ...
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| KZ 700 Fast idle | 3/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| head gasket leak- '77 honda cb750k | 3/27/2008 |
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. ...
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| 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? ...
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| 2004 Honda Goldwing 1800 | 3/25/2008 |
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... ...
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| CB350 wont start | 3/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| Honda ATV | 3/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| air leak | 3/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| timming | 3/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| Coils wont fire | 3/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| spark advance '68 cl350 | 3/16/2008 |
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 ...
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| 91 honda nighthawk cb750 - no spark | 3/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1997 honda cr 125 engine crank ceased | 3/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| '76 honda cb500t cam marks | 3/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| Motorcycle repair | 3/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| '85 honda magna vf700c questions | 3/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| 99 V-Star 1100 custom | 3/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1980 honda cb650c not charging | 2/29/2008 |
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 ...
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| how do i check for spark | 2/28/2008 |
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, ...
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| Carb intake boots for '82 cb 900c | 2/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| How many Hours/miles before top end rebuild | 2/26/2008 |
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, ...
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| C102 Super Cub | 2/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| 2006 Honda VTX 1800 | 2/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| cb900 exhaust missfire | 2/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1971 cb100 spark | 2/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| c65 | 2/18/2008 |
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: ...
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| Honda CA110: Won't Run | 2/16/2008 |
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 ...
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| slipping kick start | 2/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| Honda Cub | 2/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1976 Honda cb750F1 | 2/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| no spark | 2/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| CA 95 carburetor | 2/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1985 Magna restore | 2/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| Honda Drivetrain | 2/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1987TRX250x 4 wheeler | 2/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1970 honda sl100 | 2/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| First edition Honda dream 305 | 2/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| exhaust | 2/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1980 honda cb900 custom | 2/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| HONDA REBEL 250 | 1/31/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1983 GL650 HONDA CAM CHAIN TENSIONER | 1/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| 82 honda cb650sc nighthawk not running | 1/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| where to find a carburator | 1/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| Oil Change | 1/26/2008 |
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 ...
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| 82 honda cb650sc nighthawk not running | 1/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| cbr900rr won't start | 1/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| Hondamatic Seals | 1/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| motorcycle engines | 1/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1980 CB750F supersport | 1/4/2008 |
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. ...
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| 1973 cb350four | 1/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| 250cc hoonda recon | 1/2/2008 |
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: ...
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| charging system 1981 honda | 1/1/2008 |
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. ...
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| 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: ...
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| 2004 honda crf100f | 12/30/2007 |
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 ...
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| i need help | 12/29/2007 |
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 ...
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| Removing Honda grips | 12/28/2007 |
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 ...
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| 97 YAM XV1100 - REMOVING BATTERY | 12/27/2007 |
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! ...
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| 1971cl 175 voltage regulator | 12/25/2007 |
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 ...
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| petcock on Honda CL125 1969 | 12/24/2007 |
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 ...
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| CT 125 1981 | 12/23/2007 |
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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 1980 honda 900 C | 12/21/2007 |
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: ...
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| sl125 | 12/20/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1985 honda xl350r | 12/19/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1982 honda cb 750 | 12/18/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1983 Honda Shadow VT500C | 12/17/2007 |
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 ...
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| Dream 67 and 68 - CA77 | 12/16/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1966 CL77 scrambler | 12/15/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1979 honda XL75 | 12/14/2007 |
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 ...
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| honda xr350 | 12/13/2007 |
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 ...
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| Seca and Maxima | 12/12/2007 |
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. ...
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| 71 Honda sl125 | 12/11/2007 |
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 ...
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| CA77 rear shocks | 12/10/2007 |
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 ...
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| Need Honda 50F Mechanic | 12/9/2007 |
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. ...
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| discharging battery | 12/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| hub grease | 12/7/2007 |
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. ...
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| 2000 Honda Xr100r | 12/6/2007 |
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 ...
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| key cylinder | 12/5/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1975 Honda CB200T - specs and dying out once warmed up | 12/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1973 Honda QA50 | 12/3/2007 |
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 ...
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| 73 honda cl200 | 12/2/2007 |
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.. ...
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| Brake light does not work | 11/30/2007 |
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 ...
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| Removal of wheel bearing outer race | 11/29/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| screw settings on carb for '88 xr80r | 11/27/2007 |
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: ...
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| Motercycle Acceleration | 11/26/2007 |
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 ...
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| cl350 carbs | 11/25/2007 |
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 ...
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| cb200t timing | 11/24/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1977 Honda MR175 | 11/23/2007 |
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 ...
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| suzuki lt80 won't start | 11/22/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1978 CB550 K carburetor problem | 11/21/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1997 honda cr 125 | 11/20/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1980 Honda CB650 Custom smokes from one cylinder | 11/18/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Battery | 11/15/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 400 EX jetting | 11/13/2007 |
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? ...
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| 1999 honda 200r trail bike | 11/12/2007 |
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 ...
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| atv starter button not working | 11/11/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1970 Honda SL 100 - Valve Spring Compressor | 11/10/2007 |
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: ...
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| 1973 honda xl 250 | 11/9/2007 |
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/ ...
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| 1978 honda cb550 k carb setup | 11/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| Restoring Honda "step-thru" frame 90 | 11/7/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1983 vf750f | 11/6/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1984 Honda Nighthawk SC CB700 S | 11/5/2007 |
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 ...
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| Vintage Honda Ct90 | 11/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1973 Honda 350 | 11/2/2007 |
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 ...
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| Honda CA95 rectifier questions | 11/1/2007 |
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.... ...
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| No start | 10/31/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1984 honda interceptor | 10/30/2007 |
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 ...
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| 86 Honda Shadow VT700C | 10/29/2007 |
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? ...
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| 1980 honda cb900c | 10/28/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Honda vtx 1800 throwing plugs / high compression | 10/25/2007 |
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 ...
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| Cam Chain Noise | 10/24/2007 |
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: ...
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| ninja 636 SEAT | 10/23/2007 |
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! ...
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| Turn signal indicator | 10/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Honda xl 185 1987 | 10/2/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1980 Honda CB650 | 10/1/2007 |
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 ...
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| CT-90 Valve timing | 9/30/2007 |
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 ...
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| looking for valve guides | 9/29/2007 |
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, ...
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| Engine serial number | 9/28/2007 |
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, ...
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| CT90 Trasmission Trouble | 9/27/2007 |
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 ...
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| cb400f turn signal issue | 9/26/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1981 XJ750 Yamaha | 9/25/2007 |
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 ...
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| smoke | 9/24/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1985 honda | 9/23/2007 |
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. ...
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| 81 honda cb650 carb kit needle and seat | 9/22/2007 |
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 ...
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| Transmission | 9/21/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1985 honda goldwing aspencade | 9/20/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| blown light bulbs | 9/16/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 1984 Nighthawk 700 hesitation, loss of power | 9/14/2007 |
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 ...
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| Odd sound from engine | 9/13/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1976 Honda CB200T Clutch Cable Replacing | 9/12/2007 |
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 ...
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| oil leak honda 450 trx 2004 | 9/11/2007 |
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.... ...
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| 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 ...
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| cb700sc stalling | 9/8/2007 |
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. ...
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| shifter adjustment | 9/7/2007 |
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 ...
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| gold wing 1100 | 9/6/2007 |
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 ...
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| Honda vt 1100 | 9/5/2007 |
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? ...
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| 4 wheeler leaking fluid out hose | 9/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1972 Honda XL 350 electronic ignition | 9/3/2007 |
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 ...
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| 2003 Honda Shadow vlx | 9/2/2007 |
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 ...
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| Honda CL350 Breather Tube Smoke | 9/1/2007 |
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, ...
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| 1965 Honda 150 Benley Touring | 8/31/2007 |
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 ...
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| 95 vlx honda shadow | 8/29/2007 |
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. ...
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| 1984 honda shadow vt500 ignition coil | 8/28/2007 |
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 ...
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| my 82 yamaha seca 400 | 8/27/2007 |
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, ...
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| Start Bike after Being in Storage | 8/26/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1975 Yamaha DT 400 | 8/25/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| piston rings | 8/23/2007 |
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 ...
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| Honda problems | 8/22/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| lights out 1991 Honda 250 Nighthawk | 8/20/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1980 Honda CB 900 custom dies while running | 8/19/2007 |
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, ...
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| rear brakes stick excessively | 8/18/2007 |
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 ...
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| 98 honda cbr600f3 | 8/17/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1981 Yamaha XS850 | 8/14/2007 |
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 ...
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| Yamaha Raptor | 8/13/2007 |
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 ...
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| honda foreman 400 1995 | 8/12/2007 |
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 ...
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| 2002 yamaha vstar 1100 | 8/11/2007 |
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 ...
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| Honda 305 Scrambler | 8/10/2007 |
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 ...
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| 85 honda Rebel CB250 | 8/9/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1981 KZ 250 | 8/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1983 Honda C70 Passport Throttle | 8/6/2007 |
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 ...
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| Super high idle speed on CB360 | 8/5/2007 |
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, ...
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| 2000 HONDA XR100R | 8/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1987 cbr 1000 hurrican | 8/3/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1971 Honda CL175 K5 keeps fouling plugs | 8/2/2007 |
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, ...
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| 1984 Honda 750 Shadow | 8/1/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1971 Honda CL175 K5 keeps fouling plugs | 7/31/2007 |
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 ...
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| CBR1000F transmission | 7/30/2007 |
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. ...
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| 1982 Suzuki DR 100 | 7/29/2007 |
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 ...
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| clutch | 7/28/2007 |
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 ...
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| Overheating | 7/27/2007 |
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 ...
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| Headlight won't turn on Shadow Spirit | 7/26/2007 |
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 ...
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| Honda 750 nighthawk | 7/25/2007 |
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 ...
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| 78 cb 125 idles but won't run | 7/24/2007 |
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, ...
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| honda cl90 1967 | 7/23/2007 |
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 ...
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| cam chain | 7/22/2007 |
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 |
