| Subject | Date Asked |
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| heating | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 suzuki gsxr 750 that get pretty hot while riding a even while warming up. It still has ...
A: Patrick, first of all i cant really remeber but if its water cooled you have either a bad thermostat ...
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| cb250n valve clearances | 9/15/2008 |
Q: i`ve got an old superdream thats been stood for a few years, got it running, terrable noises from ...
A: it sound like to me your have bad rocker arm nuts try re-setting them them put lockti on eah one so ...
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| Shifting problems on 05' VTX1800F | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 2005 Honda VTX 1800F with 4,000 miles. I really like the bike except that it ...
A: i ve seen this before try bleeding your clutch to get better pressure to the cluch for you to be ...
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| help with my yamaha yz 125 94 | 9/15/2008 |
Q: i have a yamaha yz125 94 i have a problem with the timing there is a good spark i have tryed turning ...
A: it sound like to me you may have bent a valve causing the pressure to stay inside the engine head ...
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| Temperature Guage | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 1988 honda shadow VT800, with the Tach and temp. gauge as one. I am going to replace the ...
A: im almost sure yur gauge is electrical im not sure what the ohms are but you can call yur local ...
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| 03 Yamaha R6 | 8/28/2008 |
Q: Something is draining the battery in my '03 Yamaha R6 what can it be?? Please help thanks
A: julian, if your battery is draing iwould chech the charging system first thats usually what causes ...
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| 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 750 | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have gone over several areas of this bike and tried everything I could think of. It's a 1989 ...
A: ray i would drain the tank out then go to a local auto parts buy 2 bottles aor cans of b-12 chemtool ...
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| carburater problems | 8/25/2008 |
Q: i have an 82 yamaha maxim with a 4 carb setup. i bought new jets and tried to install them. i ...
A: i never lossened a jst on a carb ialways lossen or tighten my needle valves after installing new ...
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| 93 Ninja, 2nd gear problems | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I am considering buying a 93 Ninja.. The bike has one main problem, it will not shift into 2nd gear. ...
A: I WOULD SAY YOU PROBABALY HAVE A BENT SHIFT FORK OR IF YOU ARE SHIFTING AND IT JUMPS OUT OF GEAR ...
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| ATV Won't start on electric start | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My 93 YFM80 Badger will only start if pushed while in gear. It has a fresh overhaul, new coil, has ...
A: IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKEYOU MIGHT HAVE A BAD STARTER SOLENOID.TO CHECK IT HOOK UP BOSTER CSABLESFROM SN ...
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| honda vf700c stalling | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have an '84 honda vf700c, and whenever it heats up, the bike stalls, and wont start until its ...
A: HELL O SRI, I WANT TO SAY YOU HAVE A BAD STATOR OR RECTIFIER WHICH IS PART OF YOUR CHARGING SYSTEM ...
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| Honda V 45 1983 | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I just bought this bike,it will only start with starting fluid and idle only very high 4000 rpms ...
A: THE BEST THING TO DO IS TO DISCONNECT THE FUEL LINES GOING TO THE CARBS AND SPRAY INTO THE CARBS ...
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| my motorcycle | 8/15/2008 |
Q: does a honda shadow 600 have a place fortransmission fluid..have a weird noise when shifting ...
A: your bikes transmission oil is the same oil as the engine oil if you only hear it when shifting ...
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| FJ600 (85) | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Hey Mitch, About a month ago, I purchased two, not running, 1985 Yamaha FJ600's. I have taken ...
A: . sounds like you have a wire shoting out somewher maybe inder the seat . you might wan to follw ...
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| no spark | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I hav a 97 yamaha yzf600r. have checked coils,pick up coil, changed icu and still can not get any ...
A: ,I would first check to see if yur ignition switch is getting any power from yur battery and i would ...
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| MOTORBIKE | 8/14/2008 |
Q: BUT THE REAR LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT[ALL ONE LIGHT] AND INDICATORS AND IGNICTION LIGHTS HAVE SUDDENLY ...
A: it sounds like to me something has came disconnected you need to check to see if yur turn signals ...
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| 74 HONDA CB360 MOTORCYCLE | 8/14/2008 |
Q: RUNS BUT ONE CYLINDER BACK FIRES BAD ONLY GOES 40MPH CHANGED PLUGS AND CLEANED CARB AS BEST AS I ...
A: what i would do is take off the air cleaner to get to the carbs with the bike running i would spary ...
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| 81 yamaha xs 650 | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Recently I was replacing a wire connector in the rear turn signal which caused a spark, but didn't ...
A: which will not let the bike start while the kickstand is down i would replace the switch are raise ...
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| '90 Vulcan 750 will turn over but won't start | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I just bought a Vulcan 750 yesterday. It started up, with much hesitation and some smoke, and then I ...
A: Dont worry its not to bad ive seen it hubdreds of times . you need to drain your tanks ,disconnect ...
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| timing | 8/13/2008 |
Q: how do i go about setting the timing for a honda 1979 cm400t it is running poorly and back fires ...
A: i dont believe that yur timing is off i would clean out all my carbs ,changed the fuel filter and ...
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| rear wheel resistance | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I just bought a Yamaha 1980 xs 850 midnight special (shaft drive). I haven't begun to work on it, ...
A: i think it could be a bad wheel bearing ,or to be sure its not the caliper i would remove the ...
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| cut out | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have recently purchased a used polaris 500 sportsman.The problem I have is,the engine cuts out and ...
A: sorry i took so long getting to yur answer out of state due to death in family.It sounds to me like ...
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| electrical problem with cb750 | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I am having terrible trouble trying to fix a bike. I have replaced the stater, rotor and the ...
A: shad, I believe you might have a rectifier on that particular bike you might want to check it. if ...
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| 89 frz 600 starting problems | 8/12/2008 |
Q: ok heres my problem, i try to start my bike and it trys to turn over but it doesnt start. i tried ...
A: Zane, i would spray some starting fluid into the carbvs while trying to cramk if it doesnt crank ...
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| polaris carbureter settings | 8/11/2008 |
Q: The slide in my carburator is not opening up all the way the one with the needle valve. What can i ...
A: I would tighten them both up then back them up 1 round at a time untill yur bike cranks up, then you ...
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| 82 Honda xr80 | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Bike won't fire over. Tried to push start, but it wouldn't fire up. Pulled plug and pushed down ...
A: I would check yur on and off switch and also change out the plug and test yur coil by putting a good ...
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| cylinders | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 81 yamaha max550 two cylinders are not firing like they are on the other side,I`ve got good ...
A: fuel in the carbs doesnt always mean fuel goes into the engine , i would take the air cleaner off ...
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| 1994 Suzuki Intruder 1400 Battery | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I recently bought this bike and replaced my BS16 battery with a BS14 from Advance Auto (thinking the ...
A: My question is after you put the battery on did you ride the bike and if so your battery went down ...
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| 1987 suzuki lt500 wont start | 8/10/2008 |
Q: i just bought a 87 lt500 quadzilla from a friend it ran 8 years ago when parked.he rebuilt carb and ...
A: if you are getting fire then you probably not gettin fuel because these 2 combined while create ...
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| 83 Honda XL250R dies after 20 minutes when hot then restarts when cools | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I recently picked up a 1983 Honda XL250R for my girlfriend to ride in order to get some two wheel ...
A: It sounds like to me you have a bad recifier when they go bad usaully the bike will crank when its ...
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| carb adjust | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I bought a used 2000R6 that has sat for a long time.Naturally the carbs needed cleaning. I did this, ...
A: usually the float goes on the second notch and i usually turn the needlevalve all the way in then i ...
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| 1991 honda ct 70 mini trail bike | 8/9/2008 |
Q: would you help me in finding the cam chain alignment specs? thanks for your time AND knowldge. jeff
A: the cam gear should have a dot on it ,it should be installed withe the dot or circled indention ...
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| 1978 xs650 starting problem | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I got this bike used this spring and it already has had problems starting, twice. the motor turns ...
A: Lwets see first you need to try cranking the engine with a plug wire off ,get a test light and put ...
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| sunline fuel screw | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 2007 honda crf100f dirt bike. I bought a sunline fuel mixture screw, and im not sure how to ...
A: just back out the old one with the spring if yurs has a spring and install the new one. tighten it ...
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| 1977 GL1000 standard | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have a GL1000, the carbs have been rebuilt. It will not fire on the right side, which does not ...
A: What i would do is swap coil wire from the dead cylinder to the good cylinder then from the good ...
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| '87 Kawasaki 454ltd | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if there's a common problem with the '87 kawasaki 454ltd tor a no crank ...
A: Cory , it sounds like to me you have a bad rectifiier which gives you fire and also if you are not ...
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| Transmission | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001 Suzuki RM 125K which I have owned since new. The problem I am having is the screws ...
A: i believe you may have a bad syncronizer that would be causing it to jump either in to a higher gear ...
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| Honda Sabre Battery issue | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Honda Sabre 2002 1100. runs out of battery within 3 days. replaced battery 4 months ago. after 2 ...
A: i know exactly what yur talking about you have a bad rectifier, or alternator . You see when the ...
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| leaking overflow on 94 cbr 600 | 8/5/2008 |
Q: i just bought this bike two weeks ago. it only leaks when filled all the way , but from INSIDE the ...
A: Jim, im not to sure about an overflow are you saying its coming from the tank are yur carbs are ...
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| Oil in Yamaha Riva | 8/5/2008 |
Q: How many quarts of oil does a 1986 Yamaha Riva take? Any advice about my recent purchase of said ...
A: jim , im not to sure buyt the best way to do this is to put yur buike on a level area then drain ...
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| 93 vulcan front cylinders notfiring or weak spark | 8/5/2008 |
Q: 93 vulcan front cylinders not firing all the time
A: sorry i took so long it sound like to me you may have a weak coil or coil pack are possibbly a bad ...
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| 94 suzuki intruder 1400 | 8/4/2008 |
Q: when I downshift the pedal does not come up, when I bring it up manually it works fine also I have a ...
A: sound like a bent shifting fork or maybe a sticking for ,it could also be a bad syncronizer doing ...
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| general | 8/4/2008 |
Q: hey there mitch. i just recently bought an 82 yz 250. it runs but it doesnt stay. and i really need ...
A: when it dies out does it still have fire or not if so you need to clean your carb.if no fire you may ...
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| 1991 Kawasaki KE100 front fork seals | 8/4/2008 |
Q: What is the special tool needed to take out dampening rod on this bike to change front fork seals
A: it is called a dampening removal tool you might be able to purchase one at your local kawasaki ...
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| Clutch problems | 8/4/2008 |
Q: but when it heats up on hot days the clutch starts slipping. It has a hydraulic assisted clutch.Is ...
A: There is an adjustment ,you need to fill the reservoir on your handle bars then pummp it till it ...
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| Splitting a Honda Nighthawk Crankcase | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I'm in the middle of restoring a 1982 cb650 Nighthawk and, after all the bolts have been removed, I ...
A: i believe on that particular you have a little clamp on one of the shafts that takes a special tool ...
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| charging system | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 2007 Honda VTX 1300C. My battery went dead. I trickle charged the battery for 9 hours. I ...
A: sound to me yur battery may be no good afterall because if you take the power that the other battery ...
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| 1982 Kawasaki CSR 250 | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 1982 Kawasaki csr 250. The bike has 3300 miles. It sat for a number of years, but once I ...
A: When you pull the clutch in can you fell it giving or is it just stiff if so you can try taking off ...
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| kz650 carb question | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I recently picked up a 79 kz650 in excellent condition. It did not run well at all. I think bad gas. ...
A: I would notch it 2 notches from the top no-less more if you need but i think this would br fine ...
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| 1980 kz 440 | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have achopper project and i have the bike running but the motor runs eraticly. Most of the time it ...
A: First i would try checking the cables to see if they are not in a bing causing them not to retact ...
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| Installing 1979 Honda GL1000 front caliper covers | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Recently, I bought a nice pair of front caliper covers with brackets for my 1979 Honda GL1000 at ...
A: I would go to www.wingstuff.com they have lots of add on info for all type gold wings hope this ...
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| 81 yamaha xj750 | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Where is the seat release?
A: First i need to know if its the factory seat or not some seats have a lock on the side of the bike ...
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| 1982 yz 250 | 8/2/2008 |
Q: just need to know what the fuel to oil mix is, ratio. thanks.r28yu
A: I would measure it to 30.to one to much oil fouls the plug not enough ruinds the engine.Hope this ...
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| xs650 1983 | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have problems starting my Yamaha xs650 '83 after winter storage. It has only a weak spark on one ...
A: what you should probably do,is check the wire coming from the coil to see if you have any damage to. ...
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| 1981 yamaha xv750 virago starter | 4/13/2008 |
Q: starter only spins. i removed left cover and checked the gears. everything looks ok. when i hold ...
A: sounds to me you have a bad starter solenoid, or you have a short in yhe wiring where your solenoid ...
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| Honda z50 197? | 4/12/2008 |
Q: My z50's spark plugs need constant changing. I install new ones every couple of days. When I remove ...
A: if you have oil on the valves and the plug , that would be why your plugs are not lasting they are ...
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| first time cleaning carb | 12/5/2006 |
Q: ok well this is my first time cleaning a carb and im sixteen so i dnt kno to much about the ...
A: chk the top of the carb unscrew the big round cap then rest the carb needle valev there is a certain ...
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| Shifting Problem with 85 GL 1200 | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I've read several articles on this forum about shifting problems with my Goldwing. My problem is ...
A: your correct i would try nadjusting the clutch to make sure its slowing the engine down when you are ...
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| adjusting the timing | 12/4/2006 |
Q: You thought the problem with the gas running into the airbox was timing related. Lacking a shop ...
A: take off spark plug turn engine over . using a straw i pass it down the plug hole till the piston ...
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| gas in carb and airbox | 12/3/2006 |
Q: 1991 Yamaha yfm250b will not start. Gas in airbox. Starter fluid no help. Engine has 130 mi. on ...
A: sounds like a timing problem . chk your timing , then if possible to a compression test , if you ...
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| arctic cat snowmobile | 12/3/2006 |
Q: ok, i found where the wires go to and there is continuity through all the wires, someone told me ...
A: jason, that is correct. rectifires and cdi's are bad for wrking good then not and in and out. more ...
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| 250 Kaw Bayou | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I bought an '03 250 kaw bayou on line and when it showed up it was a complete basket case. It was to ...
A: before adjusting the valves take your cdi unit off take it to the nearest dealer have it checked ...
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| Honda 750 Nighthawk | 12/2/2006 |
Q: I replaced the battery and now have no power to the bike.The battery is fully charged. What do I do ...
A: check yur hot wire connections and yur ground from the battery. also follow yur hot from battery to ...
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| cagiva electrical problem | 12/2/2006 |
Q: if there is a short some where blowing the fuse would this stop the battery getting charged.? thanks ...
A: yes because you are not getting a returning charge from the engine to the battery, all this takes ...
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| 05 ninja 250 | 12/2/2006 |
Q: This is a new bike (243 miles) and it won't start without starting fluid shot (must have choke off). ...
A: carbs may look clean but i can guarantee you i been doing this kind of work for 23 years 9 out of ...
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| Susuki | 12/2/2006 |
Q: I have a 1980 550L susuki and when it start it runs ok but when it stops fuel come out off the ...
A: the floats stiking it doesnt come out when yur riding because the gine is burning the fuel when you ...
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| '97 GSXR electrical problem? | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I tried disconnecting the battery and then reconnecting it but it didn't do anything. It's acting ...
A: sounds like maybe an oil punp problem .do you hear any tapping of the valves if so ,then definitely ...
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| Governor for 1995 Suzuki LT80 ATV | 12/1/2006 |
Q: can you tell me how to govern a 1995 LT80 ATV for the younger kids? Thanks!
A: hey dave what you can do is loosesn the throttlew cable ,at the handle bars, by screwing it in .not ...
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| front tire removal | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I need to know what steps you take to remove the front tire on a suzuki 88 gsxr 750. I cannot seem ...
A: on the right side at the bottom of the forks make sure the two bolts are taken off ,then take the ...
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| TURN SIGNAL NO BLINKING VIRAGO XV750 | 11/29/2006 |
Q: Mitch, Recently replaced the turn signals on my 1982 Yamaha XV750 with aftermarket lights, the old ...
A: one should be grounded to frame ,the other two are hot 1 is for running light the other is for ...
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| CB700SC Engine Noise - Known Problem? | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have been looking to purchase a 1984 CB700SC that an acquaintance has for sale. The bike is ...
A: i have definitely ran across a few with similiar problems one was a wrist pin on the piston the ...
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| KTM | 11/29/2006 |
Q: Now I am getting intermitten spark. All the connections are good I checked to see if I was getting ...
A: what i would do is try a new plug wire,they can fire sometimes then burn out somewhere inside the ...
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| Possible coil issue | 11/28/2006 |
Q: My 94 vf750 Magna doesn't fire one side of the engine under a load. I can start it just fine let it ...
A: its possible its the coil but it could also be the rectifier acting up to. also you could crank it ...
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| kfx400 egine | 11/28/2006 |
Q: people were telling me that my timing chain was loose but i called the said it adjust on its on but ...
A: is it oil smoke are is it ,like fuel smoke,if it fuel smoke you might want to adjust yur carbs , if ...
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| yzf 750 | 11/28/2006 |
Q: It only has the fuel pump assembly it is over 400 dollars. Their is no fuel filter listed I'm not ...
A: sterling i agree with what yur saying i did some research for you i dont believe the fuel pump ...
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| 1996 suzuki rf 900 1st gear noise | 11/28/2006 |
Q: when I down shift to first I hear a noise which I could only describe as "clunk".Ive noticed if I ...
A: take the bike for a ride ride it slow shifting and then down shifting not over about 2omph if you ...
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| Kawaski fork repaor | 11/28/2006 |
Q: How do I replace the seals on the forks. I can not get the fork apart, it should screw off but does ...
A: tom let me look at my manuals and tonight around 6.00pm central time i will wait for yur question ...
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| 84 honda vt700c fuel pump | 11/27/2006 |
Q: i have a 1984 honda vt700c the problem is it ran fine. the next time i went to start it it wouldn't ...
A: your correct thats how its works only pumps as it need fuel not a continous pumping .youi could take ...
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| Yamaha FZR250 91' (Grey Import) No Indicators | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I think they are all just single filament globes coz they only have 1 bit on bottom of all of them. ...
A: in order for them to be indicators and blinkers they must have towo fillaments in the bulb and under ...
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| Yamaha FZR250 91' (Grey Import) No Indicators | 11/27/2006 |
Q: ive tested all the globes individually off a battery and they light up. Coudl they still be the ...
A: yes they could also look at the bottom of the bulb make sure you have to round contacts not jus one ...
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| vfr400 runs only on two cyl | 11/27/2006 |
Q: Ok now I gotcha. However, how could that be the problem? If the drain is closed and no fuel leaks ...
A: im not laughing i get feedback on my answers from people like you whom i help just try this ididnt ...
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| vfr400 runs only on two cyl | 11/27/2006 |
Q: Pardon if this gets long but may save us some time going back and forth, figure its best to give you ...
A: ok i had a suzuki 1400 intruder with the same problem crank the bike blow into each bad carburators ...
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| Starting Problem '98 Kawasaki ZX-6E | 11/27/2006 |
Q: Ok, after further investigation the starter is ok. The timing chain has slipped a tooth so the chain ...
A: i dont know if i told you i had a bike in my shop with the same problem , i took of the engine ...
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| Fork oil seals | 11/26/2006 |
Q: Many thanks
A: you must first remove the wheel then seperate the shock into two sections be very carefull the are ...
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| kawasaki bayou 250 2003 | 11/26/2006 |
Q: there is a major oil leak coming from under the engine, I do not know where to start, there is no ...
A: yes , but also besides the oil pan plug ch yur valve cover gaskets they havea tendacy to leak and go ...
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| strange starter | 11/25/2006 |
Q: have a 83 goldwing 1100 that has starter problem.wont turn over my engine. have good batt, good ...
A: sound like bad armature in starter , take some booster cables hook up to an auto then take the hot ...
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| kawasaki bayou 220 (98 model) | 11/24/2006 |
Q: Mitch - My bayou would not crank. The battery was dead (original to the machine). I bought a new ...
A: go to the starter with the key on hook up some booster cables on an auto, on yur end take the hot ...
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| Suzuki Motorcycle | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I have a 1993 Suzuki RF 600R that was in good running condition. I left the tail light on one night ...
A: hey chris got yur feed back wanted to say thanks.I am laughing at how people like you ask for help ...
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| Honda Carb Leak | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I have an '81 CB650C. All 4 carbs are leaking gas. I took them all apart..no varnish, jets are ...
A: for the tank buy some murattic acid pour in in a gllon metal container with a gallon of wwater pour ...
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| 72 Yamaha AT2 | 11/23/2006 |
Q: Bike was running fine and just quit, found the plug not firing. The bike is electric start with an ...
A: go to the main fuse box chk yur main fuse also turn key on go to the starter solenoid with a screw ...
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| Starting Problem '98 Kawasaki ZX-6E | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I am having a problem with my old bike. I can't get the bike to turn over ( as the engine rolls and ...
A: get a pair of booster cables hook the hot to youur starter ,on thr bolt coming out of the starter ...
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| 1997 HONDA FOREMAN 4X4 | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I JUST HAD IT REBUILT ABOUT A MONTH AGO, WHEN I GOT IT HOME I RODE IT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND IT ...
A: sound like you are having stator problems next time it dies out quickly chk the fire at the plug ,if ...
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| 1983 gpz 750 pingging | 11/20/2006 |
Q: yeah it is all good when it is first started but say i have been riding it at 110 kph [i live in ...
A: chk yur oil make sure that it doesnt look milky if it does you have a busted head gaskt. also take ...
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| water cooling system,stuck sensor | 11/19/2006 |
Q: Since we're in colder weather now I haven't noticed the fan come on; I can ground the switch and ...
A: crank the bike and diconnect the return hose if water is flowing fast as you rev then water pump is ...
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| water cooling system,stuck sensor | 11/19/2006 |
Q: My temperature light comes on and stays on from a cold start and/or sitting up overnight; so I am ...
A: bryan, i would chk to see if yur cooling fan comes on if you have one .also i would disconnect the ...
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| synthetic oil | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased a 1984 Honda Gold Wing 1200 Standard and rode a 1000 miles home from where I'd ...
A: i would only go with regular oil unless you know for sure it has been using synthetic oil you stand ...
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| Part2: dishonest Mechanic | 11/17/2006 |
Q: Mitch, thank you for responding so quickly. Does your question of "Did she sign for the work" ...
A: at my shop i have to have a work order signed by the owner that is louisiana's law.also just cause ...
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| Dishonest Mechanics | 11/17/2006 |
Q: Mitch, my girlfriend recently bought a 250 2006 Kawasaki ninja about 2 months ago.. She drives it ...
A: FIRST OF ALL DID SHE SIGN TO HAVE THE PARTICULAR WRK SHE IS BEING CHARGED FOR.FOR THE OK TO DO IT IF ...
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| is this a problem? | 11/17/2006 |
Q: i have a question for you. in the following pictures: ...
A: tom has the bike ever ran hot it looks to me i see some corrosion around the waterhose to radiator ...
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| vacuum leak | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I have read the postings on vacuum leaks. I have a 2002 Suzuki GS 500 that when ridden for a period ...
A: evidently dennis it seems like you have a faulty petcock ,i have seen this before in myshop.thats ...
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| neutral safety switch | 11/16/2006 |
Q: mItch. I have a 05 honda 350 rancher and unfortunately I live in the Alaska Bush and have no repair ...
A: matt take a pair of booster cables gound one to the body take the hot hook it to the wire on the ...
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| 220 bayou | 11/16/2006 |
Q: we have a 220 bayou that is acting really funny. we cleaned the carb and installed a kit. it will ...
A: put the battery on a good charge then crank it up if id revs good that means your voltage reg. or ...
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| spark plug gap | 11/15/2006 |
Q: my bike (honda 250 r 3 wheeler) only starts when i pull start it and then i have to keep giving it ...
A: very possible but it could also be a bad magneto,staor acting up take off side cover of engine pull ...
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| honda cbr1000f | 11/14/2006 |
Q: we have a cbr 1000f , we cant get the number 2 cylinder to fire, we have a good spark and fuel, we ...
A: go to carb and look for the drain hose on it while the bike is running blow into the tube if it ...
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| yamaha tenere xtz 660 dying battery | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I have a 1998 yamaha tenere xtz 660 with 70000kms on the clock and has been always professionally ...
A: definitely sounds like a charging problem at night crank it ride it if yur headlight are dim then ...
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| 1986 Yamaha Radian problems | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I took the carbs apart and cleaned them out real good with carb cleaner. I took all the floats off ...
A: first take out the floats put them in a gallon can of gas if one of them does not float correctley ...
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| 2001 yamaha r6 | 11/9/2006 |
Q: when i turn the key on i dont here the fuel pump running to prime the fuel sys. the bike starts and ...
A: barry go to the overflow lines on the carbs ,blow in them , if the fell clogged then pass a small ...
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| Motorcycle fuel ecomony | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I have 1986 Honda Goldwing Interstate, 1200. I am not getting good fuel mileage and was wondering ...
A: first always use high octane fuel cheaper fuesl have been none to cause these problems o.k.also put ...
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| 2002 xr100 gear shifter oil leak | 11/9/2006 |
Q: Is it a major job to replace the gear shifter shaft (Hours involved) on a 2002 Honda xr100.It is ...
A: it should replace from outside talke off old seal heat up the shaft real slow straighten out ,then ...
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| Cleaning the carbs | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I have a 1989 Ninja 250 and i cant get it to start up and im almost positive that its the carbs but ...
A: get you a bottle of fuel injector cleaner drain tank pour an 8oz bottle in tank add 1 gallon of gas ...
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| 1996 gsxr 750 hard starts | 11/7/2006 |
Q: went to try it out the next morning know it wont start at all and backfires through exhust after ...
A: i had same problems with a bike in my shop go to the drain hose on the carbs blow into them while ...
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| Honda VTR1000 | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I have a 97 VTR1000 and in the past few days have noticed that I have lost power. This is most ...
A: thr first and cheapest thing i would do is pour a bottle of injecttor cleaner into the tank even if ...
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| oil | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Ok Mitch I have an even harder question for you most dealers here in fort worth will not touch my ...
A: gil i cant see why they wont touch it i rebild them at leat 3 a year if you really want it done pull ...
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| oil+filter | 11/6/2006 |
Q: hey mitch, just bought a brand new CBR600F (non-US version). what's the best brand of oil and oil ...
A: i always use castorl 20/50 i dont care what the manufacts say. i have always had success with this ...
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| tranny shifting | 11/6/2006 |
Q: mitch, 89 pontiac grand am 3 speed automatic 2.5litre. car will not shift into third ...
A: gary there, are shift solenoids on the tranny , spometimes they do act up , also you may want to ...
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| 1996 suzuki gsf 600 bandit | 11/6/2006 |
Q: How exactly would I clean the carbs? would this be real difficult?Im going to look at a bandit for ...
A: nuy a can of chemyool carb cleaner pour it in the tak let bthe bike run as long as it will drain ...
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| 1997 sportsman 500 4wd ATV | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I am having a problem with my ATV pulling to one side going down the road. What I have heard from ...
A: rob it could be aq hub or itcould also be incorrect tire pressure . raise the bike rotate your tire ...
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| Motorcycle won't start. | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I have a 1988 Suzuki Katana 1100. The starter kicks in but the bike doesn't even try to turn over ...
A: get a pair of booster cables hook them to a hot battery take one of the hots go directly to your ...
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| peugeot speedfigt 2 no fuel in float chamber | 11/5/2006 |
Q: speedfight 50cc,bike starts runs fine for about 400 yds then stops no fuel in the float chamber,will ...
A: karen, it sounds like bad float that soaks up fuel then closes off fuel supply will not float to ...
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| suzuki gsx-r 1100l | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I have a problem with my gixer in that it starts fine everytime, but it sounds as though it is ...
A: simon go to all carbs look for the 2 acting up ,look for the tube jus hanging on the carbs blow in ...
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| CB 250 1977 electric start | 11/5/2006 |
Q: 1977 CB250. Electric start. Bought it, started fine. Now, three days later, all i get when i press ...
A: stuart , first go to starter sylenoid with key on bike in neutral take a screw driver touch both ...
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| xlr125r | 11/5/2006 |
Q: and found that when i start it, it takes along time for the engine to idle by its self, i have just ...
A: jason sound like jets are bad first buy a bottle of fuel injector cleaner pour it in tank let it run ...
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| 1985 Honda atc 250sx | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I am trying to figure out my 3 wheeler. Before it sat up, the new battery I had, would not stay ...
A: take side plate off the engine where stator is spray brake cleaner in ther also if its got point ...
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| noise motor | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I have a 06 suzuki M50 and I have a noise coming from the motor its got 1100 miles on it the ...
A: probably is valve noise, correct the dealership should pay send them a certified letter asking to ...
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| 1779 honda 100 carb hoses | 11/4/2006 |
Q: I have a 1979 honda 100. I need to know how the hoses on it are run. There is one connector on the ...
A: wuz up jody, go to oldmanhonda.com you will find everything you need for older type hondas ...
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| GL1500 Fuel system | 11/4/2006 |
Q: Mitch my father recently gave me his 89 GL1500 after it sat for about 6 months. now it cranks but ...
A: no gery , go to the carbs look for the overflow line or drain line on each one o.k. blow through ...
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| 1996 gsxr 750 hard starts | 11/4/2006 |
Q: after its starts it has to run with the choke if i take the choke of it will stall. it take up to ...
A: jeffery ; adjust your float height sound like to much gas going in to cylinder flooding it out,next ...
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| 88 Honda Shadow VT1100C Fuel Tank | 11/3/2006 |
Q: How do you completely drain and remove the rust from this tank. The fuel has turned and there's ...
A: grady , hello the best thing that i have used is muratic acid pour in aboy i gallon of it without ...
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| brother laid down bike | 11/3/2006 |
Q: i have a brand new 2006 honda cbr 600 rr. i let my brother ride it yesterday and he laid it down ...
A: stephen just listen when you shift for any noises are chk if its hard to shift,but it should be fine ...
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| 1996 Honda Shadow 1100 forks | 11/3/2006 |
Q: cheers DaveHi I tried sportsbikes.com but the site isnt even up til xmas 2006 ? cheers ...
A: use pro hondafork and shock 10w-500ml ok ,one bottle per shock if they are low if not 1/2 nottle oer ...
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| fuel cap | 11/3/2006 |
Q: the fuel cap on my 1986 yamaha radian is stuck and wont open with the key. any ideas of how to get ...
A: douglas before you start banging on it go to wal-mart get a tube of graphite and squeeze it into the ...
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| 1992 GSX R 1100 | 11/3/2006 |
Q: It does shift fine with no grind under normal acceleration. If what you said is right about the 1st ...
A: sam, it is kind of a job you have to remove gears ,the little narrow lookin ones in between the ...
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| FZ700 Carbs - general problems | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I have an 1987 FZ700 with factory carbs. I am having problems am have taken the carbs off twice and ...
A: first thing i will get you going no problem o.k . i need to know do you have factory pipes are have ...
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| Yahama R6 2006 Motorcycle | 11/3/2006 |
Q: How do I change the oil on my bike? Please respond asap. In need of the oil being changed ...
A: hey kieth , how are you fine i hope o,k best thing go to R6-forum.com they can explain anything ...
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| Engine Stalls | 11/2/2006 |
Q: Mitch, I have a 1987 Honda VF700C Magna. It will start okay, but stalls everytime the chkoe is ...
A: hey les, glad you chose me to snswer yur question, go to the carbs ther is a drain line blow some ...
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| 1996 Honda Shadow 1100 forks | 11/2/2006 |
Q: com but the site isnt even up til xmas 2006 ? cheers DaveThanks but if I had a PRE 84 honda then ...
A: ok dave lets see try this site if not in the morning contact me i will have u one for sure ok. go to ...
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| 1996 Honda Shadow 1100 forks | 11/2/2006 |
Q: any further suggestions would be helpfull. cheers DaveCould you be kind enough to assist me with ...
A: sorry dave i had 2 questions similiar . ok you need to go to sportsbikes .com it a forum on honda ...
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| 1996 Honda Shadow 1100 forks | 11/2/2006 |
Q: Could you be kind enough to assist me with details of fork oil weight and quantity for the above ...
A: dave i sure can go to olddmanhonda.com you will find everthing you need to know about yur bike even ...
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| atv won't idle | 11/2/2006 |
Q: My son's 50cc atv won't idle once the choke is pushed all the way in and it runs a little sputtery ...
A: henry it sounds to me the carb need to be cleaned out ,or ther is trash in one of the jets taske ...
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| mtororcycle | 11/2/2006 |
Q: yes my next question is that i took the battery off and had it charged and they said it was bad. if ...
A: joshua i want you to do is,oldshool trick i ieanerd in motoyprcycle institute when it dies out take ...
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| 1997 SUZUKI GSXR 600 CARBS | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I work at xtreme cycles, a shop in west palm beach, florida, and I have been having problems with ...
A: paul first things first i can help im at my cylce shop tonigt ok.the part on yur floats take the ...
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| Carbs | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I'm not too sure the name of them, but I think they are called jets... Maybe this will help, he had ...
A: jenniffer first look at the screw on thr outside of the carbs thats kind sunken in srew it all the ...
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| 1992 GSX R 1100 | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I have a problem when accelerating somewhat heavily in 1st and 2nd gear they slip/grind. Do you know ...
A: sam it could be a clutch adjustment but im doubting that ,i think it sounds more to me like a ...
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| 450 Rebel | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I just bought a used Honda Rebel 450. I'm new to motorcycles but have some experience with other ...
A: ok then go directly to the starter with booster cables take the hot connect it to the start bolt on ...
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| Cold Start Ok then engine dies | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I have a Honda CBR 1000FM. When the bike is cold it starts no problem after about five minutes it ...
A: tonio, crank the bike again let it run till it warms up when it dies again check the spark from the ...
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| 2004 suzuki eiger | 10/31/2006 |
Q: its only about 2 to 3 volts. I checked it with an amp meter with the negative wire off to see if ...
A: hhy dave, with the battery in you are getting more voltage cause the battery has some juice thats a ...
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| 450 Rebel | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I just bought a used Honda Rebel 450. I'm new to motorcycles but have some experience with other ...
A: go to the starter sylenoid take a screwdriver with the key on bike in neutral, touch both post on ...
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| Cam Chain Master Link | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I have a 1980 Suzuki GS850GT. I am looking for a master link kit to install. Do you know of such a ...
A: i really dont know of one but what u can do is grind off one lik put the chain back together then ...
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| xr 100 no spark | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I purchased a 1986 xr 100 as a winter project. No manual as yet. One ordered. In mean time is there ...
A: take off side cover take magneto off lightly sand any corrosoin off the clean statoe too. if still ...
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| cb750 1979 | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I recently got a CB750 running and I am very happy with it until this weekend. I took it for a ride ...
A: you might want to chk the recifire when the engine warms up they usaually go out, then after it ...
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| Honda Shadow Stator | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I have a 1999 Honda Shadow Spirit. For a long time I have issues with the charge of the battery. ...
A: first i would chk. the rectifier .its usually on thr sidw of the bike righr under the side cover i ...
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| Sudden stoppage of xt550 1982 yamaha | 10/30/2006 |
Q: 1982 xt550 - This quit on me while going 50 MPH or so - felt as if it lost a bit of power, bogged ...
A: blaine, its sounds like to me you have a bad valev or broke valve spring take off top end lookj at ...
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| 1987 Honda VT1100 | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I went with Mobil 1 v-twin synthetic oil with my last oil change. it's now overheating. is it too ...
A: ryan, i have a suzuki 1400 all i ever run in it is castrol 20/50 its a 1991 never had problems . if ...
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| wont start | 10/30/2006 |
Q: mitch, honda z50- replaced int and exh valves, lapped in good,sealing very good.strong ...
A: gary, do me a favor go and buy a little bit hotter plug for the bike then re-crank it if it doesnt ...
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| mtororcycle | 10/30/2006 |
Q: i have a 1982 honda 750 cruiser and the battery will not keep a charge and i know that it is not ...
A: joshua, chk the stator it is what charges your battery . while the bike is running chk the voltage ...
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| Honda VFR 800 VTECH '2004' | 10/30/2006 |
Q: Good day to you When I bought my vfr it had a better acceleration & top speed, but this changed ...
A: leon hello, it sounds to me that you are having a fuel problem since when u say as you let off ...
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| 2004 suzuki eiger | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I have a 2004 lt-a400/f suzuki eiger quad that the battery goes dead while sitting maybe a week how ...
A: hey dave, battery goingh dead try giving it a slow trickle charge overnight .then get a volt meter ...
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| i need real good help!!!!! | 10/30/2006 |
Q: i wanna know why my rpm gauge work but not my speed gauge? and also why my blinker on the front left ...
A: 1st the blinker prtoblem if you have the type of blinker that come on when ignition is on , then ...
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| polaris atv choke/carburater | 10/29/2006 |
Q: have a 1988 polaris atv. has a flip switch for the choke. hard to start; fouls plug if choke is on ...
A: 1st. thing i would do is to chk the plug and matbe go up 1 step hotter than what you have,also chk. ...
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| Yamaha 225 XT "Serow" mod.1995 | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I have only a spark in the plug when the engine becomes to turn. Is it possible that the "black box" ...
A: first i would chk. the plug , then i would chk. the coil. if all is o.k you more thanlikely need to ...
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| suziki gsl450 1985 | 10/29/2006 |
Q: ok friend it is a tee that comes out at the top of the motor and a 1/2" line that ran down to the ...
A: o.k eddie from my research it seems to be some type of hose from the radiatorthats meest at a bypass ...
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| Starter | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I just changed the starter in my 86 virago 1100. I had to pull the left side cover off to remove ...
A: and thank you for choosing me to answer yur question it sounds to me you have a wire thats loose ...
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| suziki gsl450 1985 | 10/28/2006 |
Q: and it is leaking ether gas or water can you please help. what can i do to stop the leak the hose ...
A: eddie i apologize i had answered yur questiuon earlier but for some reason it didnt send. ok when ...
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| '96 CBR600F3 Headlight and highbeam indicator flickers | 10/28/2006 |
Q: 1996 CBR600F3 ,, new battery 2 months ago. Just started ,,, when in gear or neutral and rpm's are ...
A: we just ahd a similair problem at my shop with a 750 honda we had a loose connection on the bike ...
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| starter solenoid | 10/28/2006 |
Q: My 93 Yamaha XV750 won't start & solenoid become hot while battery connect (just bought the bike & ...
A: and thanks for choosing me to answer your question. change out the starter solenoid.go to the ...
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| Hydrolock? | 10/28/2006 |
Q: Hey Mitch I have a 2003 Yzf 600 Bike has been fine till now. I try to start but won't turn over... ...
A: ron go to the carbs look for the drain tube blow in it to see if the bike idle up if it does then ...
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| New Bike Owner | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I have a 87 Suzuki KZ305 and it ran great until today...it started puttering badly...stalling out ...
A: then drain on of the carb s to see which one is not recieving enough fuel.try this and let me know ...
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| 1984 Honda Magna Brake Problem | 10/27/2006 |
Q: Your offer of more help is appreciated but I am not sure what else there is to do. It would cost ...
A: hey, ron , still fighting it aat . well lets think for a few seconds ,did u look at the little ...
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| idle problems 81 yamaha 400 special 11 | 10/27/2006 |
Q: 81 yamaha 400 special 11 I have cleaned and cleaned the carbs, I have traced my idle problem back ...
A: Fred, thanks for the question. yes you can adjust your needle valve it shoudnt affect the idle ...
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| Gas Scooter | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I have a 150cc gas powered scooter, I was riding and the battery slipped and came to rest against a ...
A: roger thanks for the questuion you should be fine have the starter solenoid checked and the starter ...
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| Sparkless Enduro | 10/26/2006 |
Q: Years ago I purchased a 1972 Kawasaki F7 175cc Enduro, not the best bike but its in great shape. ...
A: matt does this particular bike have a magneto if so take it off and sand it smooth moisture is ...
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| 03 wolverine 4x4 | 10/26/2006 |
Q: hey thanks for help but tryed thatt .after working on old cars in my yonger days not so much lattly ...
A: does it have a diaphram carb or manual sound like diaprahm busted. or timing could be off or ...
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| how to start engine | 10/26/2006 |
Q: need to know what it needs for the engine to run. It's a 1984 Yamaha 180 riva (scooter). where do I ...
A: damian, i did some research for u the best place to get the info u need is called moped riders ...
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| engine Swap | 10/26/2006 |
Q: Well as of right now the problems with my engine are, My transmission slips out of second gear, it ...
A: chad u will have to change wiring harness all electrical componets throttle cable possibbly air-box ...
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| 03 wolverine 4x4 | 10/25/2006 |
Q: need help went riding ran fine next day washed the mud off dryed in the sun for hours started it ran ...
A: jim i had the same problem chk air-box for moistue or water .mine did the same thing also make ...
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| Fuel supply | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I have got a Gilera runner 50cc (1999) as a first bike for my son. The problem is that there is no ...
A: the fuel tap could still be bad but look on the carburator for the overflo line pass a small wire ...
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| Turbo my z1000? | 10/25/2006 |
Q: The guy who told me this didn't instill a huge amount of confidence, but i have no idea whether this ...
A: on the turbo part, i have been working on bikes for over 23 years , and still untill this date i ...
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| clutch adjust 1984 Yamaha venture | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I bought a Venture 1200 a few months back. When trying to shift the clutch is weak and I almost ...
A: try adjusting the ckutch on the bike sounds like clutch is not completely dis-engaugeing or ...
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| how to start engine | 10/25/2006 |
Q: what do I need to start a "1984 yamaha 180 riva" engine. I only have the motor.
A: damian you will need carburator,ign, coil,fuel lines if its electric start starter etc. please can ...
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| 97 suzuki gsxr 750 jets/carb | 10/24/2006 |
Q: My bike will turn over and over and not start.i put new spark plugs into the bike to no avail after ...
A: ok on the jet screw them in all the way then bk.out 1/2 round you should be fine then try to cran if ...
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| 97 Kawasaki Ninja 600 carb problems | 10/24/2006 |
Q: Hey Thanks! Is there anything you recommend I could put into the tank to get rid of any junk that ...
A: yes buy a can of chem-tool carburetator cleaner pour in in the tank let it sit abou 1 hr. crank bike ...
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| 97 Kawasaki Ninja 600 carb problems | 10/24/2006 |
Q: I just bought my first bike and it has been great to ride but a nightmare to fix. The bike was sold ...
A: sounds to me that the floats are bad. you mentioned carb kit and rebuild them. but did you change ...
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| Yamaha TTR125 idle adjustment. | 10/23/2006 |
Q: Not sure which is idle adjustment screw. Can you give me more detail / directions?I just bought this ...
A: look on the side of the carbs ther will be a screw sunken in on the carb bk it out 1/2 turn at a ...
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| over jetted? | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I have a 03 Yamaha 1600 roadstar it is all factory except for a pair of vance & Himes longshots ...
A: they are definitely overjetted usually when you change exhaust from factory to aftermarket you get ...
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| 1984 Honda Magna Brake Problem | 10/23/2006 |
Q: Front brakes are sticking, overheating and locking up. Master cylinder and calipers have been ...
A: it's ashame honda sells em but cant give advise to us i had same problem on a bike rebuilt calipers ...
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| Yamaha TTR125 idle adjustment. | 10/22/2006 |
Q: I just bought this bike used.2002 - 4 Stroke engine. Don't have any manuals. How do I adjust the ...
A: choke on dont give any gas to start, also look on carb for idle adjustment screw if u don see one ...
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| honda cbr 600 1989 rattle | 10/22/2006 |
Q: i know nothing about mechanics so i will ask the question in non tech speak, I've a cbr 600 f/k, ...
A: sounds like maybe clutch plates are getting worn , try adjusting the clutch and let me know hoe it ...
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| honda vtz cdi | 10/22/2006 |
Q: could you tell me what other cdi unit will fit the vtz250? , mny thxhi there, im hoping you can ...
A: go to cdi .com they can give you just the cdi you need also if you need more help i am definitely ...
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| spark plug use | 10/22/2006 |
Q: I got this question for you: I recently bought one of those chinese motorcycles... a 200 cc 4st ...
A: i had the same problem with my intruder go to a less hotter plug are you take a chance of melting ...
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| 1996 honda cbr600f3 midrange sputter | 10/21/2006 |
Q: I have a midrange sputter on the cbr after cleaning the carbs well enough to start great and ...
A: the one at the bottom should come out. also iwould chk. thetiming too. and the height of the needle ...
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| Ignition timing | 10/21/2006 |
Q: i have a 1979 honda cb125t tourer. It runs but needs the ignition timing sorting. Any general ...
A: James give me a little bit more insight as to the timing question i know that i can help you out ...
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| Gpz900R with ZX10 carbs | 10/21/2006 |
Q: I recently fitted ZX10 carbs to my Gpz900R, the Gpz is a late model and so has a restricted air box ...
A: i know you say the carbs are free and easy you might want to change out the throttle line to the ...
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| engine Swap | 10/21/2006 |
Q: thanks
A: chad you definitely have to change wiring 's electrical, and gauges for sure and some relays,if you ...
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| honda vtz cdi | 10/21/2006 |
Q: im hoping you can help me, i have a VTZ250 honda. It is a jap import. The problem i have is that i ...
A: iam most sure it is the cdi it is very rare to see the rectifiire go out but on occassion i have ...
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| 1993 honda cbr 900 rr | 10/20/2006 |
Q: i just bought this bike and its tranny was just rebuilt. the engine has a slight ticking sound at ...
A: when reving it if you here a ticking its probably valves need adjusting,as long as you dont here a ...
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| carborator needle valve | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I have a '93 Yamaha virago XV535 with 12k miles. I bought it used over a year ago. I am cleaning ...
A: yep its very possible the valve is worn or spring jamming up in side throttle housing chk to be sure ...
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| Desperate need for advice on an air cooled 2-stroke engine | 10/20/2006 |
Q: We have an Attex ATV with the G50B Chapparral engine (484cc - Fuji Xenoah Corporation. The engine is ...
A: change out the coils this is your problem no matter where they are placed, they still get hot due to ...
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| timing chain on suzuki 400cc Bandit | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I have a quite loud rattle at the top end of my motorcycle engine, it gets worse as the engine gets ...
A: yes they do have a cam chain tensioner. you might want to chk it first do not rev engine to much you ...
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| 02 250 ninja won't start | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I've got a quick question about a 2002 EX250 Ninja. The bike simply stopped turning over. The ...
A: sounds like a broken starte drive. i wouldnt try push starting it again you could damage something ...
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| valve problem | 10/19/2006 |
Q: mitch, 1974 honda z50 - put in new valves both were bent when i bought the bike,lapped in ...
A: sounds like weak vavle springs not pulling rhe va;ves back up to correct seat . they mighr have got ...
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| lt 80 revlimiter | 10/18/2006 |
Q: my sons lt 80 bogs out in straight aways. we have checked all gas issues and believe it to be ...
A: you probab ly should bypass rev-limitor because if you didi all these things to the bike,surely the ...
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| 2002 honda crf50 not starting | 10/18/2006 |
Q: My son received a secondhand crf50 yesterday and rode it for an hour. It was going perfectly. No ...
A: some things are almost to good to be true the perfect bike kool. first check to see if its getting ...
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| K5 GSXR750 power not coming on | 10/18/2006 |
Q: Please can you help. This morning I tried to start my bike. I turned the key and absolutely nothing ...
A: when the ignition switch was on you said no power, that is definitely a fuse or a switch problem. to ...
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| atv electrical | 10/18/2006 |
Q: how do you test the stator on a 1989 lt500r & what are the ohms values for the ignition coil & test ...
A: i would like a little more info as to what symptoms the bike is giving you before we go into ...
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| won't idel | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I have a 1997 Katana 600. It has sat for about two years getting cranked from time to time to keep ...
A: ok i had same ptoblem with 1400 suzuki intruder., look ath the carbs there is an over flow line ...
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| too much oil in the crankcase | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I rode the 60 miles home from my favorite dealership after an oil change and parked my bike in the ...
A: first i would really need to know what type of bike some have overflow lines are some call it ...
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| 1996 CBR 600f3 | 10/17/2006 |
Q: This bike suddenly quit on me, the tach jumped a couple of times, then it stalled and I couldn't get ...
A: sound to me like a bad rectifire firing then not firind n but definitelly electrical if you saw the ...
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| engine cutting out when clutch is engaged | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I just bought a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ 750 from a garage sale it was in bad condition. I have gotten ...
A: your correct about the stand switch its a safety device for that reason , it sound to me one of the ...
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| carburator setting | 10/17/2006 |
Q: hola Mitch, i just got my new 2007 ktm 250 exc,euro version,put away all the regulators and the ...
A: hola , sounds to me you have a needle valve problem , or the carb could possibbly not be jetted ...
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| zx10 b3 carburettor problem | 10/16/2006 |
Q: My brother recetly purchassed a kawasaki zx10 (1990 - B3 model) as a 'non-runner' from a local ...
A: first thanks for using all experts website for your questions.i think this is what you really ...
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| xr100 missing | 10/16/2006 |
Q: At high revs it starts missing and slowing down. My friend put his hand over the exhaust and it ...
A: this sounds like not enough fuel reaching the carbs,upon acceleration, try cleaning out the bowls ...
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| 833 goldwing gl1100 | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I have a side car on this bike should I remove it? I don't know whether or not it is recommended for ...
A: questions First of all about the tire the 145sr-13 came on a renault sport car, you could ...
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| Snowmobile EFI | 10/16/2006 |
Q: Arctic cat zl 600 EFI...not starting but will run while sqirting gas into throat..Is there a way to ...
A: first thanks for using all experts web site for yur question. first of all we know you have ...
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| 1980 650xs yamaha running on 1 cyclinder | 10/15/2006 |
Q: Both cylinders have compression (120 PSI) Left cylinder works and right doesnt. We swapped plugs, ...
A: first thanks for usind All experts to answer yor question. you mentioned you changed or swapped ...
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| Starter relay for indian chief | 10/15/2006 |
Q: I am unable to turnover my 2000 Indian Chief. I believe its my starter relay. Is there a way to ...
A: first thanks for using all experts for answering your question. The relay on an indian should be ...
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