| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Brake Light won't brighten | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I am buying a 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1. The brake light will come on as a running light but it will not ...
A: Steve, Check your fuses, then check if you have power on the brown wire to the rear brake light ...
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| Katana gas lines | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 1995 Suzuki Katana 600, It didn't have a gas tank when I got it so I don't know where the ...
A: these bikes have alot of confusing hoses. Even more so on Calif models. Some of the hoses belong ...
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| 1979 Honda CB750k cam adjustment | 5/16/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if you know how to adjust the cams on the cb750k. I know there is a nut to do it ...
A: Alex, the later dual cam 750 uses shims to adjust the valve clearance. You need a special tool to ...
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| oil change | 5/15/2008 |
Q: i have an 83 suzuki gs 650 tempter.. i've misplaced the manual and can't remember how much oil i'm ...
A: Tammy, when changing oil, you should always add a couple of quarts or litres (10W40 motorcycle oil) ...
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| Bike dies when I put it in gear | 5/14/2008 |
Q: The bike is a 1990 suzuki GSX600F. It runs in nuetral, but as soon as I put it in gear it dies. I'm ...
A: Mark, will the bike keep running if you get it rolling and put it in gear? If so, the clutch may be ...
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| rpm problem | 5/13/2008 |
Q: i have a 2003 yamaha vstar 1100 classic. my bike has set for about 8 months with 10,000 miles on it. ...
A: Greg, The carbs are probably a bit sticky from sitting so long. The throttle is controlled by ...
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| 2007 shadow aero speedometer | 5/12/2008 |
Q: hi while riding my aero i noticed the speedo jumping from 65 to55 then to 0 after i stopped to eat ...
A: Russell, since it is an intermittant problem it might be hard to diagnose without replacing parts. ...
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| engine idle screw | 5/12/2008 |
Q: While conducting routine maintenance I accidentally "not paying attention" "unscrewed" the engine ...
A: Karl, look on the right middle side of the carb very close to the seam where the float bowl meets ...
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| 99 CBR 600 engine quits while driving | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 99 Honda CBR 600 F4, twice in the last two weeks I have been riding and the engine will ...
A: Mitch, sounds like a fuel problem. Could be: -a plugged gas tank air vent or cap. You will notice ...
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| 2004 vulcan 1500 splitting the crankcase | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I have the engine apart but having trouble splitting the crankcase are there any tricks or will I ...
A: Cliff, often the problem is a missed bolt somewhere in the case. I believe these have about 20 ...
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| 1998 Valkyrie Iginition | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Lost my keys. Dealer says he can not help but will sell me a new module for $140.00US. I have the ...
A: Tom, the bolts that hold the switch on are called "break off bolts" The drive part breaks off when ...
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| rjohnston@barbeckbb.com | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I'm looking or the head and crankcase main bolt torque for an 85 V65 sabre. I've replaced second ...
A: Rich, they don't list torque specs for common parts. They advise using the average torque ...
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| 1982 XT250 with no power | 5/10/2008 |
Q: . i just bought this bike and it has lots of juice in 1st gear, but when it hits 2nd and third it ...
A: Travis, check the air filter for clogging. The carb jets could be gummed up, try filling the float ...
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| 95 magna | 5/10/2008 |
Q: My 1995 Honda Magna all of a sudden quit starting. When I push the starter button, all I get is a ...
A: Stuart, that clicking sound is your starter relay switch. It may be faulty or it may be your ...
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| 1984 V65 magna | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I am rebuilding the carbs on a V65 magna VF1100c my question is I am replacing the float valve and ...
A: The originals are the best as aftermarket quality varies. The Keyster's are a commonly used ...
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| ninja clutch oil leak | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I recently got a 90' ninja 750r from a friend that was in an accident and dismantled. I've pieced ...
A: Reid, Yes it could be either the slave cylinder seal or the push rod leaking. If you lose clutch ...
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| 1986 Suzuki Intruder VS750 | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased an 86' Intruder VS750 with a vin number indicating it is from the UK. My ...
A: Gene, the only thing these bikes had extra was a sidestand light. Other than that I would be ...
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| speedometer/odometer not working | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Wayne, I have a 2001 Honda CBR 600 F4i. The speedo/odometer are not working but the tachometer is. ...
A: Arnold, the speed sensor next the starter motor sends a voltage pulse to the speedometer. If you ...
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| Replacing fork seals | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I've never changed out fork seals before, and need to do it on a 1979 Yamaha XS750F. Condidering the ...
A: Tom, remove the front wheel, it is good to put a wedge or something like that between the brake ...
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| tapping noise from top end | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Hey Wayne, I have a '82 Yamaha Virago 750 which has a tapping/ticking noise coming from ...
A: Gary, Do you have a fuel pump? -It only pumps when it senses the need, so it may click a few times ...
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| Vaccum lines | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have a used 1986 Honda Shadow 1100 and I have found two vacuum lines unhooked. They are located ...
A: Vince, they are probably part of the emissions system, maybe go to a control valve, air cleaner ...
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| Honda won't start | 5/6/2008 |
Q: It's a 1976 Honda cb500t with 28,000 miles. I'm looking to buy it. Owner says it won't start ...
A: Gregg, if it has been sitting the compression will likely be low from lack of lubrication and/or ...
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| In need of Torque specs | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Hey,I have an 82 Honda CX500C that I'm rebuilding. I have 2 manuals(Haynes & Clymer) & no torque ...
A: Chris, they don't list torque specs for common parts. They advise using the average torque ...
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| 81 CB 750 Float needles | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I am working on a cb 750-all 4 float needles leaked and I have replaced them all and they still leak ...
A: Wes, it doesn't normally take much pressure to close a float valve. Have you checked for debris in ...
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| 1989 Honda CR125 | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I would like to know how to re-install the exhaust power valve linkage so that the marks line up.
A: Mark, you might need a manual or at least a parts diagram for this. ...
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| shadow won't start | 5/4/2008 |
Q: it run great last year but this year I can't seem to get her to start, I did get her once to barely ...
A: Ray, -check if the compression is about equal on both cylinders. -check that you have spark on ...
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| 73 RT3 360 | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Mr.Samel, My 360 idles great (about 1500) when cold. Starts great and seems to have good power thru ...
A: Gerald, It is likely a small air leak somewhere. Possible trouble spots are: the carb flange o-ring ...
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| yamaha 700xv virago 1984 | 5/4/2008 |
Q: When I ride my yamaha 700xv virago, when the motor still is cold I the motor has good power and can ...
A: Stanley, these bikes definitely need a good battery and clean tight connections to run well. The ...
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| points adjustment | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 1975 Honda CB360T that has some timing issues. Idling, it backfires slightly (just a ...
A: Corey, make sure the points are flat and clean. Use a small file or some emery paper to clean them ...
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| Fork seals | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I need to replace my front fork seals on my 1981 Honda cb 650. The manual says take to a dealer. Is ...
A: Tim, it can be done at home with a little care. Most of the tools are common or can be fabricated ...
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| cam shaft chain | 5/2/2008 |
Q: need to know how to replace the chain that goes from the cam down to the crank and how to time it
A: Billy, you never gave me the year, make or model of the bike, there is no way I can answer your ...
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| kawasaki zl900 | 5/2/2008 |
Q: i working on this bike myself and was wondering where i could find the procedure for timming the ...
A: Jeff, Align the #1,4 T mark on the rotor. Set the lines on the cam gears so they are aligned with ...
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| Honda 750 Shadow idle problem | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Bought Two 750's (2003) niether had been run for 18months. New gas,plugs,batteries, drained carbs. ...
A: Kevin, the bikes having so few miles on them leads me to believe the carb idle jets and passageways ...
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| drum brakes yamaha xt225 | 5/1/2008 |
Q: my rear brake is out, i tried replacing the shoes but they are not worn (1400 miles). there is no ...
A: Marshall, is the brake pedal hitting something? Sometimes they get hit or bent and it stops the ...
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| 73 honda cb350g super sport | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Wayne, I need some advice... I have a 1973 honda cb350g super sport, It had a bad plug on the right ...
A: Frank, check that the points for the right coil are opening and closing okay. You can lay the ...
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| noisy honda | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have an 87 honda xl 250rfvc with what sounds like a noisy rocker when first starting,if I let it ...
A: Mark, is this a tapping noise or a rattling sound? Have you checked the valve clearance? It could ...
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| electrical problem | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 Honda Nighthawk (cb)750. I took my bike for a ride yesterday, it ran fine. I went to ...
A: Robert, the battery could be failing. Have you tried it with the battery charger connected? Have ...
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| 1997 Marauder VZ800 speedo drive ratio | 4/30/2008 |
Q: 2240/60? Is the stock speedo nut a 12mm? Replacing damaged stock speedo w/ aftermarket. Thanks BC
A: BC, Most Suzuki's use a 1:4 ratio speedo. The speedo drive may be 2240 cable RPM = 60 MPH. The ...
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| rear caliper rebuild 82 gl1100 I | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I replaced the pads. The calipers stuck. I have ordered rebuild kits and will install. My question ...
A: Bruce, the silicon brake grease is to prevent future metal corrosion as it can stand the high ...
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| 1987 zx600 kawasaki ninja | 4/30/2008 |
Q: bike is stalling,and running rough.idling at below 1000 rpm's.it sat for two years,only being run ...
A: Bill, the problem is almost always gas varnish stuck in the carb idle, needle and main jets. Other ...
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| suzuki ts 100 | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to help a friend get his bike running,it has run enough to get me down the street then it ...
A: Seb, the compression sounds low on that bike for it's low mileage. The rings may be stuck in the ...
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| Yamaha Mate Scooter | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a Yamaha Mate Scooter (similar to the Yamaha u7). When I bought it it had not been running ...
A: Andrew, If the spark looks good, try a good spark plug and spray some carb cleaner or wd40 in the ...
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| 86 honda fourtrax wont start | 4/29/2008 |
Q: my 250 fourtrax has spark but wont start ,does it need a battery to run ,when i pull it the lights ...
A: Chris, if it has a good spark, then you are not getting fuel I suspect. Have you checked if fuel ...
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| 1980 honda goldwing gl1100 charging issue | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 1980 honda goldwing gl 1100, and while i have the battery hooked up the bike will start, ...
A: Steven, yes, a bad battery could be trouble. The battery should be charged fully and connected at ...
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| honda cb750 with no spark | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1974 Honda cb750 that i just bought and it was all taken apart. so the wiring is a night ...
A: Sam, as far as having spark goes you need battery power coming from the ignition switch to the fuse ...
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| Honda Shadow 1986 VT700 | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have a Honda Shadow VT 700 86 and i recently have refilled the clutch fluid, now i have the ...
A: Tim, -Try to purge the air from the top down. Pump the clutch lever and hold, then open the ...
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| 1981 Suzuki GS550 | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Bike will not start without giving it raw gas. Once it is running I can shut it down and restart ...
A: Darrell, -it sounds to me like the float levels are set too low. When correct the fuel in the ...
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| Rod Bearings | 4/27/2008 |
Q: My dad has a 1984 Honda Goldwing GL1100 Interstate and he bought the bike a year ago, and now he is ...
A: Brent, The clearances should be checked with plastigage to be within .001"-.003" for rods. and ...
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| Firing | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 1982 Honda Gold Wing 1100. The firing is really week, can feel it a little just can not see ...
A: Chris, the 82 models have a separate ignition system for plugs 1-2 and for plugs 3-4. If you have ...
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| re: honda bol d'or cb990 f not charging | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I am inquiring about my honda bol d'or , i bought this bike 2 years ago in the beginning she was ...
A: Jay, your problems are somewhat related but really separate issues. The ignition system consists ...
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| dt100 | 4/26/2008 |
Q: My clutch wont disenge.When i took the cover off at gear shifter,it looked like the armm that the ...
A: Ian, the clutch arm pushes on the clutch push rod. The push rod should not be bent. Between the ...
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| 76' cb 750 popping at idle | 4/26/2008 |
Q: i am at 0 feet above sea level, 55 degrees , and i have the old style kehin carbs. thanks. -mike
A: Mike, with the kerker on it I would suspect it is running a bit lean due to less backpressure. If ...
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| seals | 4/25/2008 |
Q: is it important to repair your seals when there leaking how long an they last?
A: Zac, If you mean the fork seals, they can leak awhile but you lose some fork oil over time. This ...
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| Fluid in crank case breather | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 honda cb650 and I recently pulled the plug on my crankcase breather, and a fair ...
A: Jonathan, that breather is connected to a little liquid collection tank so it does collect some ...
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| manco talon | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 2008 Manco talon,276cc, 4X4, (chinese) ATV. It is used on a farm. I have had it it in for ...
A: Eric, first off check your fuses and fuse holders. Use a good battery. Use a good or new spark ...
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| 1985 Yamaha BW 200 | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 1985 yamaha bw 200, you know the one with the ATV tires. Well it needs a new muffler and i ...
A: Aaron, you will have to search the bike wreckers or repair your muffler if possible. They are ...
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| Removing seat | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 1984 Magna 750. How do I remove the seat so I can service the battery ?
A: Paul, it depends on the model. One has 3 bolts, one on the top rear and one on each side of the ...
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| Km100 shifting problems | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 1978 Kawasaki KM100. my friend rode this bike for a while until the flywheel got loose then ...
A: the way it works is when you push your gear shift pedal it moves a shifter arm shaped a bit like a ...
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| 1981 Yamaha Virago VX750 Backfire & Sputtering | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I just got my bike out of storage and it is now backfiring and sputtering between 1800 and 3000 RPM. ...
A: Matt, try filling the carb float bowls with some good yamaha carb cleaner and let them soak ...
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| Fouled plugs | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 1982 cb 750 F that continues to have fouled plugs. I have had the carbs taken off and ...
A: Brent, have you checked the ignition advance unit? If the timing is late the fuel may not have ...
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| 1976 honda cb750 fast idle | 4/22/2008 |
Q: i hva a 76'cb750 and im at wits end with the carbs. i have set to all factory specs as a strting ...
A: Mike, any air leak on the boot side may affect the idle. The boots can sometimes be checked by ...
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| 1970SL 350 timing | 4/21/2008 |
Q: How do you check the points/timing on this cycle?
A: Phillip, The points are under the top left engine cap. Make sure they are shiny clean and flat. ...
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| starter going crazy | 4/21/2008 |
Q: hey man, first of all , i appreciate any help. I have an 01 sv650 suzuki. went to crank it upthis ...
A: Jason, this is likely your starter solenoid or relay sticking. It could be the starter button I ...
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| my gs 450 | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Ok, so my clutch won't release. I was told by somebody, to pull the lever and try and push it to ...
A: Clint, the clutch push rod may be bent or the clutch plates stuck together from rust or corrosion. ...
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| Electical Problems | 4/20/2008 |
Q: My father passed away and left me a 1976 honda twin motorcycle. He talked about how the bike has ...
A: Antonio, try this webpage for Honda ignition timing. http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/Rtiming.html Also ...
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| cb 750 starter | 4/20/2008 |
Q: Do you have any idea what the resistance reading of a starter would be? Mine spins but does not have ...
A: Brent, is your battery in good shape? You might be losing power through the wires or magnetic ...
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| No fire! | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1980 kawasaki kz440a that most of the time runs great. While riding last summer the bike ...
A: John, that is your ignition pickup coil under that small cover on the right side of the engine ...
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| goldwing will not move | 4/20/2008 |
Q: My 1986 goldwing aspencade will sometimes not move when put in gear. when it cools off it will ...
A: Wallace, it sounds like a clutch problem. On the right rear side of the engine under the clutch ...
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| dirt bike | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 100cc japenese brand dirt bike. i just put the carboratore on it but every time i start it ...
A: David, the carb has a throttle slide that goes in the top, it has a slot in it and there is a pin ...
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| No spark on left spark plug wire. | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I currently own a 2002 Honda Rebel 250 to which I am having a problem. I can not get it to start. I ...
A: Alfonso, one side of the ignition coils is grounded. The yellow/black wires run to the ignition box ...
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| No fire! | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 1980 kawasaki kz440a that most of the time runs great. While riding last summer the bike ...
A: John, check for power on both sides of your 15 amp fuse with the key on. Wires should be red/blue ...
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| timing a sp 125 suzuki 1984 | 4/19/2008 |
Q: im trying to time a 1984 sp 125 and cant find a manual i need to know what the timing marks are and ...
A: Jim, are you asking about ignition timing? There is a "F" or fire mark on the flywheel that has to ...
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| 1980 kdx400 dirt bike | 4/19/2008 |
Q: ..what is the fuel ratio?..and also i have no spark at all...and a chunk out of my stator...is that ...
A: Tim, yes, your bike is a 2 stroke engine. The fuel/oil premix ratio is about 4 ounces of motorcycle ...
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| My GS450 blown fuse | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 1981 Suzuki GS 450, and I am working on it currently, so since it isn't being ridden yet, I ...
A: Clint, I don't recommend using your car battery as they have way too much current for motorcyles. ...
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| 74 Dt250 Cutting Out | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 1974 Yamaha Dt250. A few weeks ago it started cutting out at around 5000 rpm. Before it ...
A: Matt, when you shut off the gas it starts to lean out the fuel mixture which indicates your problem ...
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| High idle on my Yamaha | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Hey Wayne, I have a 1986 XJ700 Maxim that idles extremely high after warm-up. I've gone through the ...
A: Rich, many of these had idle problems. Most of it is related to lean idle mixtures and they are ...
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| repair my oldie | 4/17/2008 |
Q: hey bro how can i put back the timer chain,? i know there is a few marks on top but I can`t find ...
A: Jose, the problem here is you never mentioned the year, brand or model of bike. There are thousands ...
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| suzuki c50 | 4/17/2008 |
Q: How do remove the rear wheel off a shaft driven Suzuki Boulevard C50 and when reinstalling does the ...
A: Lester, -block the bike up so the rear wheel is off the ground. -unscrew the rear brake cable or ...
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| 1981 Yamaha Exciter 250 CC | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I bought a 81 Yamaha Exciter about 2 years ago. It is my first bike. It did not come with a manual. ...
A: Marla, it sounds like it still has some fuel problems. The tank, fuel valve, fuel line, and /or ...
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| CA95 Honda petcock | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Have been restoring a 66 CA95 150 Benly and can't get the petcock to stop leaking even with a ...
A: Doug, other than bad or missing seals, warped body or tank cracked, the only thing might be the ...
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| Fluid in crank case breather | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 honda cb650 and I recently pulled the plug on my crankcase breather, and a fair ...
A: Jonathan, If your air filter is plugged or the cover is being sucked in it might restrict air flow ...
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| valve adjustment | 4/15/2008 |
Q: i have a 1965 cb160 honda and i have the drivers manual and a clymers manual and the both say ...
A: Ken, set the valve clearances cold at about .004" on both valves. This is safe and they rattle a ...
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| timing marks | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Waht are the timing marks for a 1977 Honda 125?
A: J, are you asking about ignition timing or valve timing marks? Honda uses an "F" mark to indicate ...
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| 1980 yamaha 400 s | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have the 80 yamaha, got bike with 8975 miles on it woudn't run. cleaned carbs the jets, now the ...
A: Chris, if you have a clean air box and air filter and the choke is not stuck or needing ...
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| 74 yamaha dt100 | 4/14/2008 |
Q: My cycle clutch wont disengage Iput a new cable on and adjusted it and that seems to be working ...
A: Ian, I suggest checking your clutch push rod to make sure it is not bent. If it was low on oil the ...
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| battery location | 4/14/2008 |
Q: i just purchased a 1986 yamaha venture royal motorcycle and i dont have a manual and my battery is ...
A: Gerald, the battery is under the fake fuel tank cover. You have to lift the fuel cover and remove ...
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| 1981 goldwing radio problem | 4/13/2008 |
Q: We can not get the volume to work on our 1981 GL Goldwing. The display works and you can just ...
A: Joel, you may need a radio technician to check out the radio. It could be the amplifier circuit. ...
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| 2002 vl 1500 | 4/13/2008 |
Q: been having trouble with backfiring through carb
A: Dude, Lean carburetor settings can contribute to carb backfiring. If the mixture is too lean, it ...
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| 2003 ninja zx6r | 4/13/2008 |
Q: my bike starts pulling and the FI light comes on then the engine shuts off after riding for about a ...
A: Sergio, it can be hard to find an intermittant problem like this. I recommend if it quits to ...
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| bike wont start | 4/12/2008 |
Q: i have a 600rr and i cant get it to start its a new starter so i doubt thats the problem. it works ...
A: Hector, Is this a Honda RR? What year is it? It makes a big difference in the wiring etc. it is ...
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| starter removal | 4/11/2008 |
Q: i just bought a 1985 honda vt700 shadow. i hooked up a battery and tried to turn the engine over-all ...
A: Wayne did you check if battery voltage was getting to the starter from the solenoid? Use a test ...
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| 2002 suzuki bandit 1200 | 4/10/2008 |
Q: Every time I park my bike for a couple days it overflows the crank case with gas. I have vacuum ...
A: Chris, if it is flooded with fuel it has to be coming from the fuel tank. Some possible problem ...
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| 1992 kx80 | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 1992 kx 80 that won't start well when cold. If I put some gas in the plug hole it will go ...
A: Mike, most likely the idle jet or passages in the carb are plugged. Check that the choke is ...
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| electrial problems | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 1977 yamaha xt500 and the signals horn and kill switch does not work any ideas what ...
A: Jason, while it could be separate problems with each of these components, I suggest you check the ...
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| Engine light off and on | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 HD Road King Classic that I recently purchased. The previous owner had a 95" big bore ...
A: Kevin, The historic code data can stick for up to 50 ignition cycles. Check the connections from ...
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| CARB ISSUES | 4/8/2008 |
Q: said carb problem. So my buddy has a bike repair shop and my bike is there and we cleaned the carbs. ...
A: Jerry, sounds like the carbs are flooding the cylinders or the air filter/box is restricted. Were ...
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| 97 Honda cbr600f3 fuel pump | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a Honda bike and I can't get it started. I have looked at the fuel pump and the ...
A: Sierra, most all manuals will have the hose routing listed. It may be in the first chapter or two. ...
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| carbs | 4/8/2008 |
Q: i have a 1978 honda cb550k with bad carbs i was wondering what carbs are inter changeable for this ...
A: Rob, your carbs are engineered and designed to work on the Honda 550. The only replacement possible ...
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| 1985 Honda Goldwing GL 1200 | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I recently installed a new stator on my 1985 Honda Goldwing GL 1200 and all the old wires where ...
A: Mack, it doesn't matter which wire goes where. Just connect them to the 3 yellows. The other ends ...
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| 81 suzuki gs450 | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me how to check the cdi? under left side cover there is a black wire with a yellow ...
A: James, With wiring it gets tricky here because Suzuki uses yellow/black wires that go to the ...
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| Carb cleaning 1978 Honda Goldwing GL1000 | 4/6/2008 |
Q: just bought a 78 honda goldwing GL1000. Need instructions on how to clean carb. would appreciate any ...
A: Donnie, You might be able to run some carb cleaner, like "Seafoam" through with the fuel depending ...
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| removing rear signal lights | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 2008 superglide custom. i have been trying to remove the signal lights assembly but cant ...
A: Tony, do you mean the connectors? They use "AMP" style connectors on some of the wiring harness. ...
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| Kawasaki 500 | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Last fall at the end of the season, my bike worked fine. I parked it in October, and tried to start ...
A: Tim, Having the year and model make it easier to diagnose due to changes in design through the ...
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| 77 harley sportster | 4/5/2008 |
Q: im trying to put my bike back together, and cant remember how to wire the generator. where does the ...
A: Dusty, -the Field wire (green?) or "F" terminal on the generator goes to "F" on the regulator. ...
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| at approx.4500rpm the engine has power loss | 4/4/2008 |
Q: My 1979 Honda CX 500 Custom probably needs a replacement regulator/rectifer (200 $) because the need ...
A: Ronald, sounds like the high circuit on the stator is bad. This is the blue wire which has a high ...
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| VIRAGO 750 engine noise | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Wayne, I have an 82' Yamaha Virago 750 which has a terrible noise coming from the top end I ...
A: Gary, try locating the sound with a mechanics stethascope or a long screwdriver held to your ear. ...
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| cam chain adjustment on 1982 Kawasaki 305 CSR | 4/3/2008 |
Q: Wayne, I have loosened the nut on the cam chain tensioner. Do I now just tighten the adjusting ...
A: Graham, clunking may be in the starter clutch if the springs are weak or worn engine parts such as ...
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| 1986 honda xr100 | 4/2/2008 |
Q: the bike starts ok but when i try to drive it there is no power. how do i adjust the timing?
A: Martin, I don't know if timing is the problem but usually Hondas have an "F" mark on the flywheel ...
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| carbs | 4/2/2008 |
Q: We just clean the carbs on my 1982 yamaha 750 maxim and gave it a simple tune job. when we rev the ...
A: Steven, if the backfire is happening in the exhaust system it might just be a loose pipe or bad ...
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| 73 RT3 Voltage regulator | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Mr.Samel, I am adding a 6 volt reg. to save headlamps. (as per your advise in another question). ...
A: Gerald, If it is a Yamaha 6volt regulator you might want to tap into the yellow mag wire as it is ...
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| 87 Yamaha srx250 | 4/1/2008 |
Q: My bike started to leak in my garage over the winter and I took the carburator off and noticed that ...
A: Rusty, it sounds like the jets or passageways in the carb may be gummed up. Make sure the throttle ...
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| slipping clutch | 4/1/2008 |
Q: 400 miles. I have not had it long. The problem is when it is cold it shifts out fine but soon as it ...
A: Charles, the clutch sounds like it may need checking. These bikes used a diaphragm type clutch ...
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| engine idle speed | 4/1/2008 |
Q: i own a 2004 honda shadow aero 750 and i was wondering what the engine idle speed is soppose to be ...
A: Dwayne, about 1100 rpm is a good starting point. Idle speed can be set slightly higher or lower ...
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| 87 Honda Magna - No Spark | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Wayne, This magna has been sitting for more than two years with no gas tank. I originally thought I ...
A: Jason, it seems unlikely that both spark units went bad when sitting. Check your side stand switch ...
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| Goldwing Gear assembly | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I have a GL1100 '83 with no 4th gear. Probably a bad fork int the gear assembly. I woulld like to ...
A: Daniel, I believe you have to remove the left head and cylinders and split the engine to get ...
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| 1980 yamaha1100 xs | 3/28/2008 |
Q: My bike will be running good but then at times it seems to lose its power and i'll have to pull ...
A: Aaron, I think it may be having trouble with the fuel supply. -The fuel tank air vent could be ...
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| run ability | 3/27/2008 |
Q: the bike is a 1991 suzuki gsxr 750 with stage 3 jet kit.. it has been stored with a full tank of gas ...
A: Robert, backfire in the exhaust usually indicates a lean fuel mixture. In your case since the bike ...
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| 1996 honda shadow 600 vlx | 3/26/2008 |
Q: where is the oil drain plug for a 1996 honda shadow 600 vlx
A: Del, If my memory is not completely shot I believe the drain plug is on the bottom left side of the ...
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| Honda CBR600 | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Honda CBR 600 sport bike. I bought it used and it ran okay for a month or two. Then ...
A: Jason, these things can be hard to diagnose. First thing to check is the compression to eliminate ...
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| 04 crf 80 | 3/24/2008 |
Q: what is the air screw setting on a 04 crf 80 carb. 1 turn or?
A: Ken, since all bikes run different in various parts of the country due to altitude changes this ...
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| I dont know what to do | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 suzuki RM 125 i just bought it but the old owner says it has been sitting for two ...
A: Jesse, it may be needing some top end work. After sitting so long, it is good to double check that ...
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| SUZUKI SV650S K3 2003 | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I am starting to wire up new streetfighter kose clocks, i have wiring diagrams for new clocks but ...
A: Albert, the speed sensor wires are usually orange/red, pink, and black/white (ground) The tach ...
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| 3-wheeler | 3/22/2008 |
Q: Basicly I can be driving and in gear and the machine will come to a dead stop for no reason and it ...
A: Tyler, it sounds like the clutch plates may need replacing. It is probably holding some of the ...
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| front exhaust pipe | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Just bought a 2005 honda crf450x,after idling for abought 5 min.the front exhaust pipe is glowing ...
A: Anthony, this is not a bike to let idle for more than a minute or two. They get hot very quickly ...
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| carburetor problem | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a 85 kawasaki KLT110A2 3 wheeler. It has a Keihin/PC18 carb. Problem is it wont ...
A: Bill, there is an o-ring on each side of the insulator block between the carb and the engine. Any ...
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| 1973 Honda CB500 fork oil capacity | 3/18/2008 |
Q: What is the fork oil capacity for a 1973 Honda CB500 and do I actually need to use fork oil or will ...
A: Dave, the capacity for each fork is 5.4 ounces or 160 cc. Although you can use motor oil or ATF ...
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| 1986 Honda VT500C Carb/Exhaust issues | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have an 86 VT500C that I changed the exhaust on. I took the stock mufflers out at the clamp and ...
A: James, Since straight pipes mainly affect high speed running I suggest trying a #118 jet in the ...
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| Yamaha Banshee | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Yamaha Banshee. One of the pistons is not firing(right side). The engine starts and ...
A: Jorge, first thing to do is see if the cylinder compression is near the same on both cylinders. ...
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| charging system | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 1982 Honda CX500C and for the past year I have had to keep charging my battery to be able ...
A: Craig, Unplug it's connector and check the stator output. Approx 60 volts AC on any stator wire ...
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| Intruder Electrical issue | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I left the lights on .......Again. Brought bike home and put a manual charger on it which has the ...
A: Mark, check your fuses, you should have power going to the coils on the orange/white wires. The ...
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| Suzuki Bandit stalling | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a 2000 Suzuki Bandit 600S. The bike has 18K on it, and has always been properly ...
A: Philipp, could be one of many things, are the plugs normal or do they look rich (black)colored? Is ...
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| 1979 Twinstar Carburator | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I was given a 79 Twinstar which has not run in 10+ years. I am trying to pull the carb, and the ...
A: Jerry, it's getting tough to find parts for these. I think because the carb feeds two cylinders it ...
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| 79 Z50R NO SPARK | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 79 HONDA Z50R WITH NO SPARK. I PULLED OFF THE COIL AND GROUNDED IT TO A SMALL 12V BATTERY. ...
A: Don, use a new or good spark plug. (.024" gap) try disconnecting the kill button wire, ...
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| 100cc mid 1980's 2 stroke kawasaki starting problem | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have just recently been given a 100cc kawasaki 2 stroke mid 1980s and i had it going for about 1 ...
A: Scott, if your carb is in the side cover, it is a rotary valve engine. The valve can get scored and ...
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| Starting a dormant engine | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I'm rebuilding a 1985 Honda Rebel, this is the first time I have attempted this type of project, and ...
A: Randall, I am not sure exactly what parts of the bike have been rebuilt but since it has not run ...
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| suzuki gs450 1981 | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I started it but after 4 min. it just died, tried again and it wont start, just backfire... waited ...
A: Jeff, some of the early models still had contact point ignitions which require maintenance ...
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| 2000 shadow stalling | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 honda vt600C (2000 original miles) that will not run more than a couple seconds after ...
A: Andrew, since the bike was running normally yesterday as you said, I suspect something like a ...
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| I crossed the battery terminals | 3/7/2008 |
Q: It's a Yamaha 360 1977 model and I was wondering what to check first. There's no juice to the key ...
A: Andrew, Let me know what you find, I was thinking of the old RT360 when you wrote me. You likely ...
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| yamaha r6 | 3/6/2008 |
Q: i have a yamaha R6. sometimes its hard to start. you have to choke it 4 @ least a minute. after it ...
A: Sai, I suggest replacing the fuel filter, checking the battery condition and the cable connections. ...
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| waterpump drip | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 1985 V65 Honda Sabre, I have a drip coming from my water pump cover that I can't get ...
A: Curt, Check the hoses carefully. Small leaks usually show up under pressure like when engine is ...
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| Motorcycle problem | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I own a 1999 Kawasaki zx600. The problem is that when am in 6 th gear and cruising, if I engage the ...
A: Jose, at high speeds the engine and clutch are turning fast, when you pull the clutch and close the ...
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| heavy vibration | 3/3/2008 |
Q: i have a problem of heavy vibration from tick over to mid range, and full revs,on my kawasaki ...
A: Bruce, sounds like a balancer problem. Check the balancer idler lever (Kawasaki part no. ...
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| confusing spark problem. | 3/2/2008 |
Q: i have a chinese (xingyue) 260cc quad bike.it is seven months old and basically a motorcycle engine ...
A: Check the wire(s) that tells the ATV it is in forward or reverse. This switch does not let you rev ...
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| 68 z50 ko | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 1968 z50 ko and I want to a c70 motor into it. The ko has no battery, the c70 has a ...
A: Chuck, it depends alot on the year of the c70 engine as some had magnetic flywheels and some had ...
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| Honda 1977 XL350 | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I am rebuilding a 1977 xl350. I checked the timing on the motor it seems to be correct. I rebuilt it ...
A: Justin, I hope you didn't turn those valve adjusters down too far? They could cause the valve to ...
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| switching an all time fourwheel drive to a two wheel drive | 2/29/2008 |
Q: is there any way possible to switch an all time four wheel drive 2003 Yamaha big bear 400 to two ...
A: Dylan, Do you mean to change it permanently to 2WD? I haven't heard of anyone that has done this. I ...
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| Honda xl125 won't start | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I did get going by pouring some fuel in through the sparkplug hole and ran fine. When I go back 2 ...
A: Ken, these bikes need a good battery to run and most have contact points under the left top engine ...
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| trouble shooting for my kdx 200 | 2/27/2008 |
Q: i had a look at it and found out it had no spark, I ending up getting the ignition coil rewound and ...
A: Daniel, if you have a spark now it is most likely some other problem than the cdi. Try checking ...
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| cb 750 seal | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 74 cb 750K, do I have to split the cases to replace the primary drive sproket seal?
A: Bill, if you are careful you should be able to replace it from the outside. Drive a pointed object ...
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| charging system 2002 honda shadow 1100 | 2/25/2008 |
Q: with the battery cables unhooked, should the bike contune to run
A: Bill, no, bikes are different than cars and I highly advise against running the bike with the ...
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| RF400R | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My Rf400r has a strange problem. The motor starts but when I kill it it won't start again. There ...
A: Johann, I have learned that some of these bikes have a side stand relay. They also have a side ...
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| 85 vt700c clutch problem | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My bike had been sitting for a while when i bought it. I changed all fluids cleaned master and ...
A: Josh, -if your clutch is working ok after you re-open the bleed screw it likely has a pressure ...
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| motorcycle carburetors on 1977 550 4 | 2/5/2008 |
Q: how do i pull the carbs off so i can clean them. there does not seen like theres alot of room to ...
A: J, You will have to remove the gas tank, and the air box to get the carbs off. Turn the fuel ...
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| Crankcase seal gone? | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have a old Suzuki TS185J 71 or 72 model which has been sitting in a shed for 15 years or so. It ...
A: John, -it sounds reasonable that the seal is leaking on the crankshaft/crankcase. If you look here ...
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| 2002 suzuki gsxr 1000 | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 suzuki gsxr 1000 that like loses power when riding at high speed like it not getting ...
A: David, problem could be due to various reasons. If it has not been run every few weeks the fuel ...
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| Carburator Problem. | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 CRF 50.I can't get it to idle properly.When I adjust the idle screw to get it to ...
A: Scott, -I would either replace or use some sealant on the gasket between the engine cylinder and ...
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| Carburator Problem. | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 CRF 50.I can't get it to idle properly.When I adjust the idle screw to get it to ...
A: Scott, check the cable. should have a bit of free play or slack to allow the carb slide to drop ...
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| ZRX1200 top end noise | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I was recently riding my 2002 ZRX1200 when I begin to hear an abnormal noise. I turned around to go ...
A: Kyle, -First see if you can check the compression to see if any cylinders are low. It should ...
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| carbs | 2/2/2008 |
Q: We just clean the carbs on my 1982 yamaha 750 maxim and gave it a simple tune job. when we rev the ...
A: Steven, -see if the throttle slides are free in the carbs. You can probably reach in the back of ...
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| 1980 honda cb900 custom | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I recently bought this bike from a member of my church. It had been sitting for approx. 3 years. I ...
A: Rick, the small idle jets in the carbs may be plugged unless you cleaned them physically. After ...
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| 1986 Suzuki GS550ES Motor | 2/1/2008 |
Q: my 86's motor is blown, i need to know what year motors will interchange??? i have found one on ...
A: Dan, to save yourself alot of work stick to engines made from about 1983-1986. Early engines have ...
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| Oil pump question-74 Dt250 | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 74 Dt250. I have had trouble with it smoking lots of white smoke while under load. I've ...
A: Matthew, the clearance you are trying to adjust is the minimum preset pump stroke. As soon as the ...
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| Clutch Plates | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 1997 CR125. I have had clutch issues for a while now. It just wont grab. All parts are to ...
A: Chris, -I would go with the carbon fibre for longer life and daily use. -The kevlar plates are ...
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| 1973 honda cb350g carbs | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Ive got a honda 73 cb350g with some carburetor issues that I cant seem to shake. First she lost ...
A: Nathan, -some of these carbs have small o-rings around the float valve seat, have you checked to ...
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| 94 Suzuki Intruder Electrical Problem | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have never had any problems with my motorcycle until this winter when I wanted to do the ...
A: Cliff, -try disconnecting the yellow/green wire from the starter relay only. -If it still blows ...
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| starting problem when hot | 1/29/2008 |
Q: if i leave it to cool it starts ok and run fine.
A: Mike, -the fuel mixture could be a bit rich or lean, or it may be weak spark or low compression. ...
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| Rejet carbs | 1/28/2008 |
Q: 94 Honda Shadow VT1100 I was jetted for Kansas (elv. 3500 ft), Now I livve in Colorado at 7500', ...
A: Mike, -the low speed fuel mixture is changed by adjusting the idle or pilot screw just above the ...
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| clutch | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Do you know if the 2001 Honda Shadow Sabre has what they call an integrated clutch?
A: Jon, the clutch has similarities to a true integrated clutch design but it is a standard wet bath ...
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| Honda nighthawk not firing on one cylinder | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 1992 Honda 750 nighthawk that suddenly started running rough. Actually, it idles fine but ...
A: Peter, -sometimes the vacuum line to the petcock can suck air or possibly fuel through pinholes in ...
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| ENGINE KNOCK | 1/26/2008 |
Q: MY SON-IN-LAW PURCHASED A 1997 SUZUKI 600 GSXR. OWNER WAS HONEST AND SAID THE ENGINE HAS A PROBLEM. ...
A: Lou, -it could be a few things but sounds like it might be a bad connecting rod bearing. -Try ...
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| spark plug | 1/26/2008 |
Q: how do you change the spark plugs on a 85 honda shadow vt 1100
A: Matthew, -pull your spark plug wires off the plugs, -blow any debris around the plug away with ...
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| startup problem... | 1/25/2008 |
Q: my buddy has a problem starting up his new ninja. he got it last week. at the lady's place, it ...
A: Andre, check for spark by sticking a new plug in the plug wires. If the plugs are black or wet it ...
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| carb runs over | 1/25/2008 |
Q: i took the tank off and cleaned it and removed the carbs and put them in carb cleaner to soak, they ...
A: Roger, -Check the float bowl vents, make sure it has a clear vent. A plugged air vent in the carb ...
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| Suzukie Boulevard C50 | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I only have neutral and 2nd gear. I don't have the other 3 gears. How can I troubleshoot to find ...
A: Allen, check your shift lever in case it is hitting on something. Then check your shifter linkage, ...
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| 1990 ZX-7 Kawasaki | 1/24/2008 |
Q: There is a ticking/ knocking comming from the engine!The bike has 27K miles and runs really ...
A: Daniel, get a mechanic stethoscope or a long screwdriver, put in on your ear and listen at various ...
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| starting problems | 1/23/2008 |
Q: 1985 fxrt harley. new battery, solenoid and starter shaft installed. rebuilt starter. the starter ...
A: Hugh, -it sounds like you have checked it out well, so I would suggest looking into the primary ...
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| ex 500 1997 | 1/22/2008 |
Q: how do I replace the Alternator
A: Luis, -your alternator stator coil is under the cover on the left side of your engine. -you ...
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| 1993 yamaha frz 600 | 1/22/2008 |
Q: i just bought this bike and i dont understand that every time that i put it in gear the engine wants ...
A: Streetrat, -there may be a couple reasons for this. -Is the side stand up? There is a switch on ...
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| 1989 Suziki Katana | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have recently purchased a 1989 Katana 600. I had to replaced the gas tank w/all necessary ...
A: Brian, the main jets sound a bit small unless you live in a high altitude. Does the dealer have ...
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| starting problems | 1/20/2008 |
Q: 1985 fxrt harley. new battery, solenoid and starter shaft installed. rebuilt starter. the starter ...
A: Hugh, a couple of possibilities are: -some of the HD solenoids have dual coils, a pull-in coil and ...
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| 1992 yamaha turbo seca | 1/20/2008 |
Q: i have a new turbo ,the check valve is working properly,but it still smokes and drips oil out the ...
A: Mark, Did you mean 1982? -Failure of the oil return line check valve causes this and can be fixed ...
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| 1976 honda cb360t | 1/19/2008 |
Q: hi for some reason i can not get the carbs off to clean them any suggestions? and also what is the ...
A: Dustin, -if you have the clamps loose, it is probably just the rubber being stiff and dry that ...
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| 85 atc carb | 1/18/2008 |
Q: on the pilot screw in a 85 250es big red 3-wheeler, (I cannot make out the picture in my shop ...
A: Larry, -first the spring goes on the pilot screw, then the washer and finally the o-ring. -Your ...
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| 74 Yamaha Dt250- Electrical Questions | 1/18/2008 |
Q: Boy it looks like you stay pretty busy answering people's questions. Well anyways, I have a 1974 ...
A: Matt, I do put alot of time into finding answers that will help. -Your battery voltage sounds ...
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| My 1994 Honda Shadow | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I went out to warm my Honda Shadow VLX up this morning and everything was fine, but when I took the ...
A: David, it sounds like a loose connection somewhere. -clean and tighten the battery cables and frame ...
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| 1983 Honda CX 650 Custom that is hard to start | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I have replaced the stator in my bike and now it is hard to start and runs very rough. After further ...
A: Bryan, -check the compression and see if both cylinders are near the same PSI. If not, check the ...
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| Synthetic versus regular Oil | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Hey Wayne, I have a 99 1100cc , air cooled Yamaha Virago with about 40,000 kilometres. Is there an ...
A: Mark, no huge advantage to synthetic and I am not sure if they contain friction modifiers that ...
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| takin parts out of xr100 | 1/16/2008 |
Q: i have a xr100 1999 and a cr125 1986 and it dont run but the xr100 does and i was wondering if i ...
A: Cam, not to discourage you from trying new projects but these bikes have completely different ...
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| 1983 Honda CX 650 Custom Stator replacement | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 1983 Honda CX 650 Custom that had a bad stator. I replaced the stator and found a burn ...
A: Bryan, this is a tough call because likely the burn mark is the result of a poor connection in the ...
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| bagttery charging | 1/14/2008 |
Q: A few questions regarding batteries/battery charging: 1. Where is the battery located on a 1987 ...
A: Marc, 1.battery is under the right side cover. 2.you can access the positive terminal through the ...
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| 1982 yz250 | 1/14/2008 |
Q: every time that i start my bike up, it reves up like i am holding the throttle wide open then it ...
A: Jimmy, -have you checked that the throttle cable is not sticking and see that the carb slide is ...
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| Carbs | 1/13/2008 |
Q: Have a 1983 cm450 hondamatic and wondering if 34mm mikuni carbs fit it...Thanx
A: Rudy, -the Mikuni VM34mm can be fitted to most of the 350/450 Honda twins. -It still requires ...
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| 87 Vulcan 750 | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I just bought a Vulcan 750. I can hear a chain slapping inside the case... Can I take up on the ...
A: Vic, the tensioners are automatic for the most part. Some places make aftermarket parts for manual ...
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| float height | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Hi what is the carbs float height to be set at on 1986 yamaha viraga xv1100s Thank you Perry
A: Perry, -the float is set by checking the fuel level in the float bowl. -You connect a clear tube ...
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| 1985 zx600 | 1/11/2008 |
Q: i am hearing a noise coming from my transmission while the bike is idle , I've changed the clutch ...
A: Steve, You will have to remove the engine and the clutch and shifter parts etc to split the bottom ...
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| jetting and filters | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 1982 cb 750k and I have a ker ker 4 into 1 pipe and I was thinking about installing new ...
A: Jim, -your bike will run quieter and better with a K&N HA-1079 original replacement filter. These ...
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| Turn signal replacement | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I smashed a rear turn signal on my '05 Suzuki S50 and have purchased a replacement. It appears that ...
A: Terry, -the seat has 2 bolts at the front and two bolts on the sides further back. -You may have ...
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| Firing order | 1/9/2008 |
Q: Hey Wayne, I just bought an 85 Yamaha FZ 750 and the spark plug wires were pulled from the heads... ...
A: Mike, most motorcycles use a waste spark system which means that the coil fires two plugs even ...
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| 1985 zx600 | 1/8/2008 |
Q: i am hearing a noise coming from my transmission while the bike is idle , I've changed the clutch ...
A: Steve, did you use a new or used clutch basket? Sometimes the rivets are loose on the back. -When ...
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| 2003 Yamaha V-Star 650 Turn Indicator | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Recently, my running left running light burned out. The filament for the turn indicator was still ...
A: Dayton, -the blue wire is your running lights. -the brown or "chocolate" wire is the left signal. ...
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| honda cooling system | 1/7/2008 |
Q: i have a honda shadow spirit 750.recently the heat indicator light came on briefly.the bike did not ...
A: JP, -there is a thermostatic switch that turns the fan on between 180-216 F degrees and off again ...
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| 83 yamaha virago | 1/7/2008 |
Q: starter clutch clanks and grinds and wont turn the motor over been told it is a common problem but ...
A: Logan, the virago starter fix is different depending on the year and model. -your 1983 starter ...
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| pilot air screw settings | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have 1979 kawasaki kx250, my question is about the pilot air screw and how to set them and the ...
A: Floyd, the settings are not that critical for the air screw. Start with it between 1.5 and 2 turns ...
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| 1967 honda ct90 | 1/5/2008 |
Q: have a 1967 Honda ct90 k1 model bike ran when purchased a couple weeks after purchase she just lost ...
A: Brian, You didn't say if it was ignition or camshaft timing you needed so here are both: Camshaft ...
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| 1974 Triumph T140 | 1/5/2008 |
Q: Bought bike a week ago, goodshape (engine recently rebuilt) NO SPARK, any Ideas. Thanks Kenny ...
A: Kenny, -does it run okay with a new plug? possibly it has been misfiring for awhile. Are you sure ...
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| bypassing ignition on 1996 kawasaki 400 bayou atv | 1/4/2008 |
Q: Lost key. Need to know how to bypass ignition
A: Jenn, -connect the brown and white wires together on most models. -If it has more than 2 wires and ...
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| 1986 Honda 350 TRX | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I'm having trouble keeping the fuel pump working. ATV has a fuel cut relay. According to shop ...
A: Glenn, -if you are not sure if the pump or the relay is faulty, try bypassing the relay by running ...
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| 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500 | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I went for a short ride yesterday and I checked the oil before I left, The bike started running ...
A: Lewis, -this generally means your engine is worn and the oily piston blowby gases are being ...
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| 1974 Triumph T140 | 1/3/2008 |
Q: Bought bike a week ago, goodshape (engine recently rebuilt) NO SPARK, any Ideas. Thanks Kenny
A: Kenny, -the problem depends on what kind of ignition setup you have. If it has contact points that ...
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| Clutch | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I am working on a 74KZ400 and the clutch does not release you can shift gears but while in a gear ...
A: Nathan, -when bikes sit for that long the clutch often dries up and the clutch plates stick ...
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| Head Gasket repair for 1987 Kawasaki Ninja 750 | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I recently picked up a ninja 750 free of charge, knowing that it has a bad head gasket. I was going ...
A: Nick, these engines are not simple to repair, a shop manual is a necessity and will tell you the ...
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| replacing choke cable on XR650L | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I'd like to replace the broken choke cable on my 2006 XR650L. I've never taken a carb apart but I'm ...
A: Saied, -the choke plunger is held in the carb by a fitting that just screws out, you may need a ...
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| emission test | 1/1/2008 |
Q: i have a 1981 virago and it failed emissions the hydrocarbons final reading is 2567 and its ...
A: Mike, -the emissions will be affected by the general condition of the engine and the state of tune. ...
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| 03 v-max ele.charging system problem | 12/31/2007 |
Q: thaks for your time,i own a 03 yamaha v-max 1200 with a eletrical problem. at idle i'm getting ...
A: Darrick, -it sounds like a bad connection. It may be a problem with the charging system components ...
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| Carb Stumble, Honda trx 350 foreman 4x4 | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Wayne, I have a stumble in my Mukuni carb on this quad, it stumbels just off acceleration, it has ...
A: Ronald, -a few things to consider, have you tried draining the carbs in case of water in the fuel? ...
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| starting | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 yamaha seca 400 that has been sitting for about a year. It ran great before sitting ...
A: Brian, -The starter systems vary a bit between different years and models of all bikes. -On your ...
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| 1982 Kawasaki 440 LTD | 12/30/2007 |
Q: How do I remove the carberators from this bike so they can be rebuilt? Also were can I find a new ...
A: James, Finding parts is not my speciality, mainly technical repair questions. You can try ...
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| blinkers | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 2004 Honda CB250 (in Australia but I believe that they have the same name in ...
A: Dave, -if the left indicators are working, that means the system is basically okay, likely just a ...
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| 76 honda cb 360 t carb | 12/28/2007 |
Q: will any other make,model carb fit a 76 honda cb360ta
A: Tim, Mikuni 32mm carbs can be fitted but require some minor fitting and would likely need to be ...
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| 1972 cl175 exhaust removal and regulator testing | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Two questions: First; I've been trying to remove the exhaust on my wifes 1972cl175 and can't seem ...
A: Bill, the regulator has 3 wires, green(ground), black(fuse) and yellow, the yellow wire is the ...
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| my bike booggs | 12/27/2007 |
Q: i have a rm125 and when i first go to go off i crack on to it and its very boggy and clean the spark ...
A: Joel, -have you checked the air filter? -also make sure it has good compression and you may want to ...
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| Suzuki GS500E | 12/27/2007 |
Q: hey man, my motorcycle is having trouble, since I bought it from a private seller. when i first got ...
A: Rufus, it sounds like you may have a couple of problems going on, first one is the battery needs to ...
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| 1978 Kawasaki, spark issues | 12/26/2007 |
Q: Bike is a KM100, problem is when its cold it runs perfect wiht a big fat blue spark, but once run ...
A: Adam, when the engine dies, is there no spark? -Double check your points are clean and the gap has ...
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| Fuel Gage | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 84 Gl1200 Goldwing and the fuel gage dosent work. Check fuse ok. What would the next area ...
A: James, -Some Goldwings had a 7 volt regulator that failed and caused the fuel and temperature ...
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| Fuel Mixture for a 1976 tl 250 honda | 12/25/2007 |
Q: What is the fuel mixture?
A: JJ, if you are asking about the adjustment for air/fuel mixture on the carburetor, you just adjust ...
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| 1983 honda cb550sc nighthawk | 12/24/2007 |
Q: it had been siting for 2 years. im a marine mechanic but this thing has me stumped i had to repair ...
A: Howard, -the vacuum line is there to open the petcock so the fuel flows. When the vacuum stops the ...
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| My 1981 Suzuki GS 450 | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 1981 Suzuki GS 450, and I have no idea where to plug the vacuum hose from the tank. I've ...
A: Clint, -it should be on the right carb. Look near the front or where the carb goes into the rubber ...
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| 1947 CHIEF BONNEVILLE FRONT SPRING R&R | 12/23/2007 |
Q: HOW DO I SAFELY REMOVE THE FRONT GIRDER SPRINGS?? BIKE IS ON A STAND WITH SUSPENSION RELAXED AS FAR ...
A: Chris, did you get the spring out? I was going to suggest a small spring compressor like they use ...
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| kawasaki speedometer | 12/23/2007 |
Q: while riding my 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 last week the Speedometer dropped dead. No needle action, ...
A: Adam, doesn't this model have a mechanical speedo cable? Have you checked the cable and the drive ...
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| TS185J crankcase oil. | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I have just inherated a TS185J Suzuki, (1972 or 73 I think), and have it almost ready to run. I need ...
A: John, these bikes had a short reach spark plug and then later models had a longer plug thread. I ...
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| 1945 Military Harley | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I hope you still take questions. I have found a 1945 military Harley. It sounds like it's barn ...
A: Russ, buying one of these will not be like owning a newer bike of any make/model. These are mainly ...
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| rear parking lights | 12/22/2007 |
Q: i have an '01 honda cbr 600f4i and the rear blinker lights work when using turn signals but they do ...
A: Gary, -that's is the way they are made to work, Honda only puts running lights on the front. The ...
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| question on 4 wheeler | 12/21/2007 |
Q: my son has a 2000 honda 400ex, it runs great but the exhaust overheats after running only a few ...
A: Debi, some bikes do run quite hot these days but check the spark plug color and if it is very light ...
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| brakes locking up | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 1988 gl1500 with a motor trike kit installed. And lately I have had first, my rear left ...
A: Joe, -this is almost certainly the master cylinder relief hole plugged. It lets the fluid flow back ...
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| My battery won't stay charged | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 1981 kawasaki CSR 650 I got from my brother in law, i got a new battery for it and rode it ...
A: Josh, motorcycles have a charging system that should put out about 13-14 volts DC at your battery ...
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| lt80 suzuki | 12/20/2007 |
Q: my sons lt80 suzuki 4wheeler feels like the auto trans. is slipping. i changed the oil in the trans. ...
A: John, -you didn't mention what year it is but most of these bikes have a drive belt that could be ...
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| fast idle when warm | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 honda 900f.When bike is cold it idles at 1200 rpm ,when engine warms up and after a ...
A: Dave, -if the plugs are black it indicates an overly rich fuel mixture or lack of air. -I suspect ...
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| Removing Air Cleaner Holder | 12/18/2007 |
Q: Wayne : I Have A 1969 CL125a Honda. I have read all the books i have on this motorcycle and none of ...
A: Steven, -these rubber tubes get hard over time and it makes them tough to work with. -There might ...
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| Smoking Yamaha TW200 | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I purchased a 1992 Yamaha TW200 approximately 3 months ago with approximately 2000 miles on it. ...
A: Joe, -the bike is hardly broke in at 2000 miles. -White smoke is usually just water vapor burning ...
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| Front fork scratch removal | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a '95 Honda Shadow VLX, and the upper portion of both front forks have a lot of ...
A: Dave, the forks usually need to be replaced unless the scratches are very minor. The forks have ...
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| 1975 ct90 | 12/17/2007 |
Q: i would like to know the point setting on my ct 90 thanks
A: Jeff, -the points are set at about .014" but also important is that they just break open when your ...
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| I think my 85 honda has a stuck thermostat | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I warm my bike up in the garage for 10 to 15 mins and ride 10 miiles on surface streets. Its about ...
A: Dustin, it isn't worth trying to fix a thermostat, they don't cost that much. Same with the rad ...
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| I think my 85 honda has a stuck thermostat | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I warm my bike up in the garage for 10 to 15 mins and ride 10 miiles on surface streets. Its about ...
A: Dustin, as the bike warms up the coolant expands, that's why they have the reserve/overflow tank. ...
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| honda gl1100 aspencade 1987? | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a used bike and the previous owner said that the starter did not work. I have ...
A: if necessary the chain has to be replaced as there is no adjuster. Some slack is normal. What is ...
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| Yamaha Royal Star Clutch Master/Slave Fluid use | 12/15/2007 |
Q: have a 1997 Yamaha Royal Star, not the Tour model. My question is: iam losing brake fluid from my ...
A: Brian, it must be leaking out of the slave or push cylinder. You may be able to buy a seal kit to ...
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| im having trouble with my dirtbike | 12/14/2007 |
Q: alright, my dad bought me a Suzuki RM 80 for my birthday, but he bought it used and it ran fine for ...
A: Frank, were you premixing gas and two stroke oil in this bike or does it have a separate oil tank? ...
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| engine | 12/13/2007 |
Q: i was wondering if you could tell me if i would be able to put a 2000 katana 600 engine into my 88 ...
A: Ryan, -it looks like the basic engine design hasn't changed much on the outside, I think it may ...
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| deacceleration pop | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 1998 suzuki marauder 800. The bike has pop noise on release of throttle, could this be ...
A: Todd, If your pipes or air cleaner are not stock you may need bigger carb jets installed. -on the ...
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| 2002 Yamaha v star 650 | 12/13/2007 |
Q: What is the oil capacity on a 2002 Yamaha v star 650?
A: Kenneth, -It's 3 us quarts with filter change. I suggest adding 2 quarts and then run the engine ...
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| Yamaha V-Star 1100 | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Motorcycle sat 6 months, went to start it and it is firing only on on rear cylinder.
A: Terry, -after sitting it is almost always gas varnish plugging up carbs jets or fuel supply. ...
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| relocation of indicators | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I want to fit saddlebags to my virago 535 but have to move my indicators.Is this a hard job as I am ...
A: Lynda, the turn signals or indicators are each held on with one 12mm? nut. Use a wrench on these. ...
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| Lower Triple/Underbracket Bearing removal | 12/12/2007 |
Q: 1985 Yamaha TY 350. How do I get the lower bearing/race off of the lower tripleclamp/underbracket? I ...
A: Kent, http://www.northover.com/Bike/Chapter4-13SteeringHead.jpg -it has two tapered roller ...
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| 1999 YZF 600-R6 Yamaha | 12/11/2007 |
Q: Wayne, I recently replaced the clutches in the bike and changed the oil and filter. The bike sat for ...
A: Andy, -is it just your oil level light that is on? -Probably the oil level switch just got sticky ...
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| 1985 kawasaki zx6 | 12/11/2007 |
Q: The bike is making a rattling noise while the bike is in neutral. Ive changed the clutch friction ...
A: Steven, -get a piece of rubber hose and put one end on the engine and the other on your ear. -See ...
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| Clutch | 12/11/2007 |
Q: Will a clutch cable from a 1982 xj750 seca fit an xj750j Maxim year 1982? Any tips on installation? ...
A: Shane, the cable is likely very similar, the only problem might be the length depending on the ...
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| 1980 yamaha rd400 | 12/10/2007 |
Q: the engine sounds great at idle,when running through the gears sometimes the engine revs high but ...
A: Ryan, sounds like the clutch is slipping, check the adjustment, give the cable some slack. It might ...
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| help with a vf 750 f V-four 1983 | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Hey, i recently bought a honda vf 750 1983 sport, when i bought it the carbs were off the bike but i ...
A: Lee, -How is the compression on the cylinders? Should be 150 psi or higher. -When starting it's not ...
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| Dead cylinder #4 follow-up | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I really hope you remember my questions a week, or so, about a cold cylinder on my 1980 GS750. You ...
A: Brad, I think at this point you will have to start checking your carbs and ignition from the ...
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| '83 shadow - running lights good, no turns | 12/9/2007 |
Q: just replaced a bad ignition switch on an '83 shadow 750. ignition works fine, running lights are ...
A: K, -you can check for power on the orange wire for left signal and light blue wire for the right ...
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| 1983 suzuki dr100 | 12/8/2007 |
Q: i have a dr100 and i am not getting any spark .how can i check if the coil in the flywheel is ...
A: Gus, -the exciter coil can be checked with a multimeter set on "AC" voltage. -Just unplug the wire ...
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| carburetor starting problem | 12/8/2007 |
Q: i know almost everything about my carb (1986 kawasaki ninja 1000r) i have rebuilt it from the float ...
A: Nick, When you pull your "choke" or start plungers out they open a passage for air/fuel. When you ...
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| Honda Goldwing Aspencade 1984 | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Hey Wayne I have a 1200 GL - I have replaced the clutch pack and slave cylinder. I bled the clutch ...
A: Mike, there are a few things that could be the problem. -sometimes the fluid can become permeated ...
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| 1976 Honda CB200T-no spark problem | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I hope you can give me some ideas. I have a 1976 Honda CB200T and I had an extra engine from an Ebay ...
A: Tony, -a black 12v power wire goes from the ignition switch to the handlebar run/stop switch. ...
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| Honda elite 150 | 12/7/2007 |
Q: We bent the intake valve on our scooter and don't know why. On start up it started clicking and then ...
A: Greg, -possible causes for bent valve are over-revving the engine which does not give the valve ...
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| 1985 honda xl350r wont run | 12/7/2007 |
Q: while riding the engine quit like turning off a light switch. checked fuses , fuel pump to carb. ...
A: Robert, -have you checked the run/stop switch? -Make sure you have over 130 psi compression. -Check ...
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| 1991 Kawasaki EX 500 | 12/6/2007 |
Q: could you please tell me what i need to do.
A: Matthew, -start checking the fuel system. Add fresh gas, check the fuel valve or petcock. Check ...
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| 1989 Yamaha XT 350 | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I have this Yamaha with a four stroke motor,the bike only has three hundred miles on it. The engine ...
A: Christopher, -all air cooled engines get hot when sitting still, adding an oil cooler would do very ...
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| 1997 Suzuki Bandit 600 S not starting | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I just acquired a 1997 Suzuki Bandit 600 S. The guy I got it from let it sit for a few months and ...
A: Wesley, most likely not getting fuel, pull a spark plug wire off, stick a plug in it and see if it ...
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| Not running right after Air Filter Change... | 12/5/2007 |
Q: We put a aftermarket round air filter on my wifes '85 Honda Rebel. Took off air box for cleaner ...
A: Jason, -when you change only the air filter the most you need to do is go up one size on the idle, ...
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| Smoke! | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I recently got my 72 yamaha xs650 out of storage and after I replaced the spark plugs, one tail pipe ...
A: William, -the pipe may have water condensed in it that is burning off. -once you have run it a bit ...
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| float bowl leak | 12/5/2007 |
Q: i have a '81 honda ct70 that runs good with choke fully on but when choke is off it the rpm's wont ...
A: Gary, -it sounds like you may have a plugged idle or main jet or main jet tube. -If so the carb ...
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| cooling system on a 1986 suzuki intruder vs700 | 12/4/2007 |
Q: ineed to know the proper proceedure for refilling the cooling system on a 1986 suzuki intruder vs700
A: Keith, -loosen the air bleeder bolt on the left upper frame rail. -fill the cooling system slowly ...
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| GS 400 | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Hey I asked a question about a week ago on a 1978 Suzuki GS400 engine. It was about the ...
A: Kyle, -you have to plug any open vacuum lines or the engine will suck air and lean out the fuel ...
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| 1973 cb 350 four backfires | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Bike starts right up ! Backfires when at idle,When I give throttle gas it stops backfiring but when ...
A: Chuck, -you have to check the condition of the contact points. They need to be shiny clean and ...
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| 1998 Honda Shadow ACE bogging under a load | 12/3/2007 |
Q: My friend has a 98 Honda shadow ace 750... in neutral the bike will free rev fine (All the way to ...
A: Robert, Try usual tune up stuff first, plugs, air filter, fuel filter. If it was running okay up ...
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| 1996 z 440 | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 1996 Arctic cat z 440 fan cooled snowmobile. I have been having lots of trouble with it. ...
A: Darby, -if you have TSS it will be a little plug under the console where the key is. -It has 3 ...
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| 1996 z 440 | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 1996 Arctic cat z 440 fan cooled snowmobile. I have been having lots of trouble with it. ...
A: Darby, Bogging can be an over rich condition or a lean condition or one cylinder cutting out due to ...
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| bike won't start!! | 12/2/2007 |
Q: i have recently bought a 1978 z650 in good condition apart from needing a good tune. The battery was ...
A: Richard, -you need a fully charged good battery in there to get spark even with kick-starting. ...
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| Yamaha Enduro | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I recently got a bike with no paperwork. it is a 70's vintage Yamaha enduro(?) (either 125 or 175?) ...
A: Joe, -the DT models were 250cc until 1974 when they used "DT" on 125 and 175 etc. -Up until then ...
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| cylinder bores | 12/2/2007 |
Q: i have a 05 HD softail fxst,iam haveing the stock barrels bored to 3.875 (95ci)and using wiseco ...
A: Ken, -the problem is not the thin walls, it is the quality of the bore job that is important. ...
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| 1975 Yamaha DT400B. Runs rough! | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I am 99% finished (in conjunction with a small motorcycle repair shop) restoring a 1975 DT400B. ...
A: Mark, -have you checked the plug color after a run? Is it black? Is the air filter oily or fairly ...
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| xr100 | 12/1/2007 |
Q: hello i own a 2000 xr 100 i was riding in the rain and then it stalled i tried to start it back up ...
A: David, I would first try to dry out the kill switch, ignition coil, spark plug wire and cap. Make ...
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| 1965 kawasaki j1t | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I read that you own a j1t. Do you have any parts sources for this bike. I am located in Louisville, ...
A: Ramon, one of my first bikes was a 1967 Kawasaki J1T 85cc (81.5) I don't have it anymore but it was ...
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| 74 Yamaha Dt250- Wiring issue | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Hey there. I am having a problem with the electrical system on my bike. Whenever I put a good, ...
A: Matt, have you checked the fuse and battery ground and cables? -make sure the bulbs are good in ...
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| 1980 GS750 with a dead cylinder | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I am so glad to be able to follow up with you about my dead #4 cylinder. I appreciated your advice ...
A: Brad, -it is possible the head gasket blew, depends where the smoke came from exactly. If it came ...
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| 79 Honda CB75oK | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Hey...Got a clutch rattle noise goin on.. i'm told thats normal with this old bike..the bike ...
A: Dave, the clutch rattle may be the friction disks. They rattle because of the gap between them and ...
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| 1978 Suzuki GS400X | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Hey, I have taken the engine out of this bike, and now am installing it on a go kart. Everything is ...
A: Kyle, -hoses near the top right of carbs are vacuum ports to open the gas tank petcock or for using ...
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| starting issues | 11/28/2007 |
Q: i bought a '84 mint nighthawk s with 12000 mi. in july from california. i live in ohio. since the ...
A: Michael, -sounds like it may be flooded, was the choke on? -You may have to dry the spark plugs ...
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| 1980 GS750 with a dead cylinder | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I am so glad to be able to follow up with you about my dead #4 cylinder. I appreciated your advice ...
A: Brad, I suspect your engine may have a burnt valve or piston possibly. It may have burnt an exhaust ...
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| 94 PC800 (honda) | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I found a great deal on a '94 Pacific Coast. Owner claims there is a small oil leak. Do I need to ...
A: Burton, -depends where the leak is, if it is just cam plugs it might be reasonable to repair. If it ...
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| EX-500 Running Issues | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I have a '97 Kawasaki EX500 (California Edition, twin inline cylinder cv carb w/ choke start) that I ...
A: Luke, I suggest checking if both cylinders are getting a good spark. If it looks okay, check the ...
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| Suzuki Boulevard C-50 2006 | 11/27/2007 |
Q: This fuel injected 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C-50 intermittently surges and bucks at low throttle ...
A: Steve, it is odd that no error codes show but maybe the problem is come and go. -I personally ...
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| dead cylinder and backfiring | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Hey Wayne, I'm very confused about a problem with my vintage 1980 GS750 and hope you can help. When ...
A: Brad, -is the choke or enrichener plunger worn and the brass pickup tube okay in the carb? -When ...
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| Yamaha Virago 250 | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Yamaha 250 Virago. I have oil coming out through the air filter. Also Battery is always going flat ...
A: Eddie, -Has the battery been tested as good? If so, it may be a bad stator on the engine or a ...
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| gas tank dent | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Wayne my name is Allan I have a kawasaki fuel tank with a small dent in it, I have tryed compressed ...
A: Allan, there are paintless dent removal shops available around the country. If you are looking to ...
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| Honda SL100 Rotor Pullet | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Sir, Do you know of anyone who makes a tool similar enough to the "Dynamo Rotor Puller Tool# ...
A: Sam, The puller is really just a bolt that screws into the rotor center and when it's tight you rap ...
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| no fire to the plug | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have recently restored a mini trail 50 that my neighbor gave to my son..the problem I'm having is ...
A: David, -I believe the switch just grounds the ignition to kill the engine. It should have spark ...
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| timing | 11/25/2007 |
Q: i have a 1960 triumph .the entire ignition n magneto are built together , i have had it rebuilt but ...
A: George, -Triumph magnetos are usually set fully advanced or the advance cable or weights moved into ...
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| Suzuki Boulevard C-50 2006 | 11/25/2007 |
Q: This fuel injected 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C-50 intermittently surges and bucks at low throttle ...
A: Steve, the fuel injection is amazing but a much more complicated fuel system electronically. -It ...
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| 79 CB 750 WITH 6000 MILES | 11/24/2007 |
Q: MY CB 750 SEEMS TO RUN A LITTLE LEAN.ALWAYS RUNS BETTER WHEN THE CHOKE IS A LIITLE APPLIED.TO CHECK ...
A: Mike, hondas seem to need a warm up to run well. Try starting with the screws a couple of turns ...
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| 1500 Honda gold wing | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I was riding my 1998 Honda Gold Wing SE and as I was stoped at a traffic light, as soon as the light ...
A: Richard, -it sounds like you have a bad ground or connection on the battery or frame grounds. ...
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| Tune up | 11/24/2007 |
Q: Got a 1982 Honda 250 CM Custom (16700 miles) from my father in law. Good new battery but he/I can ...
A: Bernard, -have you tried a new spark plug and/or checked that it has spark? Make sure you have the ...
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| 81 honda cb750 carbs | 11/23/2007 |
Q: and thanks in advance. I have an 81 honda. Bike runs great but just iwll not idle. Carbs are very ...
A: Jason, -Have you checked around the carb mounting point for air leaks? could be a cracked rubber or ...
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| yamaha fz750 carburetor | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I live in the Caribbean and i have an fz750. The carburetor is no good and i need a replacement, the ...
A: Darryl, it is difficult to fit most other carbs in as they need some modification, jetting etc. ...
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| Goldwing motor noise | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 1985 Goldwing 1200 aspencade. it has 72,000km. It runs great and uses no oil. After the ...
A: Ken, -tapping noise on 1200's It is usually related to the valve train. Sometimes it is the ...
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| ZXR250 valve clearance adjustment | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding valve clearance on a ZXR250 On the manual it is stated that it's ...
A: Oc, It is always better to have things set on the factory recommended settings. I don't think you ...
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| Yamaha1100 transmission? noise | 11/22/2007 |
Q: 2003 v twin new to me. Hear random sharp banging, rattling almost like pinging but louder (Premium ...
A: Jim, -without being able to hear it my best guess is the AIS system noise. -A.I.S. (Air Induction ...
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| 450 Nighthawk | 11/21/2007 |
Q: How do I remove the helmet lock from the bike? It opens but I have to lock it in place by sliding ...
A: Andy, -to remove the lock you may need either an impact driver or drill to get the bolts off. ...
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| ZXR250 valve clearance adjustment | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding valve clearance on a ZXR250 On the manual it is stated that it's ...
A: Oc, Smaller engines can live with less clearance. Around .06 mm is small but some smaller bikes run ...
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| yamaha starter button | 11/21/2007 |
Q: my starter button on my 81 850xs fell out and i lost it. what can i replace it with? thanks , al
A: Al, the button from most Yamahas around that year may fit, if you mean the whole switch it may be ...
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| Electrical Problems ZZR1100 | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have Electrial problems with a Kawasaki ZZR1100 1990 C model. My spark plugs seem to carbonize ...
A: Ken, -I would suggest switching the coils, testing the leads and caps. Make sure coils are not too ...
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| 72 Z50 | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 72 Z50 that I cant get a spark out of. I thought I had the problem isolated to the primary ...
A: Kent, -I believe the switch just grounds the ignition to kill the engine. It should have spark with ...
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| gettin to the battery | 11/20/2007 |
Q: HEy man I got a dumb but crucial question. I got a 1997 Ninja 900R. Im trying to get to the battery ...
A: Joe, -first remove the rear seat as you said, it is held by the key lock. Turn the key ...
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| IT 490 | 11/19/2007 |
Q: WHEN I RIDE FOR 30 MINUTES MY BIKE STOPS AND THE PLUG IS FOULED UP. I PUT A NEW PLUG IN AND IT GOES ...
A: Mike, The 490 is a beast and most of them do foul plugs occasionally. The problem seems to be in ...
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| 73 CB350F carbs | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I removed carbs to install rebuild kits. The bike ran ok before but was a bit soggy on bottom end. I ...
A: Clay, sounds like too much fuel or not enough air. -Are the slides in right? I don't remember if ...
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| carbs | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 1981 Kawasaki 750 ltd i believe it to be a kz, the carbs are missing and i am trying to ...
A: Tom, -as a replacement for the Keihin CV34's pick up some Mikuni BS34 carbs in a set of 4. -They ...
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| 1983 vx500 no spark | 11/18/2007 |
Q: i dont think it has any spark? do you know where i can get a wire digram at Cheers Bob
A: Bob, try this: http://wsamel.fortunecity.com/xv500k-virago-ignition-wiring.jpg Could be a fuse, ...
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| KAWASAKI NINJA ZXR6 | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I BOUGHT THIS BIKE 5 DAYS AGO BUT CAN`T RIDE IT B/COS EVERYTIME I SLOW DOWN THE ENGINE STALLS. THE ...
A: Ola, if the bike is running ok at higher speeds then it could be the idle jets are plugged in the ...
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| Suzuki Boulevard C-50 2006 | 11/18/2007 |
Q: This fuel injected 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C-50 intermittently surges and bucks at low throttle ...
A: Steve, this is most likely due to a lean fuel mixture. Newer fuel injected bikes seem to be set ...
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| No response from starter button | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 2003 Suzuki Intruder 800 that has been running perfectly until a few days ago when I went ...
A: Carrie, There are a few things in the starter circuit to check. -The starter solenoid switch is ...
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| Exhaust gas temp on 2000 SV 650 | 11/17/2007 |
Q: Howdy, my son's got a 2000 SV 650 and I'm messing with the carbs. Being a full time car mechanic ...
A: Scotty, not sure how your scanner reads but temp near the engine is usually about 800F at idle and ...
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| TIMING | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I AM REBUILDING MY 1999 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 600,I WAS TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW TO SET THE TIMING. THANKS
A: Tony, is it the valve timing you are looking for? If so align the "I" mark on your rotor with the ...
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| bolt pattern | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I need to know what the bolt pattern for the primary case is on my 1984 harley davidson fxst. where ...
A: Don, the longest bolts go near the rear and then work your way forward. Best way is to drop the ...
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| Honda Hornet 600 problem | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I would be very grateful if you could help me with something. I recently bought a Honda Hornet ...
A: David, most likely one these in this order: the side stand switch is faulty or corroded.(most ...
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| yamaha xt 500 gearbox | 11/16/2007 |
Q: Ihave a xt500 rebuilt sorted everything carb idle everything, when tried to connect the gear lever ...
A: Wilhelm, if I understand you correctly, the shift shaft moved inward and now it won't shift? I ...
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| wet electrical | 11/16/2007 |
Q: Danee, I bought a new 125cc motorcycle from www.pocketbikesunlimited.com it has 0 miles on it. Its ...
A: Anthony, check your fuses in case the starter uses one somewhere. Check for any loose wires or ...
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| carb | 11/15/2007 |
Q: hey its Cameron again well i clean out the Carib but now when i turn the fuel on it just runs ...
A: Cameron, try tapping on the float bowl with a screwdriver handle. If it doesn't stop leaking you ...
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| 1980 xl125 smokin like a train | 11/15/2007 |
Q: hey i got a 1980 xl125 that has new rings but is still smokin like a 2 stroke any ideas
A: Josh, -were the rings done recently and do you know if the cylinder was worn badly or properly ...
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| timing chain | 11/15/2007 |
Q: i have a 1981 cm 400e how do you adjust the tension on the timing chain tensioner
A: Jon, there is usually 1 locknut on the rear of the cylinders between and below the carbs. -You let ...
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| 1986 honda xl600r | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I have an 1986 honda xl600r and i need to order a repair manual but until then what is the best oil ...
A: Eric, I think a 10W40 motorcycle oil would be the best unless you live where the weather is quite ...
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| honda gl1200 carb rebuild | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I need to rebuild the carbs on my 1986 honda GL1200A but looking through the catalogs I see ...
A: Ed, No, the carbs are a bit different. the 84/85 models used a 32mm carb and the 86/87 models had a ...
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| Goldwing's Compair | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I bought Two goldwings one 76-1000 ; one 80- gl-1100 both bikes about same condition; mechanical and ...
A: John, -the later Goldwings were slightly detuned in an attempt to get more low speed power, it ...
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| motorcycle suddenly has a top speed of less than 40mph!! | 11/13/2007 |
Q: My 1979 yamaha xs 400 was running okay (not great, but passable) for a while. I got a flat one day ...
A: Thesoorae, have you checked if the wheel is turning okay after you changed the tire? Are the brakes ...
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| kx 100 clunking | 11/13/2007 |
Q: hey um i have a kx 100 and when i ride it i here a clunking noise would that be my bottom end goin ...
A: Derek, I need more info about the clunk, it could be many things. A bottom end noise would be more ...
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| gas gauge | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I own a 1997 Honda Goldwing. The fuel gauge reads 3/4 to full all the time. Gauge will drop to ...
A: Rodger, -Some older Goldwings had a 7 volt regulator that failed and caused the fuel and ...
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| 2003 Honda 1300s vtx.. back firing | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I replaced the rings, valves, and gaskets. But didn't check the timing marks when I did it. ...
A: David, when the camshaft lobes are facing down, the mark on the cam gear should point up. This is ...
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| Honda VT250 Magna fork oil | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I'm rebuilding the front forks on a 250 Honda Magna, circa 1995. Can you please tell me the correct ...
A: Christopher, an ounce or two will not hurt anything, it may be slightly stiffer or be less likely ...
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| No low end power on '79 Honda cb650 | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I just bought a honda cb650 and it starts up and runs ok after about 10 minutes of warming up. The ...
A: Jonathan, -these bikes tend to have some bogging but usually not that severe. -Has the bike been ...
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| Hardtail....... | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 1981 cm400c,and i'm wanting to hardtail the frame,any suggestions on what type of frame ...
A: Rudy, generally the tubing to use is called "DOM" or drawn-over-mandrel cold drawn steel. The cold ...
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| 1977 honda z50 | 11/11/2007 |
Q: The bike runs;I can push start it, but it wont kick start. I read on the internet of parts for this ...
A: Andrew, these bikes didn't have batteries, what happens when you kickstart? Does it slip? -If it ...
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| 1994 Suzuki intruder electrical problems | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 1994 Suzuki intruder 800. I have been having an electrical problem. When I go to start the ...
A: Forest, it sounds like your circuit breaker is faulty. -A red wire goes to it on one side, that is ...
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| 1984 Goldwing Interstate front fork springs | 11/11/2007 |
Q: where to start looking for front fork springs. recently took into a salvage yard to repair clunking ...
A: Jon, -the parts seem to be listed here: ...
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| Set Timing | 11/10/2007 |
Q: How do you set the timing for a 1989 Honda CBR 600F?
A: Donta, Do you mean ignition timing? It is not really adjustable but there is a cover on the right ...
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| honda magna | 11/10/2007 |
Q: When I first got the bike everything was great. A month after I stopped and started it about 5 ...
A: Mark, -most bikes do not charge when idling or even at low speeds. If your battery is a little weak ...
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| 98 xr400 | 11/10/2007 |
Q: i just got this bike and it is back firing. it was dogging out when i first gave it gas, i had the ...
A: Shayne, -usually backfiring is caused by a lean fuel mixture. That means your idle or slow jet is ...
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| Problem with starter solenoid? | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I've got a 1988 Honda Bros, moght have a different name in the states. Its pretty much the same as ...
A: David, if the fuse you are referring to is the main fuse (30 amp) it could be many things. -A poor ...
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| 34mm mikuni carbs? | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Hey there?,I have a 1981 cm400c honda bike and wodering if 34mm Mikuni carbs will fit it? Thanx, ...
A: Rudy, the Mikuni VM round slide type carbs can be fitted, but 34mm are a bit large for this bike. ...
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| Yamaha 1100 shifter . | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Have a yamaha 1100 xs that doesn't always seem to go into 2nd gear correctly . Sometimes it just ...
A: Dick, -Second gear has 3 little dogs that wear out and they don't engage very far. I believe you ...
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| Sukuki Marauder VZ800 | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 1998 Suzuki Marauder 805cc, Can I shave the cylinder heads to increase compression? If so, ...
A: Jay, Shaving heads only increases power 4-5%. The reason for this is called volumetric efficiency. ...
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| Hi idle problem | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 1993 YAMAHA 1300 VENTURE V-4 WHEN YOU GIVE IT THROTTLE and turn it back down,IT IDLES BACK ...
A: Mike, if you are sure the linkages are okay and no vacuum leaks, then it may be your stuck in full ...
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| valves | 11/7/2007 |
Q: do you know what the valves are to be set at on a 82-86 yamaha moto 4 225
A: Jacob, set them all at .004" inch or .1016 mm. Make sure the engine is on the compression stroke. ...
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| 1982 honda cb650 nighthawk | 11/7/2007 |
Q: i own a old cb650 nighthawk and i am in need of some expertise. the bearing assembley that the ...
A: Charles, I have not heard of any kickstart conversion for these bikes, and the other bad news is ...
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| yamaha dt 175 1978 | 11/7/2007 |
Q: its me again one more ???.. I recently change out both crank case seals right and left and the ...
A: Wayne, -are you using the yamalube injection system or premixing your gas/oil? The cable can be ...
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| rf900r lacks power | 11/6/2007 |
Q: i just bought a 1994 suzuki rf900r that had been sitting for several years. i can usually figure out ...
A: Dana, -are all the pipes warming up the same? -Is it running on all the cylinders? Check the plug ...
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| have to hold down starter for while on '82 Nighthawk | 11/6/2007 |
Q: My '82 Honda CB650SC always had trouble starting in the cold, but more recently even in mild weather ...
A: Joey, It sounds like it's lacking fuel for some reason. Check for a good fuel flow from the tank. ...
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| viargo | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 1985 viargo wtih 22 thousand miles on it has a 699cc engine and to start the battery doesnt ...
A: Brandon, I suggest a compression check, it should have about 130-160 psi on each cylinder to run ...
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| clutch push rod adjustment | 11/5/2007 |
Q: how far in do you adjust the screw with lock nut on the top of the clutch plate on a 1978 Yamaha 175 ...
A: -Float level should allow the bowl to be fairly full but first thing is make sure you have a good ...
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| honda z50 | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I was given a Honda z50A with the rear shock frame. I eliminated all the wiring except the black ...
A: Butch, have you checked if any power is coming from the magneto coil to the ignition coil? It ...
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| 1982 yamaha virago 750 | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 yamaha virago 750 that i just bought, i changed out the handlebars to 28" drag bars. ...
A: Jason, other than making sure the battery cables are tight, connector on the ignition module is ...
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| clutch push rod adjustment | 11/4/2007 |
Q: how far in do you adjust the screw with lock nut on the top of the clutch plate on a 1978 Yamaha 175 ...
A: Wayne, Give the clutch cable some slack. loosen the clutch locknut, turn the screw anti-clockwise ...
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| pw-50 | 11/3/2007 |
Q: my son has a 1999 yahama pw-50 i just had to change the upper throttle cable, everything looked fine ...
A: Nathan, the pw50 start/run button is designed to prevent revving in the start position. As soon as ...
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| High fuel consumption | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I am owner of pulsar dts-i 220cc bike from bajaj but i suffer from a problem of engine oil ...
A: Prathamesh, in your subject you say high fuel consumption, is it that or is oil consumption the ...
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| suzuki 2000 marauder 800 wiring diagram | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I am a bike shop owner who has the above bike with a wiring problem but I need a wiring diagram and ...
A: Mac, a few things might work, one is to wire some 50-100 ohm resistors into each light. Second ...
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| engine dies when tank is half empty | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 1986 Honda Shadow VT500. I have no problems until I reach about the halfway mark in the ...
A: Jon, sounds a bit like a vapor lock in the tank or fuel lines. There are a few other possibilities ...
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| L.E.D. Conversion | 11/2/2007 |
Q: E.D. turnsignals to replace my stock ones up front. When I installed the turnsignals they wouldnt ...
A: Jeremy, a few things might work, one is to wire some 50-100 ohm resistors into each light. Second ...
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| float adjustment | 11/2/2007 |
Q: do you know the float adjustment for 1981 yamaha 550 with makuni carbs. Ive replaced needle and ...
A: Steve, the float level is checked by the height of the fuel in the float bowl using a tube attached ...
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| 1994 yamaha virago 750 | 11/1/2007 |
Q: The spark plugs on my 1994 yamaha virago 750 keep filing out. I have rebuilt the carbs . Made sure I ...
A: Gary, is this oil fouling or fuel fouling? If it's oil the engine may need a rebuild. If it's fuel, ...
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| Piaggio Zip 50cc | 11/1/2007 |
Q: i purchased a 2001 piaggio zip 50cc about two months ago. it worked completely perfect untill a ...
A: Max, check the color of your spark plug it will tell you if the fuel mixture is too much fuel ...
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| Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I have an '04 Shadow Spirit 1100 with 4600 miles on it. It does not get ridden as much as it ...
A: Steve, sounds like the idle circuits are plugged. They may clear up with some riding or may need to ...
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| DWELL-TACH-POINTS | 11/1/2007 |
Q: can i use my DWELL-TACH-POINTS meter to test my battery. the battery is new but the charging sys ...
A: Vic, you need a volt meter and I don't know if your Dwell meter has that ability. Some older ones ...
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| Carb pushing fuel out of puke tube & air filter | 11/1/2007 |
Q: ,I need your expertise..I own a 1985Honda Rebel 250..The bike was outside for several years..Ive ...
A: Jeannie, there are a few possibilities for this fuel leak. -the float could be faulty or ...
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| my honda f1 tacho doesn`t work | 11/1/2007 |
Q: recently i put a f2 cdi on my Honda 600 88 it blew once and i had to put a new one since that my ...
A: Marrcos, the tachometer gets it's signal from the ignition module. -on the ignition module there is ...
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| exhaust pipe clamps | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I recently installed some engine guards on my 2007 S50, and I had to remove the exhaust headers and ...
A: Ross, Torque is mainly dictated by the bolt sizes. 6mm bolt = 6-9 ft/lbs. 8mm bolt = 12-16 ft/lbs. ...
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| 1988 suzuki gsx600f | 10/31/2007 |
Q: alright i have an 88 suzuki gsx600f just had the carbs cleaned and when i was driving home all it ...
A: Ryan, did it smoke before the carb clean? -Check the spark plugs and see if they are wet or very ...
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| pilot screw limiter cap | 10/30/2007 |
Q: my 1989 Honda cbr600f1 has a loimiter cap on the pilot screw and i can only turn the pilot screw ...
A: Ryan, the limiter caps are glued on, if it's plastic it could be cut off with a small grinder tool ...
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| Shadow ACE - Gas in Oil | 10/30/2007 |
Q: This whole problem started a little over a week ago. I got this bike from a deceased relative but ...
A: James, the carburetors were likely very gummed up from being in storage so long. This causes the ...
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| chain tightening,how tight is right | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Just bought my first moto 1996 Yamaha "Radian" 600 I have never owned one but the chain seems to ...
A: Mike, put the bike on the centerstand. -turn the wheel until the chain is at it's tightest point. ...
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| 86 Honda Shadow VT700C | 10/29/2007 |
Q: My Shadow spent 3 years in storage and fuels went bad. I think I have it clean, but now the engine ...
A: Ed, the fuel pump should keep pumping once the engine starts. I believe a relay kicks in then. The ...
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| 1997 CR125 clutch | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have recently replaced clutch basket and have checked all other clutch parts.. Plates, springs, ...
A: Chris, the lever behind your ignition cover has to have some free play. I believe you adjust this ...
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| 1983 Yamaha Virago 500 | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help. I just bought this bike a few weeks ago, and it ran pretty good. There were ...
A: Marston, first thing to do with problems like this is to check the condition of the engine with a ...
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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, -check for a sticky carb slide. -check if all the pipes are warming up. -check the fuel ...
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| 1986 yamaha virago 700 | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Front cylinder will start missing I pull the plug and I have spark but the plug is wet. Front ...
A: Mike, if the compression is equal on both cylinders I would check: -spark plugs and caps -air ...
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| Carb problems | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I own a 1974 Yamaha TX500A that I'm in the process of trying to fix. It runs great in the right ...
A: Mike, sounds like it may have a bad or dirty float needle valve in the left carb. -Have you checked ...
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| Swingarms | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Need to know if the swingarm of an 89 gpx/ex600 will fit an 89 gpx/ex250. Measurements of main shaft ...
A: Nick, this might be a question better asked on some of the Kawasaki forums online. ...
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| 1982 v45 magna honda | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 v45 magna honda; the bike has been starting and running fine. It began to click around ...
A: John, when you hear the solenoid click there should be a connection between the two bigger solenoid ...
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| 1992 polaris trail boss 250 | 10/26/2007 |
Q: my polaris trail boss will only run with the lights on hi beam. on low beam or off it will barley ...
A: Jeremy, I was unable to find a wiring diagram for this model but can't see why the low beam would ...
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| 1985 Honda gl1200L | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Recently my bike has been cutting out on me. The fuel system light on the dash comes on then it just ...
A: Nick, there is a fuel pump relay but I am more suspect of it being a loose connection somewhere. ...
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| 1986 Yamaha Radian Oil and Clutch Problems | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 1986 Yamaha Radian. It has a grabby clutch - even when clutched out all the way, it ...
A: Joseph, -check below your rear brake pedal on the engine, there should be a little glass window. ...
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| 2001 super glide charging sys | 10/25/2007 |
Q: hey Samuel, I hope you can help me with this problem I have with my dads HD. the battery is new, my ...
A: Vic, just check the voltage on the battery posts with the bike revved up a bit. Should be around 14 ...
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| viargo | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 1985 viargo wtih 22 thousand miles on it has a 699cc engine and to start the battery doesnt ...
A: Brandon, the carb float needles sometimes fall out on these bikes flooding the engine with fuel. ...
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| Honda V65 Magna VIBRATION Problem | 10/25/2007 |
Q: Mr. Samel, I have a 1985 V65 Magna. When I tach between 4000 and 5500 RPM I get a rather ...
A: Marc, it seems few people with Magnas have experienced the levels of vibration you have. Some ...
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| Ignition trouble for a Honda 1980 CB750K | 10/25/2007 |
Q: where to begin?..... How about that I have erratic / inconsistent spark on cylinders 1 and 4. ...
A: David, FOLLOWUP: yes, your spark units may have problems due to bad connections on a plug or fuse, ...
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| Ignition-1976 Kawasaki KZ400 | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 1976 Kawasaki KZ400; I think it's an E. The ignition recently broke. I've contacted local ...
A: Aaron, -Your bike I believe has about 4 main wires on the ignition switch. -The light colored or ...
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| cdi unit | 10/24/2007 |
Q: hey well my problem is i thumpstar i got a new cdi unit and coil package for it and a new spark plug ...
A: Cameron, are you saying it idles okay but quits when you try to ride? If it is running, the spark ...
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| 1986 Honda Goldwing Aspencade | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I had a problem with my Goldwing shutting off. I started doing some investigating and found that ...
A: Steve, -the battery positive wire goes to the main fuse. On the other side of the main fuse is ...
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| gs450t parallel twin | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My bike starts and idles great. Once you ride off it sputters out like its out of gas after about ...
A: Joseph, -Is it getting a good supply of fuel to the carbs? -Can you open the drain screws on the ...
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| valve adjustment | 10/23/2007 |
Q: how do i adjust the valves on my 2005 yamaha 1100 v star?
A: Patrick, these links should explain it as well as I can, http://www.vstar1100.com/engine.htm ...
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| idle rpm | 10/22/2007 |
Q: My Yamaha850 vintage starts up and runs. The observed symptom is that the idle rpm(~1000)increases ...
A: Rick, it is most likely a carb problem or the rubber intake hoses leaking air. Try some wd40 or ...
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| suzuki volusia wont start | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 04 suzuki volusia I just added 20" ape hangers and extended all the wiring. I twisted and ...
A: Dan, -the power for starting comes from the fuse box possibly from a relay and goes through your ...
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| Yamaha 1983 xv750 ignition coils | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 1983 750 virago and have been looking for ignition coils. Will 1981 or 1982 coils work? ...
A: Diana, the coils will work from any Virago 1981-1983. Any coil with the correct specs will likely ...
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| 2000 Suzuki Marauder 800 cc | 10/21/2007 |
Q: While riding at highway speeds, my wife experienced a sudden loss of power and made a much louder ...
A: Trevor, so is it your wife that lost power on the highway as you mentioned or your bike? ;) I ...
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| 1987 kawasaki ninja 750 | 10/21/2007 |
Q: hey wayne when i crank my motorcycle up it runs good and everything but when i put it in gear it ...
A: Tommy, it may be the hydraulic system has air in it but also it may be the clutch plates stuck ...
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| 2007 XL1200L won't start or turn over | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I had to replace my speedometer and handle bars after a laydown. Now my bike won't turn over when I ...
A: Kerry, Is your battery charged up and cables tight? check for power to the starter solenoid. Does ...
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| INFO ON MY YAMAHA VIRAGO 1986 | 10/19/2007 |
Q: my bike stars everytime but if i shut the choke down it dies out the choke needs be on al ...
A: James, could be plugged jets in the carbs, but try draining the float bowls and see if fuel is ...
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| NO START ANND BACKFIRING | 10/19/2007 |
Q: THE BIKE RAN FINE I PARKED IT NOW IT WILL NOT START IT TURNS OVER AND BACK FIRES BUT WILL NOT ...
A: Ian, usually if a bike is parked very long without fuel stabilizer the carbs will get gummed up. If ...
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| Engine shuts down | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I have an 83 Honda Shadow VT500C on which I just replaced the starter. The bike starts great ...
A: Jason, about all you can do is start checking for loose connectors on the ignition module, loose ...
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| yamaha r6 | 10/18/2007 |
Q: i can start the bike .i let it warm up and then when i give it gas it dies. i can start it up again ...
A: Bob, Most likely a fuel shortage or excess air problem, -you didn't mention the year of your bike ...
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| Forks and triple trees | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 1994 Kawasaki Ninja 600 that I am in the middle of getting back in running and riding ...
A: Ryan, forks usually leak only around the fork seals near the top of the lower tube. They are ...
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| 1974 Yamaha Dt250 Horn not working | 10/17/2007 |
Q: Hey I have a 1974 Yamaha Dt250 and my horn isn't wanting to work. I'm sure it's getting voltage. ...
A: Matt, if the horn has power going to it usually on the brown wire, try grounding the pink wire to ...
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| 1980Kawasaki kz750h elect | 10/17/2007 |
Q: i bought a 1980 Kawasaki kz750h and it has no spark. i'd like to know if there is any way to check ...
A: Tom, Kawasaki had a tester called the "Electrotester" but I don't think it would be easy to find. ...
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| Got spark but still won't start | 10/17/2007 |
Q: Hey, I finally got be a big blue spark on my honda cl100 today. It still won't start. Do you know ...
A: Matt, -it should have about 120-150 psi compression ideally, but it may run if it's over 100 psi at ...
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| Honda V65 Magna VIBRATION Problem | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Mr. Samel, I have a 1985 V65 Magna. When I tach between 4000 and 5500 RPM I get a rather ...
A: Marc, sounds like the engine is causing the vibration. Have you tried loosening the motor mounts, ...
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| 1972 Honda Cl 100- No spark | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Hey, I have a 1972 honda cl100. I am not getting any spark. I have cleaned the points, replace the ...
A: Matt, yes, these bikes need a good battery to get the ignition going. -Check for battery voltage ...
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| 1974 yamaha dt100 | 10/16/2007 |
Q: When i got my cycle the guy told me he always mixed the gas and oil and the oil injector Was not ...
A: Ian, I saw your question in the question pool and answered it. The oil line you mentioned goes down ...
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| scooter | 10/15/2007 |
Q: i wanted to know how to get the front fork off a px 150, iv put alot of effort into figuring it out, ...
A: James, maybe this will help, it's a Lambretta scooter rebuild video on you-tube, watch part 3 and ...
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| Stator testing on 92 Yamaha XJ600SD | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I need to figure out why my bike is not charging, I think it could be the stator or the voltage ...
A: Calvin, Make sure your battery, fuses are okay and check for over 14 volts at 5000 rpm on battery ...
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| cb-450k7 | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I was the Arizona state champ small engine troubleshooter my senior year of high school, and have ...
A: Scott, this happens often on these bikes for various reasons. Sometimes it's plugged carb jets, ...
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| 1995 honda shadow ace | 10/15/2007 |
Q: My friend recently changed my rear tube for me but now when he put it back together the rear wheel ...
A: Mark, is the tire touching anywhere? If not it might be assembled wrong, the wheel has a spline ...
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| Carburetor problems | 10/14/2007 |
Q: Shortly after toping off fuel the engine died at stop light And when re started only would run at ...
A: Earl, if the bike runs on starting fluid then you must have a fuel or air problem. -Check the fuel ...
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| 1982 Yamah 750 Maxim - Engine cuts out | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 Yamaha 750 Maxim with 60,000 miles on it. It runs absolutely great with one exception: ...
A: Tim, -a few things could cause this, one is a bad fuel petcock that starves the fuel occasionally. ...
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| oil leak | 10/14/2007 |
Q: i just purchased 1982 yamaha xj750 with 18000 miles,runs great no problems except an oil leak from ...
A: Scott, it may be just the valve cover gasket depending on where it starts leaking. Get some spray ...
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| 1974 yamaha dt100 | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 1974 Yamaha DT 100 that i got for cheap.I noticed that the oil injector hose coming from ...
A: Ian, the injector pump is in the right side cover. It needs an oil line from the tank and then it ...
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| Cam chain noise?? | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have just purchased a 1985 Honda Nighthawk CB 650 SC. It has about 42,000 km's on it. I just ...
A: Matt, the camchain is automatic from about 1983 on. The early 650's had a lock nut at the rear of ...
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| lifters | 10/13/2007 |
Q: So my question is are the lifters supposed to be able to move back and forth by hand or should they ...
A: Darius, this could be a complex answer as it is hard for me to tell which parts you are referring ...
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| 1987 yamaha pw80 two stroke | 10/13/2007 |
Q: i have a problem with either my starter ignition relay coil or my solenoid because my engine isn't ...
A: Jonathan, the parts you are calling relay and solenoid are likely your CDI ignition unit and ...
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| carburation | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Wayne, I recently installed a Mikuni TM40-50 pumper carb on a 2002 Honda XR650R and it performs ...
A: David, the Mikuni uses alot different jet numbers than a comparable Keihin carb. In other words ...
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| cb500 blowing fuse | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Just purchased a1973 cb500 .8000 mile above average condition starts and runs great ,After about 15 ...
A: -bad wire or loose connections are the usual problem. The fuse holders are a place to start, they ...
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| 1987 yamaha pw80 two stroke | 10/12/2007 |
Q: i have a problem with either my starter ignition relay coil or my solenoid because my engine isn't ...
A: Jonathan, I would like to help but I can't figure out what your bike is, I never heard of a starter ...
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| '85 goldwing | 10/11/2007 |
Q: i've recently been having a problem with my '85 goldwing. it's been quiting while i'm driving ...
A: John, -if your bike is quitting at random times I suspect a possible electric or electronic ...
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| CB160 electronic ignition | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I am resurrecting a CB160 and have a set of new points in hand. Everything looks good, but I am ...
A: Bill, with all the people writing to me with electronic ignition problems, the points are starting ...
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| 1974 yamaha dt100 | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I just got a new kickstarter for my cycle.When i put it onand tried it out,it just turned freely ...
A: Ian, -inside the case on the end of your kickstart shaft there is a gear and a spring that holds on ...
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| 1982 Virago XV750 suddenly doesn't start | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 Yamaha Virago XV750. I was trying to replace a TCI unit on my bike last weekend, and ...
A: Mike, Here is a Virago starting system diagram: ...
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| 6v to 12v Bulbs | 10/10/2007 |
Q: Hey, I have a 1974 Dt250. I have just recently replaced the lighting coil, and now I'm getting full ...
A: Matt, the bike is 6 volt system but it's voltage output is balanced by the load the various devices ...
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| 97 Suzuki RM250 | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a used 97 RM250 from an auction. It appears the previous owner was in the process ...
A: Michael, -the charging coil may have one or two wires coming out depending on whether one end is ...
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| 1981 honda 650 cb custom | 10/9/2007 |
Q: headlight went out as i was riding it. replaced the bulb h4 and still will not come on, its not ...
A: Vincent, -the fuses are usually between the handlebars or if not there look under the left side ...
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| kz650C3 | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I have a kz650C3 with 5,589 miles. It has been garage for a majority of it's life. Starts fine, runs ...
A: William, -it's not uncommon for bikes to pop occasionally in the exhaust pipe, especially if they ...
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| Gl1500 Alternator brushes | 10/9/2007 |
Q: What are the steps for replacing the alternator brushes on a 1993 Gl1500? The alternator is out and ...
A: Ernie, replace both brushes, quickly unsolder the old brushes and try not to get solder into the ...
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| yamaha yzf600r | 10/9/2007 |
Q: how so you set the timing on the camshaft
A: Heather, Set piston #1 at TDC (top dead center) Align pickup rotor "T" mark with the crankcase ...
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| no hot starts | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Wayne I have an 81 cb650 custom, I have a problem with hot starts. when at running temperature bike ...
A: Ron, sounds like the battery is failing under load. Batteries don't last long and these bikes don't ...
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| 1973 sportster | 10/8/2007 |
Q: the generator gear (spur) strip out and now i have metal shavings every were (i think you call it ...
A: Mike, all you can do is clean out all the broken pieces and inspect your covers and bushings for ...
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| air shocks & forks | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Wayne, Maybe you can tell me what to do about front forks with air ride that don't keep the ...
A: Jack, other than rebuilding or replacing the units you could use some heavier weight fork oil (10W) ...
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| turn signals | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 73 suzuki ts 125k. I recently put turn signals on the bike. I have replaced flasher relay, ...
A: Larry, are these signals the original items and the flasher as well? If not you may need to try ...
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| 1980 Honda CB650 help | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased this a 1980 Honda CB650 and cleaned the carbs out. well I did what the shop ...
A: Joe, white smoke is usually caused by condensation burning out of the pipes or in the case of a ...
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| 85 honda shadow clutch gone? | 10/7/2007 |
Q: my clutch stopped working almost instantly; started fine, got out of the driveway and it wouldn't ...
A: Lisa, -check the fluid reservoir by your clutch lever, is it empty? The clutch is hydraulic, in ...
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| clutch masters | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I have a custom kz1000 78 with a magura hydrulic clutch,i want to install a msd box on the bike but ...
A: Marvin, -you can replace the master but it isn't good to mix brake fluid and mineral oil systems. ...
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| 97 Suzuki RM250 | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a used 97 RM250 from an auction. It appears the previous owner was in the process ...
A: Michael, does this bike have headlight, taillight etc? If so then it has a rectifier. That would be ...
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| 1979 Honda cx500 low speed miss | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 1979 Honda cx500.The bike sat for 3 years. It started and ran great till I cleaned the ...
A: Jerry, it is possible to mix up the jets unless you were very careful. Some aftermarket kits are ...
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| clutch problem | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 1996 RM 125. when the bike in runing and I pull the clutch in and drop it into first it ...
A: Matt, I would check your clutch assembly again. Is the clutch arm that disengages the clutch ...
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| 1999 YZF 600R Yamaha | 10/6/2007 |
Q: Wayne, recently while riding ,the bike made a strange noise around the transmission area and I lost ...
A: Andy, -i suspect a problem with the shift shaft or spring, possibly the shift stopper/spring. -Make ...
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| Oil and Temp light | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I have a Vulcan 800 classic 2003 model. Me and my wife recently returned from taking it on a camping ...
A: Randy, anything is possible when it comes to bike repair, when you slipped did you bump into ...
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| 1965 Honda 50 throttle problems | 10/5/2007 |
Q: My 1965 Honda 50 has a little bit of a problem starting. However, once started it stays running for ...
A: Tony, -what to fix depends on the condition overall of the engine. Best bet is to see what the ...
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| carb adjustment | 10/5/2007 |
Q: i have a 88 gsx600 katana with the BTS31SS carbs. heres my problem when accelerating the bike seems ...
A: Nick, -is the compression equal or near equal on all the cylinders? 150 or higher PSI. -The pilot ...
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| 99 Honda 750 Shadow | 10/4/2007 |
Q: Help! I was riding the bike to work when it started to sputter so I switched to reserve. It died ...
A: Daniel, -your bike has a fuel cut relay, The black/blue wire is the power wire to the fuel pump ...
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| 1976 Honda 750A | 10/4/2007 |
Q: The main fuse is overheating. What is on that circuit that could be overheating the fuse? It is ...
A: David, -see if the fuse has cooled down with your recent repairs, if not I would try moving the ...
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| Oil and Temp light | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have a Vulcan 800 classic 2003 model. Me and my wife recently returned from taking it on a camping ...
A: Randy, the only thing that might affect both lights is a little diode some models had that was ...
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| 1976 Honda 750A | 10/3/2007 |
Q: The main fuse is overheating. What is on that circuit that could be overheating the fuse? It is ...
A: David, the 750's fuse box or fuse holders are the usual culprit here. The fuse holders just don't ...
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| problems starting | 10/3/2007 |
Q: Greetings motorcycle master. I am having problems starting my 1985 Honda nighthawk 650. I can jump ...
A: Kevin, -this seems to be a recurring problem with the older Nighthawks. Part of the problem is the ...
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| cam timing | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 94 suzuki 300 King quad and I want to give it some new rings . Its presently pumping blue ...
A: Jason, sounds like some serious oil burning there. Does it burn it or leak it too? I would suspect ...
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| Overflowing gas tank | 10/2/2007 |
Q: My question...how is a gas tank vented and how do I unplug it? I own a 1982 Suzuki 1100 L model. I ...
A: Marty, -the older bikes vent through the gas cap. When the air in the tank expands the fuel and the ...
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| 1974 yamaha dt100 | 10/2/2007 |
Q: Wayne,you said that i might have to cut open the exhaust and clean out the oil soaked packing.How ...
A: Ian, -the backside of the pipe has to be cut open with a gas type welder or hacksaw. All the old ...
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| 1984 vx700L yamaha | 10/1/2007 |
Q: were is the fuses for the turn signals located i have look all over the bike and cant seem to find ...
A: Matt, -if your front signals are on then the fuse is okay. -Fuse holder is located near the ...
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| wont start after long ride | 10/1/2007 |
Q: i have a 1985 Kawasaki 1100LTD shaft drive. replaced the battery in the beginning of the summer and ...
A: Ron, -check under the side cover for your starter relay, see if it connects between the larger ...
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| 1974 yamaha dt100 | 10/1/2007 |
Q: First off let me thank you for helping me out 2 before.Anyway i cleaned my carb and put a new clutch ...
A: Ian, -is the air filter clean? Maybe when you tightened it the engine has trouble getting enough ...
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| 650 nighthawk ignition | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I saw the post below from a previous question- Did this guy every get back to you if this solved his ...
A: Dan, -unfortunately most people don't let us know how and if they solved their bike problems. It ...
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| motor bogging out | 9/30/2007 |
Q: .I have a 1972 sl100 honda bike and this bike idles great but when I open up the throttle it boggs ...
A: Danny, -may bog if mainjet is plugged or needle jet above it. -if you are sure the fuel is getting ...
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| Idle Problem | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I am having problems with the idle. When at idle the machine will rev up high for a while and then ...
A: Tyler, -it sounds like the carb is in need of service. It may have water or dirt blocking a jet or ...
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| oil change | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 1981 Honda CB900 and I wanted to know how much oil to put in the oil compartment.
A: Rachel, -If you change the oil and the filter, add about 3.7 US quarts or 3.5 litres of 10W40 ...
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| starting problems | 9/29/2007 |
Q: The bike is a 1996/7 Yamaha Virago VX535 in California OK. To start off the bike cranks and turns ...
A: Joe, -check the voltage on the battery terminals with the bike running about 3000 rpm or higher. It ...
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| VL 1500 LC Suzuki | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 1998 VL 1500 that has 16K miles on it. It has been well maintained aside from long periods ...
A: Marcus, check the linkage for any problems first, make sure the shift lever is not hitting ...
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| Ignition System | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I purchased a 1986 Yamaha BW200 a few days ago...it worked when I bought it. And not when I got ...
A: Toby, -it is normal for some oil to be in the stator area. The hole in the case should not be ...
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| Idle roughness and knocking | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I recently came across a 1982 Honda Goldwing with a 1100GL. I replaced all the fluids, spark plugs, ...
A: Dwayne, -rough idle and knocking is usually caused by plugged carb idle jets or passages which ...
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| 1993 Honda VLX 600 hesitation/miss | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I bought this VLX not running, knowing that it has sat a year. The carbs were gummed up really bad. ...
A: Al, -hope you have checked the fuel valve (petcock) screen inside the tank and also the vacuum ...
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| Fuel problem | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I recently got the shadow at an auction, so I don\´t know the history of the bike. I noticed the ...
A: Scott, I will try to answer but you did not include the year and engine size of your bike. -There ...
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| Yamaha Maxim - 5th speed | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 1985 Yamaha Maxim XJ700. I recently saw on a motorcycle specs website that this is ...
A: Dan, -the gears are 1 down and 4 up on the shift lever. Check the shift pedal/lever to see if it is ...
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| Carburetor Honda 1983 550CB Nighthawk | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I just bought the bike which was in the garage for approx, 8 years. I cleaned the fuel tank, checked ...
A: Wilson, Glad you found the problem, the original factory manuals may be available from ...
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| Honda CL-360 stuck clutch | 9/26/2007 |
Q: The clutch handle on my 1975 Honda CL-360 got stuck today, so that the clutch is disengaged. I ...
A: Brian, -the trick to this is backing off all your clutch adjustment screws and even remove the ...
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| mwhat kind of centrifigal clutch | 9/26/2007 |
Q: i have a pw50 yamaha 1997 automatic if you give it gas it does not move do i need a centrifugal ...
A: Justin, -your clutch is made by Yamaha and is under the right crankcase cover. -There is a circlip ...
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| I swamped my Honda | 9/25/2007 |
Q: The other day I swamped my 2005 Honda TRX 500 FM after drying it all out, I got it restarted without ...
A: Dan, sounds like water in the carb, did you drain the float bowl a couple of times? Could be a ...
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| Carb Setup | 9/25/2007 |
Q: Good day, I have a 1990 LT160 with an 85' LT125 engine. According to the parts diagrams, the carb ...
A: Eric, sounds like the carb has been replaced with another model, possibly an aftermarket ...
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| Suzuki VL1500LC Intruder air filter switch | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I want to go the the K&N air filter. Do I order just one or do I need two to replace the orginal ...
A: Dale, -if you want the original style just order one that fits, the K&N SU-1598. -I would avoid ...
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| honda shadow vt500c ignition puzzle | 9/24/2007 |
Q: i have inherited a 84 honda shadow, not running(starts occaisionally) i determined via ohm meter ...
A: Bruce, are all spark units buzzing? Does it stop when you disconnect the pulse connector? Sounds ...
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| 1998 Suzuki 1500 Intruder | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 1998 intruder 1500, it back fires and misses on the front cylinder at half throttle and up. ...
A: Allen, I believe only DYNA could test those ignition units. I don't have any information on what ...
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| z650 engine swop | 9/23/2007 |
Q: i have a 1981 kawasaki z650 f2 with standard electronic ignition and i want to fit an engine from a ...
A: Del, -the ignition coils may be different but you can try them. The wiring will need some ...
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| 1981 Yamaha Exciter 250 | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I just purchased an '81 Exciter 250 w 10k mi. It runs/shifts smoothly and sounds great. There is no ...
A: Phillip, -if you are just changing the oil and filter add 1.3 litres or 1.4 US quarts. -If the ...
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| 1998 Suzuki 1500 Intruder | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 1998 intruder 1500, it back fires and misses on the front cylinder at half throttle and up. ...
A: Allen, -check your compression, if it is near the same on both cylinders have a look at the spark ...
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| 2006 vstar 1100 brake light | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 2006 yamaha v star 1100 that the brake light stays on and I don't know what to do. I've ...
A: Josh, have you checked the brake light switches? They usually have yellow and brown wires on them. ...
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| 83 virago 500 | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I CAN DRIVE THE BIKE WITH NO PROBLEMS BUT EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS I WILL GO TO WORK AND COME OUT AND ...
A: Dom, -do you notice any pressure in the gas tank? It could be a blocked tank vent. The pressure ...
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| DT 100 | 9/21/2007 |
Q: will a clutch cable for any other year dt100 fit my 1974 DT100
A: Ian, Yamaha DT100A-B, 1974 and 75 were the same I believe. Also the DT125-175 may work from the ...
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| 2001 Yamaha V-Star 1100 motorcycle | 9/21/2007 |
Q: This bike is not "putting" out but 11 volts. What do we need to check?
A: Bubba, Check battery, if it's okay and charged up, -Set multimeter on "AC" volts. In the stator ...
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| foreman cooling fan | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have a honda 450s and the cooling fan has stopped working. The fan will run if I jump the temp ...
A: Robert, -if it runs when you jump the sensor, then the fan control unit is likely okay as the fan ...
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| Yamaha Fj1100 | 9/20/2007 |
Q: Just picked up the FJ, it hasn't been run in 3 yrs and very little in the last 5. When stared it ...
A: John, -it may be possible that the valve seals are dried out and leaking oil into the engine. -You ...
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| 1978 honda hawkomatic 400 | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what size jets are supposed to be in the primary, and what is ...
A: Paul, Primary jet is #72 and Secondary (main jet) is #105. Yes there should be a rubber plug over ...
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| Yamaha Fj1100 | 9/19/2007 |
Q: Just picked up the FJ, it hasn't been run in 3 yrs and very little in the last 5. When stared it ...
A: John, -a bike sitting this long could have alot of sticky parts. A compression check would likely ...
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| Carb float settings | 9/19/2007 |
Q: Wayne please tell me you know this one. I have a 1983 Honda Shadow VT500c. I've had constant carb ...
A: Tom, due to the shallow float bowls the float level is only around 7mm-7.5mm with the float tang ...
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| 1974 yamaha DT100 | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I was riding my cycle and i stopped and turned it off.When i went to start it again it would not ...
A: Ian, -the point gap adjusts your ignition timing. -There should be timing marks on the flywheel and ...
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| 87 Honda 1200 a aspencade | 9/18/2007 |
Q: Ok the bike has a charging system problem !! I have diagnosed the Regulator/Rectifier as being the ...
A: Jim, the only filter I can think of is a radio noise supression filter. I looked at a wiring diagram ...
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| 1980 CB125 | 9/18/2007 |
Q: Wayne, I've recently rebuilt the motor on my CB125 and have put it all back in the frame. ...
A: Joshua, -the power to your ignition goes from the battery through the fuse and on to the ignition ...
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| 1980 suzuki ts100 | 9/17/2007 |
Q: i have a 1980 suzuki ts100 and the wiring on it is all mixed up and i cant figure out what goes ...
A: Scott, I can't tell you where all the wires go if you are planning to fix them, you would need a ...
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| 2001 Shadow Ace | 9/17/2007 |
Q: Will it damage the engine on my 750 Shadow if I remove the baffles from the back of the pipes? The ...
A: Trent, when you change the exhaust system it changes the fuel/air mixture your bike requires. By ...
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| Overheating Hayabusa???? | 9/17/2007 |
Q: i own a 06' Suzuki Hayabusa, recently i had to remove the radiator and fan to tighten up my exhaust ...
A: Jon, possible causes are: -air in the system, try rocking the bike left and right with the ...
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| instrument cluster | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 96 honda cbr f3..recently while riding I lost all power..after some tinkering I found that ...
A: George, a dead short like this could do alot of damage, I don't see the relationship between the ...
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| Yamaha Dt250 Charging Problem | 9/16/2007 |
Q: Hey I have a 1974 Yamaha dt250. I believe I've narrowed down my charging problem to a bad lighting ...
A: Matt, -if your coil wires are melted that is a problem. -Be sure it is not just varnish that they ...
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| 87 fzr1000 miss at idle and low rpm | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I have an 87 fzr1000 that has a miss at idle and low rpm (under around 4-5000 rpm) The number 3 pipe ...
A: Dave, -Compression is a little low, but could be other problems. -Have you tried a timing light on ...
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| carb problem | 9/15/2007 |
Q: 81 Honda CT70- when i rev this bike up the rpm's stay high for a few seconds then drops back down to ...
A: Gary, sounds like a lack of fuel or an air leak on your intake or carb. -Check the throttle cable ...
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| 2003 Honda Recon 250 | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I'm working on a friend's Honda Recon that he says has not been running in about a year. I ran a ...
A: Kyle, If the bike was parked for a year, I would suspect the fuel system. Have you checked if fuel ...
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| katana clutch wont disengage | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 1990 suzuki Katan 600 and It was sitting for a while and now when I start it and try to put ...
A: Kevin, you said "clutch won't engage" but I'm suspecting you mean the opposite, that it won't ...
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| Starter issue | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 1983 Honda cx 650 custom. When I go to start it the starter just clicks like it is trying ...
A: Bryan, -if you find your starter solenoid near the battery, it has two bigger cables on it. One ...
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| yamaha charging system | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I have an '82 yamaha virago 750 that does not appear to charge the battery when running. Voltmeter ...
A: Garry, -make sure you have a good and charged battery in the bike. Double check cables and fuses ...
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| 1994 Honda Shadow 1100 vt | 9/13/2007 |
Q: After being on holiday and my bike breaking down, the Honda shop found that my stator and rectifier ...
A: Morgan, you have a serious overcharging problem there. I suspect the problem is either a faulty new ...
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| KD80 intermittent high idle | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 1985 KD80 that I recently got running after sitting for 2 years. The problem I am facing is ...
A: Paul, it is likely after sitting so long that the engine seals could be leaking air into the ...
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| Oil Flow | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I am adding an oil cooler to my 2000 Buell X1. I would like to just add it in-line with my return ...
A: Casey, -The large bottom line is the feed to the oil pump. The large line near the top is the ...
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| 93' Suzuki Intruder 800 | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I have a '93 Suzuki Intruder 800. Can you give me any information on where to adjust the clutch and ...
A: Benji, the clutch has no adjustment, it is a hydraulic type with a master cylinder and slave ...
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| Fuse blowing | 9/11/2007 |
Q: My 82 Suzuki GS 1100 EZ blew the main fuse while running about a month ago. Replaced it and ran ...
A: Roger, -it's a dead short somewhere alright, my suggestion would be to unplug the ignition switch ...
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| Stuck in the Solomon Islands | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 Honda CT110 here in the Solomon Islands (South Pacific) and I'm stymied by an ...
A: Tim, -it definitely sounds like a rectifier problem, just make sure you have all the lights working ...
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| 1995 cbr600 - pulsating | 9/11/2007 |
Q: i have a 95 cbr 600 and i just recently replaced the wiring harness, stator, and rectifier. i got ...
A: Jake, check the wires coming from the pulser/rotor area, tighten the connectors, squeeze the female ...
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| 92 CBR 600F2 problems | 9/10/2007 |
Q: So, i was riding on the highway, doing anywhere from 60-70mph. I approached a hill, maybe a 10 - 15 ...
A: Mike, -it might just be a fuel problem, but from your description I would suggest doing a ...
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| Carb leaking | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 93 Honda Z50R that I just recently got a new 88cc big bore kit for it. I got a new carb ...
A: Derek, -the needle valve in the carb needs to shut off the gas flow as the float bowl fills up. ...
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| 1990 Sportster Transmission/Clutch | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My sportster does not want to go into neutral. When I can find neutral it grinds and makes a ...
A: Ward, if this problem started with the changes you made, I would suggest setting your forward ...
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| 1982 suzuki gs550L | 9/9/2007 |
Q: Jeremy again. The previous problem was the battery. I exchanged it and charged the newer one. Now ...
A: Jeremy, the coils are usually between 2.4 - 3.8 ohms on the primary coil wire and 13k - 18k ohms on ...
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| honda 200 x 1985 | 9/9/2007 |
Q: i have a 1985 honda 200x that wont start it has spark
A: James, -check for compression, it should blow your finger off the spark plug hole, use a gauge if ...
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| 1970 Honda CL175 | 9/8/2007 |
Q: Hey wayne, I have been working on a 1970 Honda cl175.I got the bike running and running good. After ...
A: Evan, -is the compression good on both cylinders? -Black plugs usually indicate way too much fuel ...
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| Fuel Starvation | 9/8/2007 |
Q: How can you run a check to see if the engine is in fact getting fuel? I've got a 72 Yamaha xs ...
A: Dwight, -make sure the compression is equal on both cylinders. -Is the carb filling with fuel? ...
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| How to test magneto output | 9/8/2007 |
Q: Hey I have a 1974 Yamaha Dt250. I am wanting to check the output of my magneto with a multimeter I ...
A: Matt, usually the larger coil is for lighting and charging, they can output between 15 and 30 volts ...
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| 1987 Suzuki Savage | 9/7/2007 |
Q: my 1987 suzuki savage is new to me. i am also new to motorcycles and riding. it currently ...
A: Chris, -Check for spark, try a new spark plug. -Make sure battery cables are tight. Ignition timing ...
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| kickstarter | 9/7/2007 |
Q: i own a few old honda minitrail's (z50's and ct70's.) occasionally the kickstarter feels spongy as ...
A: Gary, That mushy feel is a common trait on those clutches. It may be clutch slip or weak clutch ...
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| Honda CL250 | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a 1969 Honda CL250 (Frame # CL250-1003288) and have found it near impossible to ...
A: Cameron, You could adapt a newer set of aftermarket Mikuni carbs in the 24mm or so range, you would ...
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| 2005 yamaha 650 vstar classic carbs | 9/6/2007 |
Q: when i start the bike the needle in the carburator sticks causing the fuel to bypass and dump out ...
A: Bill, fuel can varnish quickly sitting in a carb, but usually takes awhile to make things stick ...
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| 1977 kz650 b-2 camchain tenshioner | 9/5/2007 |
Q: took off broken housing and put back on, now bike doesn't turn over via electric or kick start. ...
A: Lonnie, what housing did you take off, the cam chain tensioner or cam cover? Was the cam chain ...
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| clutch | 9/5/2007 |
Q: How do you adjust the clutch on a 1984 Honda Goldwing Aspencade. 1984.
A: Clarence, No adjustment is necessary. -hydraulic actuated clutches adjust themselves. If you are ...
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| 1970 Honda CL175 | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Hey wayne, I have been working on a 1970 Honda cl175.I got the bike running and running good. After ...
A: Evan, -double check the choke, air filters, and -make sure the carb throttle slides have not been ...
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| 2002 yamaha R6 | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I let my sister rise my bike yesterday when i went to get on it ti would shift to first but it's not ...
A: Robert, -Is the shift lever working okay, not bent? Are you sure it is shifting into gear? -If it ...
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| 1998 Suzuki Marauder Fork Seals | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I am thinking about purchasing a 1998 Suzuki Marauder with 6,400 Miles on it. The owner is telling ...
A: Rob, fork seals fail at various times, they seem prone to leaking, sometimes due to dust and dirt ...
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| Won't Start! | 9/3/2007 |
Q: Hey i just bought a 1982Yamaha maxim 400 and when i got it ran perfectly. Then i took it home and ...
A: Jordan, -do the basics first, check for spark, if no spark, check the fuses, kill button, fix up ...
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| Honda SL125 engine whine | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 1972 Honda SL125 I have restored except the engine. I did not attempt any restoration on ...
A: Robert, Followup: it is starting to sound like it might be in the transmission, since it doesn't ...
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| 1974 Yamaha Dt250 Tailpipe | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 1974 yamaha dt250. I've finally boiled down my excessive smoking issue due to an almost ...
A: Matt, the silencer on these bikes is usually full of some fiberglass material and it fills up with ...
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| Motorcycle that has been sitting. | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I'm looking into purchasing a 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 with fuel injection. The catch is that the ...
A: Aaron, probably the worst thing is old gas drying up and causing problems. The battery will need ...
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| 1982 Honda magna vf750 | 9/2/2007 |
Q: can't get it started having carburtor problems maybe more. Gas run out of two carbs and getting ...
A: Ron, sounds like alot of problems, all you can do is tackle them one at a time. -Carbs shouldn't ...
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| 3 wheeler | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I have an 85 Honda 110 ATC witha transmission/clutch problem. When shifting into a higher gear the ...
A: Tyler, very hard to tell without being there, could be clutch not releasing but more likely worn ...
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| New battery drained immediately | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Just placed a new battery into a suzuki GSX250, I started it a couple of times (the bike idled for ...
A: Hamish, -the battery should be charged up slowly when new with a low amp charger, (2 amp) -Once ...
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| Honda 400A knock | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I purchased a Honda CB400A 1978 with 5100 miles in very good shape,needed full choke to run so full ...
A: Stephen, -many things can make noise in an engine, in your case I would suggest it might be the ...
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| 93 Honda Z50R Clutch Screws | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have a Honda Z50R that I am replacing the oil pump with a better one. I am have a very hard time ...
A: Derek, if you don't have the screws out yet, an impact driver is a good purchase. Find one with ...
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| locked out | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have accidently locked my keys in the glovebox area of my 75 goldwing. I placed them in the tray, ...
A: Tim, your ignition switch may have a key code on it, some Honda dealers can make a new key from ...
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| Honda Nighthawk Ignition | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 1983 Honda Nighthawk CB650SC and I'm having trouble with the ignition. The problem usually ...
A: Mike, my first inclination is toward checking -battery cables and ground wires. -clean the fuse ...
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| 85 vulcan 700 won't start after warm | 8/31/2007 |
Q: The bike starts fine when first started. After a few minutes if you shut it off it will turn over ...
A: Harry, -Have you checked for good fuel supply to the carbs, fuel filter? -Next time it won't ...
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| ignition switch | 8/30/2007 |
Q: hey justin, im new in the bike world, i changed my ignition switch on my bike, the thing is that i ...
A: Joel, with your clutch in, side stand up and kill button off, you should get power to the starter ...
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| 1973 CB350 | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I'm $150 in the hole. I've got my bike broken down completely, with basically no motorcycle repair ...
A: Joel, I doubt it would be worth having a shop rebuild it, even if you could find someone willing. ...
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| Baja 250 only 404kms lost all spark | 8/30/2007 |
Q: My baja 250 lost all spark after the kids said they went through a water hole . I have replaced the ...
A: Les, -this likely uses a CDI ignition system consisting of a magnetic flywheel or rotor and an ...
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| 84 Harley | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I need to know how to replace the Clutch cable on an E84 harley XLX 1000. When I go to put the cover ...
A: Pat, Harley did a change on that clutch mechanism sometime in 1984, I suppose to make it better? ...
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| 96 Kawasaki ZX-7R Coolant Overheating | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Just got a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R. The coolant starts to boil extremely bad in the coolant ...
A: Chris, Followup: Chris, the water pump and oil pump are a unit on these I believe. You may be able ...
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| VTX 1800 Front shock rebuild info | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Can you find information on line about the rebuild procedure on the forks on a VTX 1800 without ...
A: Ray, -this webpage has a fork rebuild similar to what you would basically need to do on your ...
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| TRIUMP BONAVILLE | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 1998 TRIUMP BONIVILLE..I STARTED THE BIKE TO MOVE IT AND IT WAS FINE...I WENT TO START IT ...
A: Tony, -you will have to do some checking to see if it is a fuel problem or ignition related. -Get ...
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| 1971 sporster light motor noise | 8/28/2007 |
Q: hi i just purchased a 1971 shovelhead and there is light tapping coming from the push rods i did ...
A: Jason, a few things can cause valve train noise. -dirty or faulty lifters or lifter block ...
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| electrical | 8/27/2007 |
Q: 1984 fj 600 yamaha When I first start from cold charging system is at14.5 run for about5 min then ...
A: Damien, -Disconnect and check for 60-70 "AC" volts between the three stator wires on the stator ...
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| motorcycle | 8/27/2007 |
Q: i own a1980 yamaha 850 speacial and it was running and one day it starting popping back through the ...
A: Tim, does it have spark? If it has spark, try some carb cleaner or wd40 or such in the intake of ...
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| dead battery | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 2002 suzuki marauder with 4000 miles and the battery keeps dying...i replaced the ...
A: David, -double check any connectors around the rectifier, battery and stator plug. Check all fuses. ...
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| 2003 Yamaha V-Star won't start! | 8/26/2007 |
Q: ..I have a 2003 V-Star with 6,000 miles on it that suddenly won't start. I pulled it out of the ...
A: Lee, -did you check for fuel in the carbs? -It could be a fuse on the fuel pump circuit or loose ...
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| 2002 Yamaha V-star 1100 | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I am looking to buy a used 1100 Yamaha. The bike i am interested in won't start. Owner charged the ...
A: Bill, -yes there is a starter relay, is the battery good? -Make sure the battery cables are tight, ...
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| dry spark plugs honda xl250r '83 | 8/26/2007 |
Q: My bike died the other day while I was riding it. I was driving along at 65 mph and it dropped down ...
A: Jeff, try some carb spray or wd40 in the intake and see if it fires on it. Then you know it's likely ...
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| Honda VF750 Sabre Clutch Problem | 8/25/2007 |
Q: On my 1982 Honda VF750 Sabre with 42K mi I can upshift to any gear, but shifting down can only be ...
A: Alexander, your problem is likely the shifter arm spring broke. Number 17 in this picture: ...
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| 82 Yamaha Maxim 650 shocks | 8/25/2007 |
Q: i've noticed that my front shocks are just a bit mushy for my liking. i was wondering, how do you ...
A: Adam, glad you asked, yes you can over-do the air filling. Check the pressure with a regular air ...
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| 1980 cbk 750 honda | 8/24/2007 |
Q: why would it keep fouling plugs mostly in #3 cylinder?
A: Jonathan, it depends if the fouling is dry or wet, dry fouling is black, fluffy looking, caused by ...
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| 1981 Yamaha 650 Special dies at high rpm | 8/24/2007 |
Q: My 1981 Yamaha 650 Special came out to play after being in storage for 12 years. It had a problem ...
A: Paul, -have the main carb jets and emulsion tubes underneath them been cleaned well? Check petcock ...
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| 1989 yamaha xt350 | 8/24/2007 |
Q: while cleaning out my grandmothers barn i came across a 1989 yamaha xt350. it turned out that my ...
A: Joel, If it turns over, I suggest a compression check first, this will give you an indication of ...
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| 76 yam clutch ass. | 8/23/2007 |
Q: 76 yam se 650 assembling clutch. clymer manual doesnot seem to have any torque spec or height ...
A: Guy/JW, these screws have a shoulder on them so the height and spring pressure is correct when they ...
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| 1984 cb750 nighthawk | 8/23/2007 |
Q: i have a 84 nighthawk and the bike runs well except for the fact that it seems to have valve noise ...
A: Jim, with the noise as you described, I suspect a bad tappet or possibly cam wear, I can't see it ...
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| will not start | 8/22/2007 |
Q: i can push the kick starter down with my pinky finger with no problem. it wont start while push ...
A: Sultan, -if you have no compression, then it is most likely engine problems. Remove the spark plug, ...
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| 1984 cb750 nighthawk | 8/22/2007 |
Q: i have a 84 nighthawk and the bike runs well except for the fact that it seems to have valve noise ...
A: Jim, tappet problems are not common, but you may have wear on the camshaft, tappet, shim or ...
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| 1985 Yamaha Virago XV700 | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I'm still looking for a good deal on a used Virago XV700. This one has 10K mi. Tends to backfire ...
A: Berry, backfiring has many causes, alot of bikes new and old have the occasional backfire. Newer ...
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| 1980 Goldwing 1100 Interstate | 8/21/2007 |
Q: six cylinder head bolts, two are long. Do they go in the top right and top left of block? Father ...
A: Rob, yes, the long bolts go in the top outside holes on the head. The six 10mm bolts are torqued ...
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| 1985 Harley soft tail 1340 EVO 4spd. | 8/21/2007 |
Q: Wayne, I recently installed 2inch drag pipes with baffles and now when I twist the throttle quickly ...
A: Andy, If your carb is stock it would be a Keihin butterfly type carb with a flange connection. ...
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| 82 yamaha seca xs400rj sputters | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I recently prepared my 82 yamaha for running again, after sitting idle for the last 3 years. So of ...
A: Alan, even though there was some corrosion on the coils, it might not be the reason the right ...
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| 78 cb 125 trouble when warmed up | 8/20/2007 |
Q: i thought this bike was running perfect until i took it for a decent ride (10 miles+).On the way ...
A: Eric, sounds like either a stuck advance unit or a lean fuel mixture. If you put the bike in gear ...
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| 1982 suzuki gs 550L | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I own a 1982 suzuki gs 550L. I put in a new stator and a new battery. With both, the bike will turn ...
A: Jeremy, -could be a couple of things, first off just to clarify something, the charging system and ...
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| Yamaha DT400 timing | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I've got a 1976 Yamaha DT400 and I'd like to check the ignition timing. Can you help?
A: Tom, -the timing can be checked with a timing light on the flywheel. There is usually some timing ...
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| V Star 1100 - Will not run unless choke is on | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 Yamaha VStar 1100 (XV1100). It only has about 2600 miles. About 6 weeks ago while ...
A: Troy, -double check the battery connections, they have to be clean and tight or electrical problems ...
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| 82 yamaha seca xs400rj sputters | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I recently prepared my 82 yamaha for running again, after sitting idle for the last 3 years. So of ...
A: Alan, First, -try a new spark plug, check the wires and plug caps, the caps should be under 5k ...
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| Honda Nighthawk Whoes | 8/18/2007 |
Q: Okay, I bought a nighthawk from a coworker I put a battery in it and it started right up. A little ...
A: John, I don't know where to start, is the battery good and fully charged? -If your signals come on ...
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| 2000 warrior 350 | 8/18/2007 |
Q: A friend of mine has a warrior 350 that seems to hit the rev limiter at about 3000rpm. We checked ...
A: Kyle, -have you checked the reverse limiter on the left case, it needs to be clean. -Also the ...
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| 1986 Rebel 250 | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I was just given this bike and was told it needed a chain tensioner. When I first tried to start it, ...
A: Carlo, -it sounds like the starter drive is broken or worn. It has little rollers and springs, they ...
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| 1984 Yamaha Virago XV700 | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I'm looking at this bike to buy. Has 14,080 mi. Runs great, but fouls the front sparkplug when ...
A: Berry, -fouling the plug could be for various reasons. -Is it dry black fouling or wet oily ...
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| SMOKE COMING FROM MY TAILPIPE | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a katana 600 and had my carbs done cleaned etc it has been sitting up for at least ...
A: Fred, -have you taken the bike for a long run yet, could just be condensation burning off the ...
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| Valve adjustment | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1994 Magna 750. I'm trying to adjust the valves, but see no information in my repair manual ...
A: Randall, the reason it is not in the manual is because most owners don't have the tools or parts to ...
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| 1971 honda sl125 | 8/16/2007 |
Q: My bike has been sitting inside for 20 plus years . I t was my first bike when I was 13. I have gone ...
A: Don, I had a SL100 when I was about 14, I know these bikes quite well. -Top left side of your ...
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| yamaha bike | 8/16/2007 |
Q: Hey there Wayne, I just bought a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 Thundercat. The oil hasn't been changed in the ...
A: Alicia, Most bikes are similar when it comes to an oil change. Warm the bike up a bit so the old ...
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| clutch | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a 1984 Yamaha Venture. I took it out for a little stroll. Parked it in my shed. It ...
A: Kevin, the clutch slave cylinder has likely leaked all your fluid out. The best answer is probably ...
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| yamaha yz 125 | 8/15/2007 |
Q: i just bought this bike and it makes a rattling noise when running and i believe it is the crank ...
A: Vanesa, -if it makes a knocking noise when you rev it up, it might be a loose rod bearing. -If it ...
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| 1986 xr600 Honda | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I just purchased the bike. It needed rings, because it had low compression and burning oil. After ...
A: Philip, these engines have lots of vacuum and so need lots of air available through the intake ...
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| 2004 vtx 1300s | 8/14/2007 |
Q: i was having an electrical problem or still am? My lights were flickering, directionals, neutral ...
A: Mike, The 22 pin connector goes to your ICM or ignition control module, no wonder it stalled out. ...
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| Starting Problem | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 Honda Nighthawk 750 which I just replaced the battery in. The bike ran great for a ...
A: Emily, -It is possible you are getting some charge but maybe not enough to keep the battery fully ...
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| 1987 kawasaki ex500 | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I'm pretty clueless about bikes =/ I'm in the process my 1st bike (1987 EX500), the only thing ...
A: Thomas, -gas gets bad very quickly, it can varnish or plug up carb jets in just a month or two of ...
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| Dead cylinder after 1500 rpm 79 Honda 500 Custom | 8/13/2007 |
Q: werkin on a 79 Honda 500 Custom. It idles great, but when I rev it up just a little the left ...
A: Mike, does it improve if you partially choke the air intake? It sounds lean, did you soak the carb ...
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| carburator | 8/13/2007 |
Q: My carburator will not idle propely or when i come to a stop the idle will have wide variations in ...
A: Eric, if your spark plug is black and sooty, -your choke is on, -your air filter is plugged up ...
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| how do you bleed brakes on a 1982 yamaha Seca bike | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 Seca Yamaha Bike I would like to know how do u bleed the brakes on them we tried and ...
A: Marty, the brakes are a little tricky to bleed because air can get trapped in the master cylinder ...
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| lurching and bucking Honda Shadow | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I just got an '83 Honda Shadow and it's had the air filter cleaned and the carbs as well. But ...
A: Katherine, -make sure battery cables aren't loose. -water in the fuel possibly. -did it do this ...
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| clutch lever has no pressure | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I have an '83 honda shadow VT750C and recently installed a new stator. I had to drain the hyralic ...
A: Tim, If nothing was changed during the work on the stator, it is likely just air trapped somewhere. ...
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| carburator | 8/12/2007 |
Q: My carburator will not idle propely or when i come to a stop the idle will have wide variations in ...
A: Eric, -have you made sure the cable has some free play and is not sticking? -I am not sure what ...
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| watercraft carb adjustment | 8/11/2007 |
Q: Any advice will be helpful. I have a 3 cyl 750 cc 2 stroke polaris watercraft. One piston was burnt ...
A: John, -not sure what carb you have, I thought maybe a Mikuni BN series for watercraft. -The lower ...
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| carbs, yamaha xs 400 maxim | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I need two new diaphram assemblies. I was wondering if there are other model carbs that will fit ...
A: Jeff, parts are getting rare for these bikes, you may be able to adapt some vm type mikuni's with ...
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| Goldwing transmission problem | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 94 goldwing ,It's making noise around oil filter area, when you engage the clutch it makes ...
A: Clint, sounds like the front shifter dogs are worn, you could remove the front cover under the oil ...
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| 2003 yamaha rapor | 8/10/2007 |
Q: i have a 2003 yamaha rapor that will not start, it turn over all day long,i just replace the coil ...
A: Mike, -If you have spark, it's likely the ignition is working or at least it's trying. Coils ...
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| 1971 Honda CB350 Neutral Switch | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I recently experienced a strange problem with a 1971 Honda CB350's neutral switch. Normally when i ...
A: Andrew, -It sounds like the switch is stuck or the wire is shorted somewhere to ground. -The ...
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| changed clutch still wont go | 8/10/2007 |
Q: Hey man i have a 2000 Honda CBR 600 F4. I was recently practicing my willies. Then I tried to do a ...
A: Patrick, -the engine gear turns the big gear on the clutch basket, the power then is transferred to ...
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| 1984 honda shadow vt700 | 8/9/2007 |
Q: when my bike gets hot the clutch will engage, but the bike will not move. when i let it sit and cool ...
A: Robert, -if your bike doesn't move, the clutch is likely burnt out. You say it engages when hot but ...
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| starter | 8/9/2007 |
Q: does a 1979 honda goldwing starter fit on a 1982 honda goldwing 1100
A: Kody, -some of the parts will fit like the starter brushes and starter clutch rollers. I don't ...
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| 1976 CB750 Exhaust | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I'm having trouble removing the exhaust on my '76 CB750. The Phillips head bolts are really tight ...
A: Grant, Note: (I have had better luck with the tapered square screw extractors than with the spiral ...
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| 1990 ninja | 8/8/2007 |
Q: this bike will run fine untill it gets hot(oil bubble through the looking glass)and then it just ...
A: Jim, -sounds hot, on the bottom of the radiator is your fan sensor switch, this is supposed to turn ...
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| 93 kawasaki zx600c | 8/8/2007 |
Q: Im having electrical problems .. I jus bought this bike and all it need was the carb to be clean and ...
A: Anthony, -you will need a test light or multimeter to do any troubleshooting. Also the manual is ...
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| Replacement coils for CB350G | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I need to purchase replacement coils for my 1973 CB350G. I can't find OEM replacements, and I'm ...
A: Morgan, your bike uses points and condensors so likely the ignition coils will be rated at 4-5 ohms ...
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| 2005 Suzuki Boulivard | 8/7/2007 |
Q: My 2005 Suzuki C50 has a noisy engine. I only have 2500 miles on it, just bought it. When I start it ...
A: Al, -Many of the newer V engines seem to be noisy. It might just be the design of the valve train ...
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| yamaha r6 brake lights flicker whn engaged | 8/7/2007 |
Q: both front and back will make brake lights flicker or go out when engaged all the way or too fast. ...
A: Ramona, (The front and rear brake each has it's own switch, that's why I suspect the wiring, ...
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| 1985 honda goldwing | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I am having a problem with the charging system. I have put a new rectifer and stator! And it still ...
A: Brian, -have you checked the charging output at the battery? Should have 13.5-14.5 volts. -The ...
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| coughing carbs | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 1980 honda cb900c 45,000 miles I ride all the time usually 2 tanks of gas on weekends (top ...
A: Bill, Sounds like a lean fuel problem at low speed. -could be some water in the fuel or some dirt ...
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| high idle on Suzuki GS550E | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I just finished rebuilding and restoring a 1983 Suzuki GS550E. I had the carbs off, cleaned and ...
A: Jed, generally a change that leans out the fuel mixture or changes timing can cause this. I imagine ...
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| Excessive smoking | 8/5/2007 |
Q: Hey I have a 1974 Yamaha Dt250 with the Yamalube oil injection system. The bike smokes way too ...
A: Matt, -two things it might be, but most likely the first: -on the clutch side of your engine, ...
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| 1983 honda nighthawk cb550sc | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I would appreate any help that I could get thank you very much. cyril
A: Cyril, -cylinder 1 and 4 use the same coil so if the right side is hot and the left side warm I ...
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| Throttle Response | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 1990 suzuki gsx750f katana. The bike starts and idles fine but when i open up the throttle ...
A: Colton, -you are partly right in a way, the tank does have a vent, but it is to let pressure out ...
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| Yamaha grizzly 600 | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I need to pull the engine on my 99 grizzly 4x4. The manual does not address the front axel on engine ...
A: Jay, you may have to remove the axles and both drive assemblies to get the drive shafts out of the ...
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| 1973 CB350 | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I bought my CB350 2 years ago, 1973 with 7500 miles on it, great shape. I really enjoy riding in ...
A: Randy, it may be plugged carb jets and would require taking the various jets out and cleaning them. ...
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| trouble starting when hot | 8/3/2007 |
Q: i have a 1982 honda shadow when its cold it will fire right up but if i ride awhile and the motors ...
A: Todd, is your bike a 83? I think that's when the Shadow was first manufactured. Anyway, I think ...
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| replacing front brake levers | 8/2/2007 |
Q: is there anything tricky about this, other than just removing the broken lever and putting the new ...
A: Tim, both levers just have the one screw and a nut holding them on. Just watch out for the brake ...
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| honda V45 magna | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 1986 V45 magna which was running fine till today. I changed the plugs but its running rough ...
A: John, -by your description of the problem, it sounds like it may be having some fuel problems. ...
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| 1981 Yamaha 850 | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 81 yamaha 850 that was running a little rough. Last fall it would leak gas thru the air ...
A: Rich, -it sounds like the carbs may need cleaning and possibly new float needle valves. -The oil ...
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| Yamaha Motorcycle | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I need to know what is the firering order for a 1981 yamaha XJ550
A: David, -each coil fires two plugs, so hook one set of coil wires to cylinder 1 and 4, the other ...
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| 1969 yamaha 250 DT1B enduro | 8/1/2007 |
Q: i recently obtained this and am restoring it...i have all the manuels but it does not say WHAT type ...
A: Cathy, -the autolube uses a good quality 2 cycle oil for motorcycles. -Yamaha has there own ...
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| Added To Much Oil to 86 1/2 Suzuki Intruder 700 | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I just bought an 86 1/2 (87) Suzuki Intruder 700. I drove it 200 miles to my buddies on Saturday ...
A: Josh, it sounds like the engine may have at least momentarily seized a piston from lack of oil. ...
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| Running hot | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I have recently purchased a 1981 Goldwing. Everything seems to work fine except after running for a ...
A: Bill, -you can check the fan directly by applying power to it. Blue wire is positive. -Also if you ...
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| clutch replacement | 7/31/2007 |
Q: My friend and I are trying to replace a cluch on his 1993 GSXR 750. but the cover seems to be stuck? ...
A: Terry, -Most likely the cover is stuck on the dowel pins. -Double check for any screws that may be ...
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| 2003 yamaha 125cc dirt bike | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I am putting a new piston in and cannot find the marks to time the valves. The cam sprocket has one ...
A: Terry, -the valves are usually timed with the piston at top dead center or "TDC" -You can check ...
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| 1987 CBR1000 transmission | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 1987 CBR1000F honda hurricane. the transmission is partially not working. I think that i ...
A: Jared, it is possible the transmission is damaged, but another possibility is the shifter mechanism. ...
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| Yamaha Battery Sensor | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 Yamaha Virago 920 which has a computerized monitor system. Part of the display has ...
A: Lee, -the sensor has to be fooled into thinking it is attached to the battery. -Get a 2000 ohm, 1/2 ...
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| Oil Capacity for 1982 Honda Magna 750 | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 1982 Honda Magna 750. I'm ordering the manual, but it's not here yet. What is the ...
A: Roy, They usually take about 2.4 us quarts or 2.6 litres. I would suggest adding 2 quarts and then ...
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| Carb problem | 7/29/2007 |
Q: Wayne, I have a 1976 Honda CB360T. I have new 32mm mikuni carbs. The air box and exhaust has been ...
A: James, -if your choke lever is on the carbs, usually the choke lever goes down and the plunger goes ...
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| xr250r timing | 7/29/2007 |
Q: need diagram of timing marks for 93 xr250r honda if any ave.
A: Ollie, Are we talking about ignition timing or camshaft timing? Here is a description, I have no ...
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| 1969 honda sl 90 | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have had this motorcycle since it was born. Always garage kept. But now needs help- tires, carb ...
A: Lee, -if you need specific help on a repair problem, you can ask here. I would recommend getting a ...
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| 1975 Honda cb750 electric start problem | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I am trying to get the electric start to operate e with no success. There is a new battery. I get ...
A: Will, -a quick check to eliminate the starter motor is to hook a good battery straight onto the ...
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| QA50 with spark problem | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 1972 QA50 with no spark, and I noticed you had the same. Did you get the bike running? What ...
A: Ben, a few things to look over are: -Are the points contacts clean, sometimes they need cleaning ...
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| Dim headlight problem | 7/27/2007 |
Q: Hey I was wondering if you could help me figure out a puzzling problem I have. For starters I have ...
A: Matt, 1 volt is pretty lame, may be a bad ground. -have you tried running a ground wire to the ...
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| 1981 CB750C Clutch Adjustment | 7/27/2007 |
Q: Just bought this bike two days ago. No manual, yet. Need adjustment specs on the screw with lock nut ...
A: Steve, the noise is likely in the transmission or some bearing near the clutch possibly. If the ...
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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, -have you noticed the cooling fan come on? It should come on a bit over half-way on the temp ...
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| leaking oil | 7/26/2007 |
Q: i just bought a 1985 suzuki gs550L, it starts and idles fine for about 10 minutes, when the rpms ...
A: Brian, -if it is leaking oil from the exhaust port, you probably need to check the compression, ...
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| 1983 honda 750 shadow | 7/26/2007 |
Q: bike was working fine, just quit, will only rev, nothing at back wheel, but if you but it on the ...
A: Kim, sounds like the clutch is slipping. If everything looks and feels normal on the outside, like ...
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| firing problem crf 80 | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I have a honda crf-80 that is not firing. I need to know how to ohm out the pick-up and stator and ...
A: Steve, is there any spark with a new plug? The pickup tab on the flywheel is just metal, it may or ...
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| rear shock leaking oil type substance | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I just noticed today that there is an oil type substance leaking from the bottom of the shock. Do I ...
A: Paul, -if you are sure it is the shock leaking, I would say likely it needs replacing. -The oil ...
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| 97' kawasaki zx7r died mid flight | 7/25/2007 |
Q: Hey Wayne, I just bought my ninja,it ran great some 30 miles home started fine the next morning, ...
A: Erik, sounds like the bike doesn't like your new job ;) Start with checking the most obvious or ...
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| 1983 v65 magna | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 1983 V65 MAGNA.I HAVE A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE TURN SIGNALS. THEY SOMETIMES WON'T ...
A: Alan, -get yourself a testlight or multimeter if you don't have one. There should be power to your ...
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| 1983 honda v45 magna VF750 | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have this strange problem: When i use my bike for about 20min, i got a huge loss of power, the RPM ...
A: Daniel, a couple of possibilities are: Check the gas tank for vacuum/pressure buildup, it may have ...
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| non running | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have a non-running Kawasaki KE 125 late 1970's early 1980's and I don't really know a lot about ...
A: John, -first thing is see if it has compression, otherwise the engine needs a rebuild. Two strokes ...
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| 1973 honda cb 350-carbs | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Own a 1973 CB 350 and I am having trouble figuring out why I have to have the choke fully engaged in ...
A: Boyd, Also, check out these websites: http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/interactiveMC.html ...
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| Carb problem | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Wayne, I have a 1976 Honda CB360T. I have new 32mm mikuni carbs. The air box and exhaust has been ...
A: James, -What kind of choke system do you have? If it is plungers the plunger needs to be down for ...
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| How to Un-flood CBR 600? | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I am pretty sure my 1999 Honda CBR 600 F4 is flooded. How would you recommend I Un-Flood it? I've ...
A: Jesse, Note: Optional:take the plugs out and use the starter to clear out the gas. Watch that the ...
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| speedometer | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 99 Kawasaki ZX 6R. At about 80-90mph the speedometer needle twitches about 10mph each way. ...
A: Mark, did you replace the sensor near the front sprocket? Is the sensor grounded well and is it ...
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| Removal of GN250 Stator | 7/22/2007 |
Q: So I've tracked my charging issues down to the stator, and have pulled off the lefthand side engine ...
A: Giles, do you have the case off? If not you have to remove the sprocket cover, all the case screws ...
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| surge tank removal | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750. I recently had problems with it and I think I narrowed it down to ...
A: Brett, slip the spring bands off the surge tank ducts and remove the mounting bolts below. Pull the ...
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| Engine won't turn over | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a 1982 Yamaha XJ650L, and the engine won't turn over. I was told the engine turned ...
A: Virginia, it sounds like the starter clutch is slipping or some related gear. The manual should ...
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| motor cycle ignition | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I have just bought a 1970 honda cl350. Every thing works,mechanical,lights,and gears. Problem, no ...
A: Keith, chances are it needs the points cleaned and set or replaced. They are under the top left ...
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| 2 questions | 7/20/2007 |
Q: 1st,my 77honda cb 550.clutch has started slipping.55,000 miles.what is the proper procedure to ...
A: Audie, with that mileage, I imagine the clutch needs replacing. Just make sure the clutch lever is ...
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| 1987 700 magna | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Is there a way to tighten the oil pump drive chain? and how much slack should be in it?
A: Chuck, the chain is just replaced during rebuilds. It has no adjustment. It should have 1/4" to ...
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| Old Honda and chinese clone engines | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I have several old C105 Honda 55 Trails bikes, can any of the Chimnese made Honda clone engines fit, ...
A: Glenn, sound like a fun project. I believe it could be done with some minor modifications. I am not ...
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| how does the batt rechage? | 7/19/2007 |
Q: i have a 85 virago that i just bought. i know how a battery charges on a car, and altenator. well ...
A: Kevin, -Check if the bike is charging 13.5-14 volts at the battery. If not, the battery, stator or ...
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| 87 Honda Shadow vt700 Turn Signal Problem | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I wouldn't consider myself as mechanically minded, but I can follow a service manual if need be. I ...
A: Manny, Do you have the dual filament bulbs in the front? They are 12volt 23 and 8 watts. The rear ...
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| Kawasaki Ninja 250 | 7/18/2007 |
Q: My bike has been sitting for about a year. I tried to start it and it wouldn't start. I tried to ...
A: Adam, likely the carbs are gummed up from sitting. Stick a spark plug in one of the wires and see if ...
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| 1981 Honda | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I am looking into purchasing my neighbor's 1981 Honda Custom 400. I have no mechanical experience ...
A: Miles, the price sounds good, if it only needs minor repairs. When you buy something not running you ...
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| Front wheel camber issue | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 1982 Honda CM450E. The front wheel is just about rubbing the right fork. There is no ...
A: Mike, something is either bent or out of place. Check that the wheel has a spacer opposite the side ...
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| Rear wheel | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 96 or 95 suzki and i took the rear wheel off but i cant put it back on because i dont know ...
A: Antonio, -Suzuki makes many models of bikes, and all the wheels are different. I would need your ...
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| Waring Lights on a 82 Yamaha Seca | 7/17/2007 |
Q: and I charged the battery, but still nothing. I can honk the horn, but I can't turn any of the ...
A: Samantha, -get a 12 volt testlight or multimeter so you can check positively that power is getting ...
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| '02 Yamaha V-Star Rotor Removal | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have an '02 V-Stra Classic which started rattling and siezed up on the way to work one day. When ...
A: Eddie, You gave me a 7 for knowledge, what do you find unknowledgable about a full and complete ...
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| 1983 yamaha virago 500 | 7/16/2007 |
Q: i had just recently purchased this 1983 yamaha virago 500 and replaced the carbrueator sleeve <the ...
A: Nick, -check the spark plugs color to see if it is running rich (black) or lean (whitish). It may ...
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| Honda XR 250 speedometer | 7/15/2007 |
Q: Dual sport 1995 Honda xr250 .It appears all the parts are there,after looking it up on Babbits ...
A: Ken, try bikebandit.com or StarCity for parts diagrams. the wheel usually has like a flange or ...
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| Honda Shadow | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I need to know how to clean the carbs for a 1983 Honda Shadow vt500 ? Thank You, Keith
A: Keith, carb cleaning is much the same on most carbs. Here are some sites that may help: ...
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| 92 Virago Headlight Failure | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 92 Yamaha Virago XV750. The headlight is no longer working. I've changed the lamp and ...
A: Greg, the cause is usually up in your starter button assembly. A red/yellow wire goes from the fuse ...
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| 1980 exciter 250 | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I just got this bike running again after 4 years. The bike runs good but I can't get the bike to ...
A: LeRoy, -first make sure the shift lever is not hitting on anything on the outside of the case. -does ...
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| Front tire removal 1999 Marauder | 7/14/2007 |
Q: 1999 Suzuki Marauder (VZ 800) Trying to remove front wheel. Owners manual says to remove bolts from ...
A: Scott, Just a followup note: be careful not to bump the brake lever when the caliper is off the ...
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| fuel cock | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 1985 yamaha virago 750 ,when ever I turn the fuel cock to prime I completely flood the ...
A: Mike, it sounds like the float levels are too high or the float needle valves are leaking badly. The ...
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| 1975 Honda CB500t Fouled Plugs | 7/13/2007 |
Q: My bike has been in various shops for almost a year trying to get to the bottom of this problem. I ...
A: Ray, have you checked the ignition advance unit? If the timing is late the fuel may not have enough ...
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| Honda CB900C Charging system | 7/13/2007 |
Q: Wayne I have an 81 CB900C. The battery will not stay charged. This is the second new battery I ...
A: Roger, check the voltage at the battery when running fast, should be around 14 volts. The amperage ...
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| CB360T lost compression on left side | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 1975 Honda CB360T with 15k on the odo. that was in OK running condition (started up cold ...
A: Corey, -possibly the rust has plugged the fuel line or the fuel inlet needle valve in the carb. Try ...
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| fuel | 7/12/2007 |
Q: 2000 Kaw Drifter. I block air to air filter runs better also better gas milage. Will this hurt my ...
A: James, some bikes are set very lean when new, it may help to increase the main jet size. When you ...
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| 1991 Honda Shadow 600 - Fuel issue? | 7/12/2007 |
Q: Wayne. I have a 91 Honda Shadow 600 (with a duel carb this model year). I recently taken it to the ...
A: Reid, it may be looking for fuel for various reasons. -does it do it any more frequently when ...
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| 2000 650 v star | 7/11/2007 |
Q: bike was put up with gas in it for about 2 yrs. we removed carbs & cleaned. new filters & all. bike ...
A: James, this is a wild guess, but did you check the carb heater? It helps cold starts. It is a little ...
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| Backfiring | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Hi i have an 05 honda crf 450 and i havent really rode it since feb or april of this year but i have ...
A: Donny, fuel can go bad within a couple of months, have you tried running some fresh fuel through it? ...
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| 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000cc Engine Problems | 7/11/2007 |
Q: When I am riding my bike down the highway at about 65 or 70mph the engine tends to surge for a short ...
A: Kyle, since the bike restarts and runs okay for a time, and it only happens at high speeds, I ...
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| Honda shadow quits | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 1984 Honda Shadow VT500 which I bought 2 months ago. I've been riding it every day until ...
A: Kevin, -have you checked the fuel flow from the gas tank? Sounds like it's running out of gas. -It ...
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| Forks GSX 125 - Suzuki | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering If you could Help me here, i am in need of some front fors for a suzuki gsx 125 ...
A: Cameron, I believe they might work, make sure to take some measurements first. Stay away from the ...
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| Motercycle | 7/10/2007 |
Q: My Honda V65 is overheating and my prestone boils out the over flow. I have cheeked the water ...
A: Jeff, did they try a different radiator cap? If it sucks air in the system, it will have problems. ...
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| twinstar 185 electrical problem | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I have a honda 1978 twinstar 185 and the battery only stays charged for a week or so. I bought a ...
A: Michelle, It sounds like your charging system has some problems. If you run a battery dead, it is ...
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| 87 Honda Shadow 700 Oil Capacity | 7/9/2007 |
Q: Can you please tell me what the oil capacity is for my 87 honda shadow 700? Maybe I'm the dipstick, ...
A: John, It takes between 2.3 to 3.0 us quarts depending on how dry it is. I suggest warming it up a ...
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| 87 ninja 750 - In gear and going nowhere? | 7/9/2007 |
Q: My bike progressively lost power as I was riding it today. It started on the highway at 100km/hr in ...
A: Steve, sounds like the clutch is gone. Open your oil filler screw and it will smell like something ...
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| Yamaha XJ750 | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I have just purchased a 1986 Yamaha XJ750. It was used here in Western Australia by the state ...
A: Jason, -first thing I would check is compression psi on that fouling cylinder. It may have built up ...
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| head gasket | 7/8/2007 |
Q: Wayne I've had trouble sealing the head gasket on a 1975 Honda 750/4 sohc.Was not seal when I ...
A: Walter, this is common with the SOHC fours. Torque is not always the answer, as the problem is more ...
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| 84 VF700C Magna Carb | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I just finished rebuilding the carbs on my 84 V45 Magna and have the carbs back in the bike. ...
A: Julia, if it is the line I am thinking of the lines coming off the "T" should go to each carbs fuel ...
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| Add an electric start | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I have a Suzuki 350S 1991 Dual Purpose. It has a kick start. I am having trouble starting the bike ...
A: Diane, it might be conceivable but I wouldn't recommend it due to the high cost of changing all the ...
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| fork oil capacity | 7/7/2007 |
Q: On a 1985 maxim 700, can you tell me what the front fork oil capacity is supossed to be in each ...
A: Lenny, I checked a few manuals and each one gives me a different amount, possibly because one is for ...
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| Air Box and Idle Problem | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 1981 Yamaha XS650 Special that I've been rebuilding. I've noticed that there are two hoses ...
A: Jeremiah, that tube is for the engine breather. It hooks onto the top of the engine at the rear ...
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| yamaha 750 fuel | 7/6/2007 |
Q: My Husband has a 1977 Yamaha 750. It idles very high when stopped. After adjusting the carbs it will ...
A: Shannon, -I suspect the slides in the carbs may be sticking. They have vacuum operated carb slides. ...
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| mikuni carbs | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Wayne, I need your help again. I have a 1976 honda cb360T. I recently bought the mikuni 32mm round ...
A: Jim, -remove your old carbs and cables. You have to remove the screws on the throttle housing and ...
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| 1981 Honda CB750K- brakes | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I am having two problems: I snapped my front brake lever in half, so I went to get a new one from my ...
A: Alex, maybe you can take the broken pieces in and have the parts guy see if he can match it up with ...
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| 1983 midnight virago 750 | 7/5/2007 |
Q: starter does and always has made bad grinding noise took to sho ,they said this model is known for ...
A: Jesse, -yes, you are exactly right. The gear gets flat and it doesn't engage properly. -You can ...
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| r1 problem | 7/5/2007 |
Q: i have a 2001 yamaha R1. when i run it for a while it breaks up bad. its running at normal temp.when ...
A: Steve, have you tried reading a new set of spark plugs, if so, do they look black=rich or light ...
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| cr 80 1997 | 7/4/2007 |
Q: my nethews bike runs for five minutes then cuts out despite the number of plugs we fit to it we have ...
A: Al, -resistance is futile, I mean resistance checks. Often parts will not work even if the ...
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| throttle won't reverse itself | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I am having 1989 honda CBR, and throttle won't reverse itself. When I rolled on throttle and ...
A: Don, -check the throttle spring, but most likely it is the throttle tube or grip sticking. ...
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| problems | 7/3/2007 |
Q: i have got an 82 Honda CB 650. got it from a friend and it had been sitting around. i cleaned out ...
A: Spencer, sounds like a stuck throttle slide, make sure the slides are free and cutaway to the back. ...
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| sunken gas tank | 7/2/2007 |
Q: Wayne, I would like your help with this problem. I have a 2002 Yamaha v-star 650 classic. The fuel ...
A: Bill, you definitely have some serious vacuum there. Tanks often have a vent tube somewhere,it ...
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| battery keeps dying | 7/2/2007 |
Q: 2000 suzuke dr650 i replaced the battery and rectifier and the battery still drains down ...
A: Dennis, have you checked the charging output? It should have close to 13.5 volts on a fast idle at ...
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| CB360T carbs | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 1976 Honda CB360T that currently has Keihin CV carbs model 745B. I have modified the ...
A: Jim, if they are made for use on the 360, they should fit without much trouble. Just measure your ...
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| 89 VT600C engine/oil issue | 7/1/2007 |
Q: On the way back from a day trip, my engine started making more of a racket than usual, then it died. ...
A: Matt, was the bike out of oil? It may have seized the engine if so. If the starter can't turn it ...
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| '03 HONDA xr50 | 7/1/2007 |
Q: Im having trouble getting this bike to start. I cleaned the carburater, got a new spark plug, and ...
A: Alex, have you checked for a good flow of gas from the gas tank? Idle jets are small and need to be ...
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| Over heating | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I have Yamaha 2000 R1 yzf I start up and am riding 30 minutes go by then i stop turn the off the ...
A: Ernest, was the bike overheating? If so you need to check the cooling system, radiator, thermostat, ...
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| Hrad start Honda 550F '74 if left sitting | 6/30/2007 |
Q: It has 23K miles and is immaculate condition. If the bike sits for a few days its very very hard to ...
A: Ken, good bike, usually. -I suggest first doing a compression check, as this will affect ...
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| CB360 No spark | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 1976 CB360T. I have new points, new points base plate, new coils, new plugs but I have no ...
A: Jim, -sometimes new points have a waxy coating, make sure the contacts are clean. -make sure the ...
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| starting bike | 6/29/2007 |
Q: i got a new button with two wire. hook one wire to the R/we wire on the solenoid. and one wire to a ...
A: Randy, -When you click the button to the solenoid on there should be power on both of the big ...
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| 2000 V star elec problems | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I have got a 2000 V star 1100 I got it in 2001 I have replaced the head light two time and the ...
A: Phillip, It sounds like it is charging excessively. Should have about 13.5 volts at the battery when ...
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| starting bike | 6/28/2007 |
Q: trying to use a button connected directly to sollenoid.i ground the b/w . mounted a push button to ...
A: Randy, -does your button have two wires? -Hook one wire to the r/w on the solenoid and try hooking ...
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| 1983 Honda V 45 forks seal replacement | 6/28/2007 |
Q: What is the procedure for changing the seals and dust covers on the forks? Thanks, Royal
A: Royal, -remove the drain screws and pump the fork oil out. -you must block the bike up good so you ...
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| clutch not working | 6/27/2007 |
Q: the clutch master cylinder was empty when i got the bike so i filled it with dot4 and bled it. the ...
A: Dan, likely air is in the system, if you see no leaks. Fill the reservoir with dot4 brake fluid and ...
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| 98 honda xr100r | 6/27/2007 |
Q: replacing the timing chain/need timing mark and how to line up marks thank you
A: Tammy.. Honda singles usually have an "T" mark down below on the flywheel or rotor. It lines up with ...
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| RC51 Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I have to replace the clutch master cylinder on my 2001 RC51. Is there a bleeder screw on it ...
A: Troy, Assemble the master cylinder as usual but leave the lower banjo bolt out. Fill the reservoir ...
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| 1975 honda cb200T | 6/26/2007 |
Q: bike has been sitting for awhile. I successfully recharged the battery and when I went to try and ...
A: Richard, you shouldn't have any gas leaks, likely the carbs are clogged up with dried up gas ...
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| starting bike | 6/26/2007 |
Q: 81 yamaha 920rh virago chain drive has key but have to use a screwdriver on the solenoid to start. ...
A: Randy, normally the solenoid wires go to a small relay box under the seat and from there to the ...
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| 1982 V45 Magna | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I am currently working on a 1982 V45 Magna.It will run good for about 4-6 miles or until warmed up, ...
A: Kyle, here are some things to check: Gas tank vents plugged in cap or tank preventing fuel flow. ...
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| heat light comes on then back fires | 6/25/2007 |
Q: My bike is a kawasaki 1500 Vulcan, 2004. While on a trip my heat light would come on just for a few ...
A: Ron, It could be electrical or a lack of fuel. check for loose connections, start with the battery ...
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| Rear Tire clearance '81 Yamaha 850 Special | 6/25/2007 |
Q: Good day. I just took over my son's 1981 Yamaha 850 Special and he pointed out that the rear tire ...
A: Ken, on shaft drives, there is usually no adjustments to make. Other than something being out of ...
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| 1972 Honda SL125 | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I purchased a 1972 Honda SL125 cleaned the carb real well and it started first kick! I bought a ...
A: Robert, sometimes reading the spark plug can indicate the problem. Black=rich, whitish=lean, ...
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| 1980 gs550 clutch frozen | 6/24/2007 |
Q: do i need a new clutch or s this somethng that i can free up ? the rod will pull out but will not ...
A: Pete, you may have to disassemble the clutch and check the plates for rust or warping. Sometimes ...
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| 1987 Yamaha Virago 1100 | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I have a starter problem only when the bike is hot. I can ride about 20 mins and shut the bike off ...
A: Al, is it the starter that quits turning or the bike just won't start? The heat may be affecting the ...
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| 76 cb750 f main fuse | 6/23/2007 |
Q: Main fuse getting hot or blowing. 7,000 miles. all original. great condition. I know they had a ...
A: Kenny, -some of the fuse holders tend to fail and get hot as per the recalls. You could try splicing ...
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| dirtbike timing issue | 6/23/2007 |
Q: there are a bunch of marks on the flywheel at the bottom of the engine and the top sprocket has one ...
A: Chris, I would need the year, make, and model of bike to give an accurate answer. If it has an "F" ...
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| 1970 Honda 175 Idle | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I am a novice mechanic and I just recently resurected a 1970 Honda Scrambler SL 175. When I kick ...
A: Michael, -Check the carb throttle slides, make sure they have the cutaway at the back and are not ...
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| carborater self-reving | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 1985 Yamaha 700cc Maxim. When I back off the throttle to shift the RPMs go up instead of ...
A: Tom, -make sure the throttle cable has a small amount of free play or slack. The adjusters are near ...
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| Removing a battery for charging | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I need to remove the battery on my Suzuki VS800 Intruder. My question is how the heck do you remove ...
A: Randy, Hope you can follow this for battery removal: 1. Place the bike on the sidestand. 2. Remove ...
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| clutch | 6/22/2007 |
Q: found oil glass,2000 yamaha 1100 vstar ,shaft drive ,clutch handle pulled all way in ,if move bike ...
A: David, additives probably won't help and may just cause other clutch problems. There is a little ...
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| clutch | 6/21/2007 |
Q: have a 2000 xvs1100 yamaha v star ,,go to shift to first and stalls ,clutch seems not to ...
A: David, -your clutch lever should have about 1/8"-1/4" free play. Sometimes the clutch plates can ...
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| Starter Solenoid Problem | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I have an '81 Honda CX500. The starter solenoid quit so I replaced it. After three weeks the ...
A: Bill, some models may have a clutch safety switch. Also there is a disconnect switch which turns off ...
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| gas/oil mixtures | 6/21/2007 |
Q: Hi I was wondering what the proper gas to oil mixture to use in a 1989 RM80?
A: John, a quality 2 stroke oil and about 30 gas to 1 part oil. That is about 4 ounces oil in a 128 ...
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| Engine dies when standing up bike | 6/20/2007 |
Q: ...I have an 85 yamaha FZ750 and after stalling in 1st at a traffic light,i've been unable to get ...
A: Alexandre, -sounds like the fuel pump or the reserve mode sensor in the gas tank or the fuel ...
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| Honda 65 timing issues | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I have been given a honda 65 to get running.The bike has sat for 25 years.I cleaned ...
A: Kent, I would suggest taking the flywheel off and making sure the points are clean and flat. If they ...
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| Honda CRF 100F | 6/20/2007 |
Q: My bike bogs when I crack the throttle. We have had the carb apart, it is clean. We are wondering ...
A: Ryley, -the float height or level as it just closes the float needle valve should be around 14mm or ...
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| 1994 fzr 1000 axcell/stall problem | 6/19/2007 |
Q: my fzr has a vance and hine slip on, stage to jet kit,k&n filter, new plugs, oil change,cleaned the ...
A: Mark, Is the compression equal on all cylinders? Should be around 150 psi or higher. Have you ...
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| 1983 honda cb1000c custom | 6/19/2007 |
Q: Do you know all the settings for like the fuel/air mixture, idle, and stuff like that cause i just ...
A: Josh, Have you checked that the slides are moving freely and rubber is not cracked? Is there fuel in ...
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| not holding charge | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have an 85' Honda Nighthawk 650 that will run great with a freshly charged battery, but it will ...
A: Chris, have you checked if the bike is charging? Should have about 13.5 volts at the battery on a ...
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| Too much fuel in the carbs | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I just got an 86 Honda VFR 700F, and after a carb cleaning and rebuild, here's what's happening: ...
A: Bill, most cycle fuel pumps are fairly low pressure, like 3 lbs or so. A new pump may help, but I ...
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| shocks and exhaust | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I own a 82 Honda v45 vf750 magna. Shocks are the two cylinder type, can not get a good ride.Theres ...
A: Randy, have you checked your tire pressure, maybe a lower pressure would soften the ride a bit. Your ...
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| 92 kawasaki throttle screw issue | 6/18/2007 |
Q: i just recently purchased this bike i and i accidently turned the throttle screw now the bike bare ...
A: Robert, I'm not sure which screw you turned, but try turning it anti-clockwise or to the left to ...
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| Vulcan 700 one cylinder quits running | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 84 vulcan 700, cranks fine and runs fine for the first 1/4 mile and then loses power big ...
A: Larry, Here are some random ideas I had, can you switch coils? Otherwise it sounds like it may be ...
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| 1980 Suzuki gs550e | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 1980 Suzuki gs550e Running on three cylinders. have cleaned the carbs twice. good spark ...
A: Dan, is the carb slide free and the rubber diaphragm good? Have you tried spraying wd40 or such into ...
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| 81 Suzuki rear tire | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1981 Suzuki GS450T that I just bought and the rear tire needs replacing. I have the new ...
A: Michael, you have to get the axle out to remove the wheel. Can you loosen any of the exhaust bolts ...
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| Kawaski 1500 | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 Vulcan 1500. The + battery terminal shorted and destroyed the battery. Everything ...
A: Bill, should be about a 10 amp fuse on the horn circuit. Check that fuse for power, then that wire ...
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| 1983 suzuki GS850L | 6/15/2007 |
Q: My bike has only 9,000 miles,and this year it started leaking gas from the carbs. It starts ok with ...
A: Don, have you checked the carb slides to make sure they slide freely and if diaphragms are rubber ...
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| 1981 Honda CX500C Idle | 6/15/2007 |
Q: This bike was recently taken apart to fix a leaky valve in the back of the engine. Before this, it ...
A: Scott, I believe the idle is set from underneath and between the carbs. Should be a little star-like ...
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| 86 Honda Nighthawk 700s | 6/15/2007 |
Q: Its popping in and out and back in when shifting into 2nd gear and 2nd gear only. All other gears ...
A: Fred, it is likely wear on the shift fork and or sliding gear dogs. There is a detent wheel in the ...
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| backfiring shadow 750 | 6/14/2007 |
Q: cheers mate. i got an 83 honda shadow 750, came with some kind of aftermarket pipes to go onto it as ...
A: Dennis, the most common reason for backfiring is changing to aftermarket pipes I believe. Most of ...
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| Triumph 600 | 6/14/2007 |
Q: Would replacing the head gasket on a triumph 600 require all of the valves to be removed also? how ...
A: Brandon, no, you don't have to remove the valves. You should be able to remove the head after ...
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| 1982 Yamaha Maxim 400 Question... | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I just got a (supposedly) 1982 Yamaha Maxim 400. I'm trying to find a set of coil packs (with ...
A: Sonya, the 10 digit being a "C" means it is a 1982 model. The Maxim officially came out in 83 but ...
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| Kawasaki 1500 classic | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I tried to start my bike and fuel started to flow out a hose located on a clip under my seat, where ...
A: Gary, Is this hose open or closed on the end? If it is open it is likely the gas tank vent or drain ...
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| 1983 Goldwing clutch problem | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I have a problem with my '83 Honda Goldwing. The problem started 2-3 weeks ago when my clutch ...
A: Michael, Have you checked the cable? Otherwise it could be the little worm-like device at the bottom ...
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| 1980 cb650 problem | 6/13/2007 |
Q: i have a honda cb 650 that runs fairly good but has a problem idling although it does idle fine with ...
A: Travis, is the idle speed set high enough? Have you tried replacing the spark plugs with some (my ...
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| Spark Plug problems | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 1990 Suzuki GSX Katana 600F that isn't turning over. I have compression and have checked ...
A: Dustin, the voltage drop is sometimes too much when starting and the ignition can fail. Make sure ...
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| Lowering a Suzuki GN250 | 6/12/2007 |
Q: My short legged sister has a 2002 Suzuki GN250 as a first bike. Now she can reach the ground with ...
A: John, Have you thought about replacing the seat with a lower profile model or less padding? This ...
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| timing for 1988 suzuki DR200J | 6/12/2007 |
Q: i was wondering if you could tell me what positions the two gears or shafts have to be. or if you ...
A: Thomas, I am unsure of what gears you mean exactly, Is the engine apart and you need to time the ...
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| 82 suzuki gs650 | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I'm having a problem with my bike not running properly When i got it it was not running so i removed ...
A: Adam, I would start with new spark plugs unless you know they are good. Does the bike run better ...
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| 1981 Honda Goldwing 1100 | 6/12/2007 |
Q: have rebuilt carbs, replaced all air cutoff valves. Still have very serious rich condition. All ...
A: Michael, some brands of rebuild kits are not calibrated well. Have the tapered needles been changed ...
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| Help with clutch on 1973 Suzuki TS100 Honcho | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I need help fixing the clutch on my 1973 Suzuki Ts 100 Honch. Im only 15 years old trying to restore ...
A: Joe, can you describe the problem you are having with the clutch? If it slips, it is the cable or ...
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| Taking the carbs off a Yamaha XS850 G | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I need to get the carbs off this bike, and, I can tell that the air box needs to come off, but, I ...
A: Jeff, Pods sound good after doing this job a few times. Remove Tank and loosen the carb clamps to ...
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| honda kickstart | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 1976 honda cj360t. I am trying to replace the kickstart shaft since it broke completely ...
A: Joel, the kickstart shaft and gears are held in by circlips on the inside of the case. The lower ...
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| Honda V 45 | 6/11/2007 |
Q: What is the procedure to replace rear brake shoes?
A: Royal, remove brake rod nut and hub anchor bolt, remove axle and rear wheel. Remove old brake shoes ...
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| CM450E | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 Honda CM450E, I have torn it apart and honed out the cylinders, replaced the cylinder ...
A: Rob, Torque is mainly dictated by the bolt sizes. 6mm bolt = 6-9 ft/lbs. 8mm bolt = 12-16 ft/lbs. ...
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| Yamaha 400 Maxim | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I have a nice low mileage Yamaha xs400 Maxim, 1982. I am just about to change the head gasket and ...
A: Michael, always good to check or maybe lap the valves while it's apart and check the valve guides ...
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| 78 honda 50cc cycle won't stay running | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I am trying to see why my sons 78 honda 50cc cycle won't stay running. I have checked the Carb ...
A: Julie and Dad, Is there a good gas flow coming to the carb? Check for any air leaks around the carb. ...
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| clarion type II radio | 6/10/2007 |
Q: The presets and clock won't keep after I turn the ignition off,I checked the main fuses and they are ...
A: Ted, I can only suggest having a "radio" man look at it as they were hard to get info on even many ...
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| XVZ1200 Warning Light | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I own a Yamaha XVZ1200 1984. Last trip my warning light started bflashing every 10 to 15 minutes I ...
A: Michel, some of the sensors for warning lights can be sensitive and/or faulty i suppose. Sometimes ...
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| Having carb problems on 91 suzukigs500e | 6/10/2007 |
Q: The question I have is about my 91 gs500e. First of all it fouls plugs out quickly. Secondly it bogs ...
A: Shawn, sounds like it is running rich, have you tried changing the air filter? Is the bike running ...
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| kz440 running lean in left cyl. | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I will start with the spark plug, it has a white electrode and black on the outside. I have a vacuum ...
A: Steve, Have the carb jets been cleaned? Is the left carb getting a good fuel supply? Check the fuel ...
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| 1985 Honda 110 ATC 3 Wheeler | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I don't have an owners manual for the ATC I just bought, and am wondering how to tighten the drive ...
A: Curt, the rear bearing carrier is used to adjust the chain tension. On the left side at the bottom ...
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| Rear brake light | 6/8/2007 |
Q: Recently my brother in law dropped my bike (1989 Yamaha Virago 750) and broke the brake foot pedal. ...
A: Joe, Check for 12 volts at the rear brake light switch, down near the brake pedal. Should be brown ...
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| Misfire GSXR1100W | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 1995 GSXR1100 and have a problem with the running of the engine. Let me start at the ...
A: Rick, Midrange flat spots have been a problem for some GSXR's. Possible causes are vacuum or intake ...
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| DS 80 oil question | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 1989 Suzuki ds 80. Unlike other two strokes, instead of putting premix in the gas tank you ...
A: Nathaniel, Most definitely mix some oil in your gas before you do major damage to your new top end. ...
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| motor won't idle | 6/8/2007 |
Q: 1980 Goldwing that will not idle. The choke must be on if you do not have the motor at at least ...
A: Shawn, if the bike needs the choke on, then the low speed or idle jets are likely plugged up from ...
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| 2004 Rebel not Starting. | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I just recently bought a 2004 Honday Rebel. The person who had it before me kept it garaged. It ...
A: John, See if you have 12volts going to the starter when you push the starter button. If so, then ...
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| fowl plugs | 6/7/2007 |
Q: have 2003 honda vt1100 sabre.3 months ago it was running fine,now it has fowled out plugs and breaks ...
A: Johnny, having little backpressure makes the mixture leaner because you are getting more air than ...
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| 1995 honda VT1100c2 ACE | 6/7/2007 |
Q: My big fat foot broke the gear shifter off my ACE. Looks like i may have broken that shaft. Is it ...
A: Mike, hope your foot is okay. That shaft is part of the shifter assembly, it is called gearshift ...
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| fowl plugs | 6/7/2007 |
Q: have 2003 honda vt1100 sabre.3 months ago it was running fine,now it has fowled out plugs and breaks ...
A: Johnny, has the fuel system been cleaned, almost sounds like water in the gas. Are the plugs fouled ...
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| safety switches | 6/7/2007 |
Q: 1988 radian.....sat in barn for a few years,started up 1nce a year .i got it home, won't start.took ...
A: Bob, if your starter seems to work when you bypass the relay then check if power is getting to the ...
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| lost power !?!?!?!?1? | 6/6/2007 |
Q: ........95 Kawasaki ninja 250ex........... i was riding my bike to work, and as i pulled up someone ...
A: Chris, Have you checked your gas tank venting? Sometimes they get plugged and create a vacuum in the ...
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| 2001 honda rebel | 6/6/2007 |
Q: My wife has a 2001 Honda Rebel with 2050 miles on it. We just purchased it. The neutral light is on ...
A: You are probably on the right track. Neutral switch is under left rear engine cover, little plastic ...
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| fuses | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 1976 Honda CB360T. In the fuse box there are 3 fuses. My 15A fuse keeps blowing. The bike ...
A: Jim, the 15A fuse I think you are talking about goes from the battery to the ignition switch. You ...
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| 1981 Honda CB750C - Exhaust popping | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 81 Honda CB750C which had sat for about a year. My friends took apart the carbs ...
A: Kenny, it wouldn't hurt to have the carbs synched, the cb750 runs a little rough when the carbs are ...
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| 1983 suzuki GS850L | 6/5/2007 |
Q: My bike has only 9,000 miles,and this year it started leaking gas from the carbs. It starts ok with ...
A: Don, can you tell if the gas is coming from the carbs for sure? You don't have a leaky gas tap or ...
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| Fuel problems? | 6/5/2007 |
Q: Hey, Wayne. Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions. Hopefully you'll be able to help ...
A: Rich, I think you changed your fuel separator, it is for the emissions, to vent the gas tank of ...
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| POWER TURNING OFF | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I hAVE A 2003 SUZIKI INTRUDER 800, I CAN DRIVE IT FOR 4 DAYS WITH NO PROBLEM THAN ALL OF A SUDEN IN ...
A: Ralph, Sounds like a bad ground or short somewhere on the right blinker wire Are the bulb sockets in ...
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| honda cm400t 1979 | 6/5/2007 |
Q: i was looking into buying a 1979 honda cm400t but was not sure how hard it was to find parts if i ...
A: Brian, I do mostly repair questions so parts finding is a whole different area of expertise. I ...
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| honda xr 350 running poorly | 6/4/2007 |
Q: "hey guys. i got a 1984 honda xr350. Bought it last week and it burnt oil so i brought it in had the ...
A: Do you have some mufflers on it? It may need some backpressure. Check your intake and exhaust for ...
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| 1983 suzuki GS850L | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My bike has only 9,000 miles,and this year it started leaking gas from the carbs. It starts ok with ...
A: Don, your carbs shouldn't leak at all. It sounds like the carb float needle/valves are either worn ...
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| 1979 Honda CX500 small problems | 6/4/2007 |
Q: i just bought this model and it runs farely well... i just have a few questions 1. the blinker ...
A: Ryan, the left signal light is not flashing due to low battery, wrong bulbs or possibly corroded ...
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| Re jetting carbs? | 6/4/2007 |
Q: Hey Wayne i need some advice. I have a 1982 yamaha xj 750 maxim with 5,300 miles on it. Its been ...
A: Dean, rejetting the carbs is not always necessary, but it depends on the pipe you buy. It may be ...
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| 1981 Honda CB900C intermittent problem | 6/3/2007 |
Q: This motorcycle usually runs great, but occasionally will cut-out and die. It will barely restart ...
A: Steve, Have you checked the gas tank vent? If it is plugged it will not let fuel flow freely. Open ...
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| 1981 honda cb custom 900 ? battery charging | 6/3/2007 |
Q: Can a motorcycle battery be charged with a car battery charger? Thanks, Larry McDowell
A: Larry, the problem with car chargers is they charge at a higher amperage. You can use it for a short ...
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| 1971 honda z50ak2 mini trail | 6/3/2007 |
Q: i am restoring this bike & i would appreciate it if you could tell me where to align the flywheel & ...
A: Glen, Check the points to see if the contacts are flat, you can file them a little if need be. Set ...
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| maybe you'll have fun answering this.... | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I don't know where to turn. Hopefully you can shed some light. I currently ride a 1995 triumph ...
A: Frankie, I know your plight, I have often been tempted and have sometimes fell prey to the "other" ...
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| 1986 SEi (Electrical) | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I could really use some help. I recently found an 86' SEi Gold Wing in really great shape. 70K and ...
A: Big Larry, some Gold Wings have a reserve lighting unit that switches brake lights on when ...
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| Carb rejetting | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 650 V Star and need a little guidance installing a jet kit. If you have any advice i would ...
A: Casey, you might find this helpful, http://www.vstar1100.com/1100jetting.pdf It applies to the 1100, ...
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| honda trac system | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I was reading something one of the experts wrote awhile ago. Sorry I forgot who it was, but it was a ...
A: Russell, On the Honda anti-dive TRAC system one of the two front brake calipers is hinged behind the ...
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| Gas kills the engine. | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 1983 Honda V45 Magna with 21,000 kms on it. It has been parked in the garage for 2 years. ...
A: Kirk, very likely the idle and possibly other jets are plugged from sitting so long. The gas turns ...
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| 1980 Suzuki gs550e Carb | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 1980 Suzuki 550e, and i need to clean the carbs. Is there a site where i can find ...
A: Daniel, I would recommend getting a shop manual from repairmanuals.com or such. You can remove the ...
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| 1986 Virago 750 - Dead Battery/Loss of Power | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I just bought this bike and it seems as if the battery power is drained/depleted in some way. I ...
A: Jen, have you checked all the fuses? The battery voltage should read 13.2 to 13.8 volts when the ...
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| 1993 Kawasaki 750 Vulcan | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Headlight keeps blowing fuse when you switch on. Any ideas.
A: Sounds like a bad connection or short in the power going to the headlight. I think the wires may be ...
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| GL650 Starting Problem | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Starter turns engine over. Rather than starting, the engine gives periodic backfires. Shop has ...
A: Are the compression readings ok? Does it have spark? Are the plugs black (rich) or tan (ok), white ...
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| Honda GL1100 signal lights | 5/31/2007 |
Q: The turn signal lights on my 1983 GL1100 are not working. Horn, headlight, radio, etc all work ...
A: David, Look under your left tank cover for the flasher. It is square with a couple of wires on it. ...
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| electrial (turning signals, horn, headlight) | 5/31/2007 |
Q: My battery on my kawasaki vulcan 800A had died. I replaced it with a new battery and now my horn ...
A: Sounds like a loose connector somewhere. Check around the battery for any connections that are bad ...
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| spark plug issues | 5/31/2007 |
Q: i have got a suzuki pe400 two stroke,I'm having a bit of a problem with spark plug failure,it will ...
A: John, try changing the brand of gas and use 87 octane. Then buy an NGK b8es plug. The heat range you ...
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| Gpz 1100 1996 kaw. | 5/31/2007 |
Q: Accelerating in any gear motor is bogging , idles fine at low rpm. Plugs bad or choke sticking??
A: Mark, check your plug color, that is a quick way to find out if you are running rich (black) or ...
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| 1985 ninja 900 | 5/31/2007 |
Q: . I have a 1985 gpz900 ninja. i got it in March of this yr. it ran great and i ran 4 tanks of gas ...
A: Jamie, first thing to check if you want a good running bike is the compression, it should be at the ...
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| 1981 Yamaha Maxim Not Starting | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I just bought my first motorcycle almost a month ago. It was running fine until about two weeks ...
A: Tim, It sounds like it turns over a little fast. You might want to have the cylinder compression ...
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| MOTORCYCLE ENGINE | 5/30/2007 |
Q: During riding when i give the throttle gas to excelerate hard or fast the engine will rev up but the ...
A: Andre, sounds like your clutch is slipping. Make sure your clutch cable has some free play, check ...
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| Cb750k fork oil | 5/30/2007 |
Q: i am working on a cb350k and have fitted cb750 forks with disc front end. Want to change the fork ...
A: David, if you are just changing the fork oil, they take 155cc or 5.2 oz per fork. If you have had ...
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| Gas Leak | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 Kawasaki Ninja 500ex. I have had it for 4 days. I have filled the gas tank twice, ...
A: Kyle, 1.I suspect the petcock or gas tap first. Sometimes rust gets in these and the fuel filter. ...
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| wireing problem | 5/30/2007 |
Q: suzuki vs 750 1989 bike seems to have a problem with grounding 12 volts running through what should ...
A: Mark, not sure if I have enough information to figure this out. If your positive battery terminal ...
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| valve timing | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I have an '85 Kawasaki ZN1300. The cam chain tensioner failed during a start and the cams jumped ...
A: Bill, the dimples usually go away from each other or the intake back, the exhaust forward. Just look ...
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| Stuck head cylinder cover | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I am looking to replace some leaking gaskets on my 1975 cb360t, but cannot remove the head cylinder ...
A: Jack, this is an age old problem with motorcycles. It sounds like you have all the bolts out which ...
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| kawaski vulcan 800 cc 1999 | 5/29/2007 |
Q: when should the fan run? sometimes, not often, the bike will kill when in neutral when I put the ...
A: Heather, yes, the fan can run often and is usually loud too. It should come on if you do alot of ...
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| 1985 Goldwing ignition | 5/29/2007 |
Q: When I turn my ignition switch to the on position, nothing lights up meaning the instrument lights. ...
A: Eddie, I would first check all your fuses, it sounds like a main fuse might be gone. Double check ...
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| 1984 honda trx 200 | 5/29/2007 |
Q: i have had this bike since i was a little boy and parked it when i bought a new one any way about a ...
A: Chris, try checking the magneto or flywheel for rust, if it has been sitting the magnets on the ...
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| compression pressure problem | 5/28/2007 |
Q: i know that you are expert in older bikes, but i have a problem with a '00 Yamaha R6. I hope you can ...
A: insufficient valve clearance can lower your compression. Also, stuck or worn piston rings and/or ...
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| 1997 Honda Shadow VLX 600 - no headlights, no crank - new battery | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I have tail, turn signal, and instrument panel lights, but no crank and no headlight. I can push ...
A: Jennifer, a black/red wire goes from the fuse box up to the starter button switch on the bars, then ...
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| Ninja Fuel Tank Leaking | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 1993 Kawasaki Ninja EX250. I purchased it at a government auction and have been giving it ...
A: Tracy, yes, the holes are supposed to be sealed, Kawasaki even recalled some later models because ...
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| 1975 Honda CB400F | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 1975 Honda CB400F Super Sport motorcycle. Recently, I changed the spark plugs, oil, ...
A: Chris, have you checked to see if it has spark to the spark plugs? I would check that the points ...
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| CRANKCASE BREATHER | 5/27/2007 |
Q: Rob
A: Rob, I would recommend installing a breather kit, I don't think it's done any damage but it is good ...
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| Heavy carbon buildup | 5/27/2007 |
Q: Helping brother-in-law with a 1983 Honda 650 Nighthawk. It had been completely gone over about 6 yrs ...
A: Joe, get the engine running and warmed up, then get a spray bottle and fill it with water. Let the ...
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| my triumph thunderbird | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I have been riding and about 5 - 10 times now and it will start to hesitate and then Not respond to ...
A: Kate, you may have gas in the tank but it is not getting to the engine. I suggest checking the ...
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| Yamaha V Max | 5/26/2007 |
Q: Starter appears bad. Whats involved in removing/installing starter on 1992 Yamaha V-Max?
A: Ron, the starter has two bolts and a wire on it. It is on the front left engine case. You may need ...
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| 1969 Honda CT90 | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 69 ct90, it run fine,until i put it in gear. Then it acts like the brake are on. I can put ...
A: Glenn, it sounds to me like it may be low on power. Does it seem to have good compression? You may ...
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| 1974 cb450 ignition coils | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I read an earlier post to honda 450's and coils. I have a 1974 cb450 I am working on, and one of the ...
A: Any 12 volt motorcycle coil with about 4-5 ohms resistance between the blue (contact points)wire and ...
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| Bleeding fluid | 5/25/2007 |
Q: i have a 1990 zx7 and it was leaking fluid for about a week or so and i started the and it started ...
A: John, if the clutch master or slave cylinder was leaking it probably needs repair or replacement or ...
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| motorcycle 1985 v-45 Honda | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I had carbs rebuilt by classic carbs , new tank, fuel pump and components, bike runs real well at ...
A: Ted, It sounds lean at mid-throttle. You could try raising the carb needles a notch by lowering the ...
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| Battery not charging Marauder | 5/25/2007 |
Q: My battery on my 99 Suzuki Marauder is not charging. On bikebandit.com the electrical schematic does ...
A: No, the control unit is not the stator. The coil assy, IGNIT is for your ignition system not the ...
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| Honda won't start | 5/25/2007 |
Q: 1985 honda shadow 500. I bought it cheap, tuned it up, bought some missing peices and it was running ...
A: Any intake air leak will give you a bad idle. If you found rubber in the carb it sounds like your ...
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| cm400 bolt on hardtail | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 1980 cm400e and would like to install a bolt on hardtail. I have seen them sold for cb350 ...
A: Billy, You could probably fabricate one but it needs to be professionally welded. I don't know of ...
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| Battery not charging Marauder | 5/24/2007 |
Q: My battery on my 99 Suzuki Marauder is not charging. On bikebandit.com the electrical schematic does ...
A: David, After checking all your fuses, connections, battery terminals, battery etc. You will need to ...
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| 1982 Honda V45 Magna Clutch | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a V45 Magna and had to take apart and clean the master cylinder and slave ...
A: Levi, other than a mechanical problem with the master or slave cylinder, the only thing I can ...
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| Clutch adjustment | 5/24/2007 |
Q: 86 Honda Magna 750 - clutch tension gone after bike has been idle for several months this ...
A: Tom, the clutch is likely hydraulic, check the little brass insert near the lever pivot. It can wear ...
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| 1966 Honda dream benly | 5/24/2007 |
Q: Where can I find a petcock for a 1966 Honda dream benly Ca 95?
A: Blake, I am more into repair than parts finding, but you can check with these places, they might be ...
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| 1997 Suzuki Marauder VZ800 Popping Exhaust | 5/23/2007 |
Q: My Marauder has cobra slip-ons and valves were recently adjusted. Pilot screw is set at 2.5 turns ...
A: Mike, When the needle goes up the fuel mix gets richer, needle down makes it leaner. Usually this ...
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| 1970 honda QA 50 No Spark | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I have an old Honda QA50 that I am going to begin to restore. Among other problems, it does not ...
A: Dave, I think it has a flywheel magneto type ignition under the left engine cover. That means you ...
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| 91 kawasaki 600r | 5/23/2007 |
Q: Changed my oil before riding for the first time after winter. I noticed that the oil was half ...
A: Mike, sputter and backfire means you ran out of gas for some reason. I suspect a plugged gas cap ...
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| Honda won't start | 5/23/2007 |
Q: 1985 honda shadow 500. I bought it cheap, tuned it up, bought some missing peices and it was running ...
A: Jesse, Still sounds like some plugged jets in the carb, probably the main jet, usually near the ...
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| Bike | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I Have Some Kind Of Old Pedal Motorbike....When i try and start it ti kindof shoots oil out of the ...
A: Dave, it sounds like it is probably flooded with gas or oil. Do you know what year, make or model it ...
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| Honda V65 Magna Steering Wobble | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have an 85 V65 Magna that has a wobble that is getting progressively worse. Last year I had the ...
A: Dean, this is a problem with Magnas, could be the forks or frame flexing. Check the steering head ...
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| 1999 suzuki katana | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 1999 suzuki katana it has a vortex keyless gas cap.My problem is when its hot out side and ...
A: Philip, It sounds like the vortex cap does not have a vent to keep vacuum/pressure from building up. ...
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| 1999 Suzuki gsxr750 | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 99 gsxr750 that runs hot but doesnt seem to be overheating.But stalls out on me starts to ...
A: it sounds pretty hot, does coolant come out the overflow? The radiator cap is a good place to start. ...
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| Bleeding Brakes | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 97 Honda Magna 750 which is getting a new master cylinder for the front brake. I feel ...
A: Nathan, keep the master cylinder topped up with fluid as you bleed the lines. You can hook a small ...
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| speedo | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 kawasaki kz1100-d1 spectra. The speedometer does not work. It has an electronic sensor ...
A: Mike, If you are sure the parts are correct and working, I would suspect a lack of power to the ...
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| 1974 Honda CB (or CL?) 360 | 5/21/2007 |
Q: Was helping a friend with their bike recently and together we finally were able to get it started ...
A: I have a weird feeling that the engine is stuck or seized by your description. Can you turn the ...
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| 1997 Suzuki Marauder VZ800 Popping Exhaust | 5/21/2007 |
Q: My Marauder has cobra slip-ons and valves were recently adjusted. Pilot screw is set at 2.5 turns ...
A: Mike, I think a max of 3.5 or so on the pilot would be worth a try, but as you mentioned it depends ...
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| dr 200 | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I have sealed the boot completly on the bike so the is no possible way for air to come in before the ...
A: If the valve timing is off that would certainly cause problems. Even though you checked the carb, if ...
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| head bolt torque values | 5/21/2007 |
Q: im looking for head bolt torque specifications for my 88 honda cr 250. can you help?
A: Shawn, torque settings are determined by the size of bolt and it's strength. The manufacturer is the ...
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| Honda CL 350 Clutch Assembly | 5/20/2007 |
Q: When this bike is running, the clutch doesn't seem to work at all. I've tried to tighten the cable ...
A: yes, the ball usually sits in the cam/lever assembly that pushes on the clutch pushrod. Loosen the ...
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| Suzuki DR 200 | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if a carburetor boot that is cracked would cause the machine to have ruff to no ...
A: Josh, Yes, the intake boot will leak air into the engine and cause lean fuel and or overheating. ...
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| 1997 Suzuki Marauder VZ800 Popping Exhaust | 5/20/2007 |
Q: My Marauder has cobra slip-ons and valves were recently adjusted. Pilot screw is set at 2.5 turns ...
A: Mike, This is quite common with aftermarket exhaust systems. They are not baffled as well and so ...
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| LED Lights | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I bought some LED lights for a 1996 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R. I plugged the light in and it will not ...
A: Scott, try reversing the wires, if they flash too fast or not at all you may have to order the ...
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| Honda CT90 | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I have just recently started working on a honda ct90 trail bike. Unlike my past experiences with ...
A: Trent, save your money, it is probably the points under the left top cover of the engine. The points ...
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| Stripped oil drain plug threads | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I changed the oil in my 2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250 today and the drain plug threads are stripped. What ...
A: Brandon, this is a matter of opinion as people have had luck with all the different methods. ...
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| clock/radio | 5/19/2007 |
Q: Any idea how to reset the clock on a 1995 Kawasaki Voyager?
A: not sure if this is what you were asking exactly, Turn on your ignition and then the clock. When ...
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| 1986 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 1986 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 that keeps overheating. After start up the temperature slowly ...
A: Have you checked the thermostat? Also, check for milky oil or white exhaust smoke which means a ...
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| Suzuki VZ800 problem | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I am having a problem with one exhaust pipe has an 'unburnt gas odor' and gas residue, also lack of ...
A: (I added an update below just in case) start with checking the compression and see if the cylinders ...
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| Timing | 5/19/2007 |
Q: anything would be nice to know and just to let you know some of the problems. Backfiring, not idling ...
A: Josh, I don't have a manual on that bike, but it sounds more like low compression or tight valve ...
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| no start/ backfire | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 suzuki katana 600. I just pulled the bike out of storage from the winter, I put the ...
A: If it runs ok off and on I would suspect the ignition not the carbs. Sometimes the starter can draw ...
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| Ninja Balance shaft timing | 5/18/2007 |
Q: About 6 months ago I layed down my 91 Ninja ex500 at a low speed on the drivers side. When I went to ...
A: I believe the balancer is driven by a gear on the right side of the engine and runs off the ...
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| motorcycle tire | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what would be the widdest tire i could put on my 1993 honda cb750 nighthawk without ...
A: It would be best to measure the space between the swingarm and then measure some tires you like. ...
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| throttle chop method | 5/17/2007 |
Q: what is the way to accomplish a plug read by the above method, saw it somewhere. Thx.
A: plugs will tell you alot about the way an engine is running. The throttle chop means to kill the ...
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| 1974 cl 360 clutch pack | 5/17/2007 |
Q: i just picked up a 74 cl 360 from a guy because he said he could not get the clutch pack to tighten ...
A: Back off the clutch cable adjusters on the handlebars and any other adjusters you can see. Then see ...
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| 1992 CT110 | 5/17/2007 |
Q: i currently just rebuilt a honda ct 110 engine, and for the first time just attempted to kick it ...
A: the clutch is slipping, the kickstart goes through the clutch on these models. If it has a manual ...
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| 1973 Honda CB750 kick start | 5/17/2007 |
Q: My CB750 motor seized and locked up the kick start. The motor is now free but I cannot kick start ...
A: that doesn't sound good. Have you found the cause for the engine seizure? It may have done other ...
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| Smokin' exhaust | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I have an 81 Suzuki GS750E that I recently bought and when I accelerate there is gray/blue smoke ...
A: check your spark plugs, see if they are black=too much gas, oily=rings or valve guides leaking, ...
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| 1992 800 Intruder | 5/16/2007 |
Q: Will the computer controlled electronic ignition make the ignition switch go bad? Bike won't ...
A: sounds like a power shortage, possibly a relay etc. Check for power to the fuel pump, if none then ...
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| CX 500 carbs leaking gas | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1980 Honda CX500 that's been in storage for a couple years. I put in a new battery, new ...
A: I would suspect some varnish or build up around the float valve needles or worn float needle valves. ...
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| My Sons 07 PW50 | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I'm new to working on bikes and don't know a whole lot about working on them. Only what I have read ...
A: It sounds like it is not getting enough fuel. Does it keep running with the choke on? Make sure the ...
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| Sealed Replacement Battery Won't Charge | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I couldn't get my current battery to start my 03 Ninja 636 without jumping, and would only hold a ...
A: Try the charger on another battery to make sure it's ok. Get a cheap multimeter for checking voltage ...
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| leaded or unleaded in a 72 honda 125 enduro | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1972 honda 125 enduro. I was wondering if this motorcycle was desinged for leaded or ...
A: At the time the bike was made leaded gas was still in use but was pretty much taken off the market ...
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| 1999 Honda 250 Rebel electrical problems. | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1999 Honda Rebel that unfortunately has to be kept outside year around. It has 5000 miles ...
A: Get the battery checked out or try a known good battery. Check the voltage while running, it should ...
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| 1998 Suzuki Intruder Backfire/Spit/Sputter | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1998 Suzuki Intruder VL1500 that when given more than half throttle spits and sputters and ...
A: Michael, check the compression first just to make sure both cylinders are even. Sounds like an air ...
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| leaking rear main engine seal bmw 1983 r65 | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I replaced seal about 1993, lasted2004,leaked after 1st ride 2004, just took apart, could i have ...
A: It is possible for seals to fail from bad installation or damaged shaft or poor seal quality. Also, ...
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| startor relay | 5/15/2007 |
Q: i have a 1986 yamaha maxim x and changed the relay on it last week. i thought it was easy to do, so ...
A: I am guessing you mean the relay solenoid, if so.. Universal starter relays usually have three ...
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