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| Snowmobile EFI | 10/16/2006 | mitch kruszynsky |
Q: Arctic cat zl 600 EFI...not starting but will run while sqirting gas into throat..Is there a way to ...
A: first thanks for using all experts web site for yur question. first of all we know you have ...
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| 1971 ct 90 idle won't hold steady | 10/16/2006 | Bill Silver |
Q: I wanted to follow up on my bike.The engine seems a little better here is what I have done... I have ...
A: Mike, you have been busy. Glad to hear that it is coming around for you. Honda specs 20.00mm for ...
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| 1980 650xs yamaha running on 1 cyclinder | 10/15/2006 | mitch kruszynsky |
Q: Both cylinders have compression (120 PSI) Left cylinder works and right doesnt. We swapped plugs, ...
A: first thanks for usind All experts to answer yor question. you mentioned you changed or swapped ...
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| Starter relay for indian chief | 10/15/2006 | mitch kruszynsky |
Q: I am unable to turnover my 2000 Indian Chief. I believe its my starter relay. Is there a way to ...
A: first thanks for using all experts for answering your question. The relay on an indian should be ...
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| Engine Bogging Down | 10/15/2006 | Mark Shively |
Q: I'm hoping you can help me with a situation I'm having with my bike, a 2004 Pagsta. This bike ...
A: I suspect the fuel supply cannot refill the float bowl at higher speeds. Visit the links below for ...
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| Engine Bogging Down | 10/15/2006 | Bill Silver |
Q: I'm hoping you can help me with a situation I'm having with my bike, a 2004 Pagsta. This bike ...
A: Steve, checking with the PAGSTA website, it seems the Chinese are making duplicates that are not DOT ...
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| '89 softail carb adjustment | 10/15/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: I have a 89 softail with stock keihin butterfly carb. First of all it runs rich (someone else jetted ...
A: the mixture screw only works when the bike is idleing. Turnin it inward leans it. warm the bike up ...
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| Remove & Replace choke assembly | 10/14/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: How do I remove & replace the choke assembly on a 95 Roadking? Does the carb need to be removed? I ...
A: Unscrew the nut on the back of the choke knob. remove the air filter and back plate and slide the ...
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| honda hell | 10/14/2006 | Bill Silver |
Q: 1981 cx500. I put her back together, and she ran great for a week. then she crapped out on me. ...
A: Jeff, you replaced the air cut valve diaphragm, too? Those are the most likely problem causing large ...
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| XR100R | 10/14/2006 | Collin Bradham |
Q: i put a fuel filter in the fuel line do u think it might not be getting enough fuel through. Thanks
A: First of all u need 2 do a compression check to make sure there's enough of that. Next off, when it ...
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| yamaha 1981 400 special 11 idle problem | 10/14/2006 | Collin Bradham |
Q: This bike runs good from 1200 rpms and up it seems. I have cleaned the carbs as good as I thought I ...
A: Have the carbs been seperated from each other? If so, then u have a vaccum issue from unsynced ...
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| winter storage | 10/14/2006 | Collin Bradham |
Q: I live in New York were the winter can be severe. I have a 1985 honda shadow vt700. I need some tips ...
A: Drain fuel system completely. It isn't necessary to fill the carb, unless u wanna b extra nice, ...
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| banshee tranny problems | 10/14/2006 | Mark Shively |
Q: tranny pops out of gear whil under a load in any gear what is causeing it
A: Q: "...tranny pops out of gear whil under a load in any gear what is causeing it..." See below for ...
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| Yamaha RX not running | 10/14/2006 | Mark Shively |
Q: I have a '79 yamaha rx,(2stroke) when I bought it it was running well but did not idle. I put in a ...
A: The cutaway on the throttle slide faces the rear or the motorcycle. Irratic idle may be associated ...
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| Harley front lower leg replacement | 10/13/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: I bought on EBay a chromed set of lower leg for my Road King 2003 , can you indicate me the step by ...
A: First jack the bike up. remove the wheel and fender. located on the side the each fork is a drain ...
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| s&s 113ci eng. cyl. heads | 10/13/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: i have a1997 113 s&s that stared to run rough when i stripped it for repair i found ablown head ...
A: I have never heard of a S&S motor doing this. About hte only thing I can think of that would cause ...
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| charging system | 10/13/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: I have a 1987 Sporty that is not charging. Have a new battery, replaced the voltage regulator, ...
A: A Harley will not run without at least 9 volts on the battery and probably wont turn over. Did you ...
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| 88B throw out bearing | 10/13/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: I've got a 2003 flstci with 16,500 well maintained miles on it. I'm an older rider with many years ...
A: A throw out bearing is just what it appears. A bearing that can fail under normal wear. Usually the ...
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| turn signal stem replacement | 10/13/2006 | Bill Silver |
Q: rear turn signal stem on a 86 rebel. what must be removed to get to the elec wires to disconnect ...
A: Bob, go to: http://www.powersportspro.com/partsfish/login.asp Sign up, log in, choose HONDA ...
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| CB250 HAWK | 10/12/2006 | Bill Silver |
Q: i have a cb250 hawk which iam trying to restore it looks exactly like the cb400t hawk from ...
A: Rohan, there is only so much I can do for you for a non-US bike. Using the PARTSFISH website, I can ...
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| won't stay running | 10/12/2006 | Mark Shively |
Q: I have a 1981 honda cx 500 custom. not the nicest of bikes but shes mine. I just rebuilt her. She ...
A: The narrative description only provides minimal information. It's difficult to diagnose the problem. ...
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| Bleeding front brake after rebuild | 10/11/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: I know you only cover Harleys and I have one of them also, but I have a Buell (half Harley ) and I ...
A: If you are getting brake fluid out the bleeder then you are moving fluid through the master ...
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| 1983 sportster | 10/11/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: I have a 1983 sportster that needs to have the transmission removed and I don't know how to remove ...
A: on the right side of the bike you are going to have to remove the rear exhaust,chain, chain cover ...
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| ign. mods. | 10/11/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: I would to know if you think a dyna 2000 ign. mod. is better or worse that a harley mod. I have ...
A: Picking a ignition is a personnel preference. You could ask 10 different people and you might get 10 ...
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| rear brakes | 10/11/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: -------its an 03 suzuki gsxr600My rear brakes went out all of a sudden. No idea what is wrong. I ...
A: i usually only answer questions about harleys, but I might be able to help. Check your master ...
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| sticking valve | 10/11/2006 | Bill Silver |
Q: bill, 74 honda z50- wont start, ocassinal backfires through exhaust. recently installed ...
A: Gary, kind of hard to pinpoint this w/o being there to look and feel the parts together. You could ...
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| Jetting for an SS Carb | 10/10/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: I'm about to do a power increase for my 1997 Superglide and due to the fact, there is no place close ...
A: Start with the jets that cam in the carb. Since you dont have a Dyno do a speed run. Follow the ...
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| 1988 Electra - Speedo stopped and Clutch prob | 10/10/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: Ny ideas on how to check the cable...ie...which parts to remove? Thanks againHi Mike, 1. A few ...
A: Go to the back of the speedo and the cable will unscrew. Then like I said before, raise the front ...
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| 1988 Electra - Speedo stopped and Clutch prob | 10/10/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: 1. A few days ago the speedo stopped working. I have a Clymer manual but can't find anything on ...
A: On your clutch, its not releasing all the way when you pull it in. It needs to be readjusted. As to ...
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| cambearings | 10/10/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: how to replace cambearings on 1996 fatboy evo motor Answer - You are going to have a cam bearing ...
A: I am going ot assumn you dont have adjustable pushrods so you are going ot have to remove the rocker ...
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| won't start | 10/10/2006 | Collin Bradham |
Q: I have a 1987 kawasaki 305 LMD, but it hates cold weather, when it's warm out it'll start right up, ...
A: Ah, u r experiencing a jet issue. When the weather cools, or at higher altitudes your O2 to gas mix ...
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| rear wheel | 10/10/2006 | Bill Silver |
Q: If u could answer I see u just want a pasifice bike but ... I have a 92 suzuki bandit 400 and I'm in ...
A: Justin, I think I get your intentions from your note. When you start re-engineering a whole chassis, ...
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| 81 XLH TIMING PROBLEM | 10/10/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: I finally got my bike back together after painting and doing the top end. my bike is a 81 xlh with ...
A: Your pipes turning blue is a indication that you are running a little lean. With the change of the ...
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| Varnished Carb Etc | 10/10/2006 | Mark Shively |
Q: Help...I allowed my Honda VTX 1300C to set too long without treating the gasoline in the tank & ...
A: There's no "liquid plumber" additive that works the way we wish it would. You may try additives, ...
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| rear wheel | 10/10/2006 | Mark Shively |
Q: Hey mark ... I have a 92 suzuki bandit 400 and I'm in the midle of converting it into a ...
A: I'm not current with what parts are available for your project. You'll have to contact race part ...
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| Timing gears on 2001 Sportster | 10/9/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: Could you give me directions or a picture of timing marks on the timing gears for a 2001 Harley ...
A: I do not have the option to send pics on here. When you install the gear to the pinion gear it will ...
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| 1970 CT90K2 websites for parts | 10/9/2006 | Bill Silver |
Q: Bill, I need at least about 4 good soild sites for ordering parts for a 1970 CT90K2 I'm restoring. ...
A: Bruce after 36 years, the supply of parts for your bike is pretty thin. Honda hasn't made any parts ...
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| carburetor | 10/9/2006 | Mark Shively |
Q: I have a 2005 yamaha yfz450 atv, I put a big bore kit in it, and made it a 478, can you tell me what ...
A: I'll do the math and get the corrected jetting in the ballpark if you can provide your riding ...
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| super b carb on 81 harley | 10/8/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: is this a very streetable carb ? we are havin lean pop and backfiring and no power, the man we ...
A: The one big difference between and superB and a superE carb is the super E has a pumper so when you ...
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| 1984 fxrt clutch | 10/8/2006 | Mike Wells |
Q: I was going to change the clutch plates, there was at least a quart of oil in the primary cover. is ...
A: A quart of oil in the primary is to much. In the back of the inner primary there is a return line ...
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