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| Ballpark repair costs | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I'm debating buying an '82 Honda CB450T Hawk. I've been quoted a good price and the owner has told ...
A: The prices can vary depending upon where you are. For example, I find prices in England much higher ...
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| Won't stay running | 4/21/2007 |
Q: The bike starts real easy but kicks off about as soon as you start it. I think it is something in ...
A: Does the bike start in Nueral (Or with clutch pulled) and then stop when you put it in gear? Let me ...
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| age wise for bikes | 4/20/2007 |
Q: what age would you prefer a 14 year old thats 5 feet should begin on a 125cc dirt bike that seat ...
A: It really depends on the rider. Is he/she able to comfortable control the bike? Will they ...
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| smoke at startup -new bike | 4/16/2007 |
Q: i have bought a new Yamaha lagenda 110cc, its hardly a week old but i notice white smoke every time ...
A: I live in the same region. No, the tempurature is not the issue (I thought you may have been from a ...
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| 1st dirt bike | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I am interested in buying my 10 year old son, 107lbs a dirt bike. I was thinking about going with a ...
A: Kathleen, A 100/150 will be more than enough for now and the years to come. He is going to have to ...
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| jacks | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have recently bought a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 classic and was thinking about buying a jack for ...
A: I would recommend a bike lift or stand; you can buy one online or at most bigger bike shops. If ...
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| Motorcycle ignition key will not turn to on | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I just got this new bike and everything seems fine. It has 1,895 miles on it. It perfect almost. ...
A: Is the steering locked? If yes, try to force the steering to the LOCKED side, then turn the key. ...
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| fixing a flat tire | 3/28/2007 |
Q: on a new tire would it be safe to plug the hole? how would you recommend doing it?
A: I would only use a plug to get me to the new tire! And then I would do it - the ride to the new tire ...
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| torque setting for drain plug | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I just received your reply to my questions concerning changing the oil in my 94 Honda shadow 600 ...
A: The safest way would be with a Torque wrench. If you don't have one, tighten the drain plug to ...
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| oil change ? | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have a honda 600 vlx and want to change the oil for the first time. I do not have a manual. How ...
A: An oil change is pretty straight-forward. First, have the oil, oil filter and a new drain plug ...
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| Fuel Stabilizer | 3/21/2007 |
Q: It is parked in my sisters garage and I live in another state. I come and visit once a month and ...
A: Normally, we look at Fuel Stabilizers when we are planning to store the bike for more than 90 days. ...
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| YAMAHA FZR600 | 3/15/2007 |
Q: OK TWO DAYS AGO MY ELECTRIC START WORKED FIRST TIME EVERY TIME BUT NOW IT WONT THE BATTERY,S FINE ...
A: 1 Did you check all the fuses? Also, is the battery FULLY charged? 2 Next, has the bike been left ...
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| Safety Helmets | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I've read that during a lot of tornados head injuries are a major cause of death. One website ...
A: I'm not an expert in tornado related injuries, but am very aware of how may accident/injury reports ...
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| moped in HK | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I have recently moved to Hong Kong from the US and would like to purchase a used moped to explore ...
A: A Canadian in Hong Kong. Pilot??? Before you left Canada, did you obtain an international driving ...
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| moped in HK | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I have recently moved to Hong Kong from the US and would like to purchase a used moped to explore ...
A: I am intimatly familiar the Hong Kong Moped environment. One simple rule exists - if you want ...
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| Tires | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 1980 honda 900c wich I have had since 1991--I have just got new tires at my house--I live ...
A: I just read an interesting piece that I found on the internet. It may be of interest to you ...
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| bikes | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I am entering my 3rd year of biking and am ready to get something with better performance than my ...
A: If you don't have a specific brand in mind (Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, etc) then the best action that I ...
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| Suzuki GSX-F Katana Problem | 1/7/2007 |
Q: its a pretty general question, besides broken wires (i checked and found none broken) i have a 98 ...
A: I'd check the wires from the CDI to the coils, and from the pick-up coils to the CDI. You could ...
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| speed control | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I have a 1997 kawasaki mule model 2510.I need to slow it down for safety issues.Any idea on aspeed ...
A: I’m only going to suggest this because it is an off-road vehicle and probably operated outside of ...
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| safety | 12/29/2006 |
Q: Statistically speaking, is there any motorbike which is safer that other bikes?Is Honda safer than ...
A: The only reliable statistics are available from MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation). They are ...
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| What size 1st dirt bike for 5'3" 115lb 13 yr old boy | 12/10/2006 |
Q: see subject line
A: It's going to depend on a lot of things. Everyone is different. Has he ridden before? If not, ...
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| 1983 Kawasaki KZ1000 Police Special | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Can you please specify the reason Kawasaki had the California Highway Patrol and other police ...
A: I wasn't aware that this bike had a instability problem. It took some time, but the best ...
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| Crf 250 | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased a new 2007 crf 250x. I am wondering what maintenance I will need to perform ...
A: I forgot to mention, I have a general maintenance check-sheet available in MS Word format. Email ...
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| peugeot elyseo 125 | 11/17/2006 |
Q: -----Answer----- Hi. I'm not surprised about the Haynes manual. They're great for dismantling ...
A: Okay. The fuel inlet pipe should be the larger of the set. The other two? One is probably a ...
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| peugeot elyseo 125 | 11/16/2006 |
Q: hi Paul sorry to bother you with this but I'm desperate i am in the process of fitting a new engine ...
A: I'm not surprised about the Haynes manual. They're great for dismantling components, but not so ...
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