A picture is worth a thousand words: [IMG] I use Sylglide to lube the boots. A little dab a do ya'. Works great and heat won't affect it.
I don't think so. 1. Per the Firestone Website, the tires use different tires so that leads me to believe the rim widths are different 2. The...
I believe Honda first said 16,000 - but then changed it to 8,000 miles. Sabre Starter Rebuild:...
How to solder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QznAAwL8rI&mode=related&search= Soldering Iron Silver Solder Heat Shrink tubing Both available at...
Suggestions: As was said before - attack it aggressively and as straight on as you can - holding the bars firmly. Might I also suggest a tip I...
Wire hot means the wire/connection cannot handle the voltage running through it. 1. Test the voltage i.e. stator. 2. On 1st gen's this is an...
Best way to diagnose this is a compression test - followed by a leak-down test. In a previous post on this thread, I recommended a Harbor Freight...
That's a common occurrence - not a problem. Just normal with carburetted bikes. From what I've read, the hot carbs cause the gas to evaporate...
I have the Clymer too. But I couldn't find the firing order and there is no mention of the punch marks. I confirmed the cams and settings with...
Thanks - turns out the PO may have used the cams from an '82-'83 V45 Sabre so when installing them the way the book shows, the #2 piston kept...
I've always wondered if those automobile hood washer fluid lights would work. They seem to be pretty inexpensive.
Try here: http://web.telia.com/~u42107551/interest.htm Lots of other good info too...
At least we are in the same state - too bad we're still about 500 miles apart . . .
The job is not hard - just tedious. Use labeled zip lock bags for your parts. If you've already done a valve adjust and removed your carbs...
Go with OEM - others will leak in a short time.
Head Gasket . . . about $36 + shipping. Manual . . . about $20 + shipping. Time well spent to understand your bike . . . priceless. Just...
I've heard of several people using this service successfully. http://www.its-titles.com Give 'em a call. Note: IIRC, they have the vehicle...
Yeah . . . stop riding and pull the plugs - how do they look. Look down the sparkplug hole and see if the piston looks wet. Do a compression...
The timing chain is the cam chain. The cam chain is constantly adjusted by the tensioner and slippers. You can replace the tensioners and...
Sorry, yes you do have to remove the handlebars. Try and tie them out of the way so the Master Cylinders stay level.
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