Let's start again! Got this post mixed up with another one. Is indeed an 83, and so is mine. Found the source of confusion. The diagram from the...
Mis-read your post, thick hose from back of crankcase goes into separator. Oil vapors leave via thick hose back into air cleaner to be burned....
Sorry, diagram is from my 83 manual, they must have made a change in the 85's.
[IMG] Breather/separator connections
Looks like the the tube from the overflow on the coolant tank, might have slipped off because it has a metal clip on it, otherwise I would have...
Most of the deals I have seen have been for the standard model. I bought a slightly used Deluxe in Dec 14 and have put over 10k miles on it...
Are carb still off the bike? If so time to take out float, needle valve and valve seats. Spread everything out and examine every thing with an LED...
Next step is to check float needle valves and seats. Dirt on the valve seat or a nick on the tip of the needle could be causing it.
Here is the diagram from my 83 manual, 85 should be the same. [IMG]
It should improve them!
That's bad!
Pure synthetic is best, but tends to be pricey up front. You can go much longer intervals so ends up about the same. Mobil 1 is good, Amsoil...
I think the torque value in the manual is dictated by engineers who had to write the manual. Every one I knows uses the time honored practice of...
Look who is complaining about posting dribble! Coming from someone that makes inane posts, then is the only one who replies to them just to rack...
[IMG] When I first got the 8th gen, one of the first things I did was change the oil. The space where the filter lives is very tight compared to...
You have been warned about K&N oil filters, with facts & actual failures. It's your ass. I have gone down because an oil slick in the road, not fun.
Sorry Honda1 that your thread was highjacked by the villsge idiot, simple question that should have had the courtesy of reasonable answer.
I take it to mean the frequency of the "ticking" does not change (remains constant) with rpm? Can you locate the general vicinity of the ticking?...
I think your first task should be to learn how to take of the side panels for routine maintenance. Take your time, do not force any thing. After...
Just getting started as an Amsoil Dealer, hope to finish training soon, in the mean time this link should help you with the differences between...
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