seeing cylinder walls is Ok, but compression tells a better story.
Steering head bearings at about 30-35K, wheel bearings at about 30-40k
Still no compression test ?
Blue/Black to Black yellow not connected
Even easier on gens 1 & 2 as thermostat housing is outside the frame, ten minute job !
bad radiator cap not holding pressure. :confused:
WELCOME ! :Yo:
So, Pete, how do you decide which one to ride ? :rolleyes:
Knowing the mileage might help.
pretty soon you learn that OEM--despite the $$--is the only way to go.
At that price, you gotta go 4 it ! Parts from UK are easy. i'm workin on one here. [ATTACH]
Measure charging voltage at 5k engine rpm.
the service manual shows how to test AC output from the stator. if stator checks good the r/r is probably bad.
BINGO !
was fan running when bike died ?
chain will be too tight at 1" slack. be sure to set tension at the tightest spot along the run as you turn rear wheel.
small meter is one of the few durable HF buys, about $5.
useable
Buddy, you can't own a Honda 'cycle without at least a basic multimeter to check the charging system !
please post RC30 wiring diagram if you're so inclined. :cool: interesting to some ee-types along with many others. :Wave:
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