Knobby tires on a street-bike lack traction and can seriously killya !
Closely inspect the plug atop the starter relay for any signs of distress.
Clogged idle jet in that cylinder. It runs on main jet circuit but not on idle jet, therefore no spark or compression problems.
^^ He's right. Both cables need some free-play slack before they start pulling on the throttle. If you can't bring the idle down to a reasonable...
Just try playing with the "choke" a bit while riding. If a small amount of choke improves the problem, you're running too lean in that midrange,...
To properly tighten the locknut you'll need an educated arm or use a good torque wrench. Tight + 1/16th turn usually does it.
You can get useful info about carbs by draining the float bowls into a paper towel, inspecting for varnish, rust, water, debris: all indicate...
Too good to be true= a scam of some kind
#1 Carb synch and mixture screw optimization might cure it. Please don't ever accelerate the engine hard in any gear above first at any rpm...
You're sure the cam lobe isn't touching the valve when you're measuring ?? Forget the timing marks:too confusing. Adjust clearance whenever cam...
That's never been proven !!
Rare as black Republikkkans at Obumma-Fest. :eek-new: Too bad those went extinct around 199? Any one of our best and most helpful...
Knee usually hits the tarmac every time ya fall 'ova' ya' salty dafter pillock!! And TOE CUTTER had all 3 them gals--who are totally out of...
The most u should lower (raise) the forks is 10mm.
Sanding the pads with something rough can remove the common surface layer of friction-destroying grease and imbedded material for a freshen-up,...
Someone with your skills should put that 500 back on the road, and you're drafted. You need it and it needs you. :semi-twins:
sanding the rotor with 300/400 grit sandpaper to break up glazing, followed by liberal application of brake cleaner ( protect the tire from drips...
The answer is in every shop and owners' manual; where's yours ?? :rolleyes:
vENT TUBES (unless it's a Californa bike) connect to our most abundant and common planetary resource: the atmosphere !
What you get with the newer bikes is greatly improved smoothness, but with a loss of character and motorcycleness like a kitchen appliance.
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