Folks on this site who know say to use OEM seals ONLY !
The valve "broke" but didn't cause additional damage ??? That would be unusual. How many miles on the engine ? Do you have sources lined up...
I'd never trust an ex-race engine on a streetbike considering the extreme use they've been put to. If the PO was playing by the rules, don't...
Normal temp=1/3 scale Stop and go traffic on a hot day=3/4 scale, and fan should switch on. The thermoswitch is not reliable, so consider...
JBWeld. Shape it, sand it, paint it and forget about it.
J. C. Whitney has a front end for that bike you might be interested in. It's called the Cast-iron Cruiser, modeled on a Harly-Davidson...
There's a clean, good-running '86 VFR750 for sale here in town--a bike i've worked on and known all the owners--for just $2300. Been on CL for...
Can't be correct since i check in here almost every day........
If it hasn't been recently replaced, you need a new set of sprockets and chain as originals are almost always toasted by 20-25,000 miles, less if...
Please !!!! Squirrelman is a very modest guy, low-profile and self-effacing, and this entire thread has been a royal embarassement....
[ATTACH][ATTACH]The wire i use is .012". Don't know what note it corresponds to, but you really need to poke and peck and twist the wire to WORK...
Flush out the fuel tank, and inspect for rust.
Key switch isn't necessarily required to get power to the system to test things out: just connect the power leads (usually red and brown) together...
Thanks for your inquiry, Dutch. PM sent....
Steel-braided clutch lines seem like a waste of money on new or older bikes, imo.
I'm here on this site almost every day, eager for carb work and have a new phone #@ 716 836-0154. I welcome any carbs from any Honda...
Sometimes a high flash rate is due to poor connections between the bulb sockets and chassis grounds.
It's easy to break down the keyswitch into two parts: mechanical (top) and electrical (bottom). I'd suggest you inspect the contacts for damage...
After prolonged storage, an air filter inspection should be top of your list as a wide variety of small rodentia have discovered that airboxes...
Or south...... Lots of amazing roads in Western NY, especially in Alleghaney forest area.
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