It's my privilege to call you a friend, commendatore ! Yes, i'm just another old guy who never rode a motorcycle before he was 44 then went in...
Always a good idea to remove the sparkplugs for inspection BEFORE digging into the carbs cuz the plugs may tell you where to look first. Could...
Shouldn't all the major manufacturers and tire companies contribute to a track's upkeep ?? ******************* I agree that imposing too...
Your confidence is duly noted, but there are unknow unknown possible causes of that problem.
That bike is better than average for touring, so consider this trip at least once: Friday The 13th Port Dover Ontario Canada Canada's version...
After a ride, cost to a stop and check each brake disc for heat; dragging brakes, caused by sticky brake pistons, will reduce mileage, but not to...
Most likely cause--as mentioned above--is a leaky float needle on that carb.
Without Dookie you'd be down on your knees looking for springs under your workbench.
You first need to determine if the pump is getting voltage from the pump relay. You can bypass the relay with a jumper wire at the plug to test....
Some fool over-tightening the idle mixture screws can damage the carb, or the point can be ruined, causing an over-rich condition around idle, but...
:potstir: I'm almost a noob and want to, know what are the performance advantages of cleaning vs. polishing ?? And what sort of protective coat...
Not proppaly it won't. Honda manual on my bike says don't use fuel with more than 10% ethanol, and never use methanol. Leave it to congress,...
You need to do another compression test the proper way : Engine warmed up, all plugs out, fresh battery charge, throttle held wide open. Anything...
Have you inspected/changed your sparkplugs anytime in the last few years?? It's usually best--if you don't have alot of experience reading...
First, be certain the oil is not over-filled. Several threads relating to this on VF500s, probably the same disaster on your bike: Engine needs...
No need to replace jets IF they are clean ! Do a search here for the float bowl O-ring set of 4 from K&L Supply @ about $40. I forgot the kit...
The VTRs are total fun, so light and narrow they feel more like a bicycle than a motorcycle, and it's a well-known fact that you can't get into...
Tuning with a couple washers and experimenting with main jets, maybe going from a #38 idle jet to a #40 will get you set up, but it's pretty well...
EU riders always know more about certain bikes like this one never in the USA. Concerning Honda's inboard disc on the VF500 and VTR250, my...
No, no, no don't get me wrong !! Any bike that runs is a GREAT bike regardless, but no 80's or earlier machines are useful if you have any...
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