You already know that compression tests are most reliable when done on an engine at operating temperature with all plugs out and throttle held...
No problem as the rotor will only go on one way since there's an alignment groove.
Plenty of help on the search function..... or do you need us to go over the whole subject again ?? Most everything you need is in the FSM, and...
Reviews?? Screw bad reviews; no one could read this book with out learning ALOT !! And you'd need to vet the credentials of the reviewers in...
But I.C., all those bikes on the cover are fuel-injected !?
Suggestions ?? Slightly loosen the fork caps while forks are still mounted on bike. Wash out the forks several times with the solvent of your...
Does your bike--you neglected to state which year and model--start noticeably easier hot or cold ??
Look for the clattering on the wonky cam lobes and/or excessive valve clearances. Also, bad camchain tensioners cause rattles, ands VFs are...
You own a Honda ?? You need a multimeter. And a battery charger.
Bernoulli is responsible !! Read "Weber Carburetors: Tuning and Maintenance" by John Passini. All the wisdom applies to bikes too. There are...
Heck, how you gonna get everything seated properly just by pushing ?? How much pressure can you exert ?? Only your own weight. Once i tried...
I ordered them bitches through my local Honda dealer.
Easiest way to do it is by angling rear boots UP by keeping them half-on /half-off (photo) and starting with getting the left front carb started...
I think you're still going to need an additional connection to + battery post in order to power grips through the relay; they draw lots of current...
With zero clearance there is a chance that valves could have kissed the piston tops while you turned the engine by hand. Not good. Something...
Too much use of starter fluid spray is bad for the engine cuz it strips away lubricating film from cylinder walls, causing scored pistons and...
Get the springs from Honda only !! I was surprized when i needed some for a VTR 250 project that they were easily available and CHEAP ! Make...
If you've bent the forks, you've damaged the headset bearings too, so replace them with OEM, not allballs.
Inspect the rollers for dents and replace the small springs. Be sure to use a dab of blue locktite on the 3 bolts cuz i've seen cases where they...
Might be good to wire them directly from battery + through a fuse, of course, and a switch.
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