Sad facts are that a quality o-ring chain can't be found for less than about $100, and cheap standard chains (non o-ring) won't last on a bike...
Angle carbs as in factory manual (about 45 degrees) so that tang just contacts plunger when floats are at 9mm. Adjust metal tang as necessary. In...
Degrees won't tell you what you need to know: lift and duration at lift. One cam can be specified with different opening/closing angles, and...
Unfortunately, it does seem normal for shops to nick rims a bit, but the unwashed grease and fingerprints are a sign they don't care. Tire...
I have a set of used '86 VF 500 carbs for parts, but springs are missing, though all other parts are available for sale. Diaphrams are all OK.
I had to replaced the 3 small springs on my VTR starter clutch when one broke. Only cheap Honda part i ever found: 47 cents each. Always try...
Get the part off the bike and into your hand: the problems should be evident if you consult the service manual.
Another misconception that can lead to disaster !! Fill cooling system at radiator cap ONLY, not reservoir !!!!!!!!!!!!
There's no problem riding without fairings, but be sure the coolant is kept topped up to radiator cap opening. Get this fixed ASAP, since...
Like Mr. Crusty says, if they're that hard you need new ones.
Can you hear the fuel pump working ?? Check all fuses.
The bike was parked for a reason; try to find out why. Push bike in various gears to see if the engine and tranny are free. If so, you have...
There are subtle ways to place marks on parts to see if they have been removed and replaced as the shop says............but it requires almost as...
After all that money and time, whadda you got ?? An outdated, troublesome, prone to destruction hand grenade that's 25 years past it's prime.
Nothing unusual about reusing valve cover gaskets. You could have asked them to notify you when the valve covers were off, then go in to see....
I believe the most common cause of stator failure is a result of shorts that develop in the 3-wire plug as the connections melt and wires contact...
Heatmizr has good info, as he should, as an IT super-specialist !! Most important thing on startup is to use a few brief (8-10 seconds) cycles...
Send photos of bike, wife and garage and we'll help you decide.
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Be sure the plug connectors to/from the r/r are clean and tight and that nothing you have packed under the seat blocks...
Doing that mod increases the likelyhood that sometime a cylinder will flood with fuel when a carb float happens to stick open unless you always...
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