Rich or lean ?? Examine your sparkplugs.
The only SERIOUS tank slapper for me occurred on a 650 Hawk when a combination of 3 conditions happened to occur simultaneously: I was in a curve,...
It's usually a good idea to simply replace the radiator cAP b4 any troubleshooting as it may have a cracked seal or weak spring and not holding...
WHat doesn't make sense about keeping at least one hand on the bars when the bike's moving ????
Chocolate Lad's info is A-OK. If needed you caN JUST REMOVE CARBS and use the advice above to align all the throttle plates. In prACTICE, IF THE...
Could also be a low coolant level. Dija check under the radiator cap when the bike is cool ?? It should be right up to the top.
I'd suspect a synch problem or a damaged mounting boot that's letting in air.
Since the cooler is mounted at the highest point of the lube system, no draining would be needed, and only a minimal amount would trickle out.
Hundreds have done it. It's very easy, just tap into the wire on the rad, place a switch on the wire, and route the other side to a ground. You...
You don't mean the voltage regulator/rectifier ?? That has 3 diodes and has nothing to do with the neutral light or the starter lockout circuitry.
Riding no hands is not what these bikes were designed for and is a foolish risk to take. 4th gens do the same thing. It seems that things were...
It's an indication of a bad diode, not usually called a rectifier.
FSM should show the exact location.
As i've seen a few times, there are non-OEM mounts on the market now that don't have the "CARB" slot but seem to work OK.
You need to run a compression test on that engine and inspect the cams for wear or damage before getting too excited about riding that bike. Also...
Going off-road with an engine that heavy doesn't seem like fun.
By mouth, you can blow air into the input side but can't blow into the output side.--
i think what Norm means is that it's better to find an OEM salvage yard starter than to buy a cheap replacement from China, and i agree.
If the brake pads have any traces of fork oil it's best to scrap them, and you'll need to clean the discs with lacquer thinner on a rag too....
Rubber cone type compression tester probably won't fit down the plug hole..........unless you remove the cam cover (very easy except finessing it...
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