Year: 2010

I have a totally stock, 19000 miles, KZ 1000 LTD that I want to be my daily rider. Do you this type of resto? At one time I was seriously considering this – but it became far too difficult to find a reliable stream of projects for it to be worthwhile for me. So unfortunately… Continue reading Do you do restoration for hire? KZ1000 LTD

I am looking for an ignition switch for a 1978cx500. I tried e-bay, parts stores etc…. Do you know if one from another model (450, 550,650…..) will match? Hey – You won’t find one that bolts right up unless it’s from another CX – however, you could easily make any other ignition work, or a… Continue reading Need Ignition Switch for 1978 Honda CX500

Hi Evan, am trying your carb boiling technique tomorrow, wondering if you might consider a two stroke how to someday. I just bought an RD250 1973 Thanks keep it up I will be writing a couple motor rebuild threads for all the home garage mechanics. I’m a big fan of the RD’s and will discuss… Continue reading Would love a how to for 2-strokes – 1973 Yamaha RD250

Hey Evan, trying the carb boil as we speak, man the stew smell horrible… getting a bit foamy too hope that’s normal… Yeah – boiling lemon juice and old gas sure isn’t the most fragrant thing you’ve cooked. The bad smell and foam are normal. Good luck!

I have a 1980 cb650c that I bought brand new and from the factory it had tappet valve noise and has been rebuilt three times and always has been a lemon. When it did run it would flat get with it. Anyway I gave it to my son and he wants to bob or chop… Continue reading Would like a replacement motor for a 1980 Honda CB650C

Wonder if you could advise me please. I just bought my self a 1984 XL600RD. I am having problems kick starting her. Feel like giving up. I have a 955i speed triple 2001 model and a 640 KTM duke2 of i need to sell them through financial situation. So i bought the XL600 . Which… Continue reading Kick Starting a 1984 Honda XL600RD

i skipped over to your site here from a dualsport blog about you putting crf forks on a 96? xr600. my Q’ is what yr/bike and did your also need the triple or just the forks. is it plug and play? thanks The CRF front end conversion is fairly simple, but it isn’t cheap. The… Continue reading Front end swap on a Honda XR600 – CRF450 Fork Conversion

I have a 1967 Triumph Bonneville with Mikuni carbs. I don’t have a clue as how to adjust them. My bike starts easy but runs best with chokes fully on and takes forever to warm up. When chokes are off the bike runs rough. One of my auto mechanic friends said he thinks my carb… Continue reading Adjusting carbs on a 1967 Triumph Bonneville – Mikuni’s

Nice article about cleaning out carbs. I have not jumped into this project yet. This goes straight into my question. K&N make high flow pod air filters. It reads that carb rejetting is required. Do you have any sage like advice on this project for a 1983 Yamaha Midnight maxim? Thank you for you time… Continue reading Rejetting for POD Air Filters on a 1983 Yamaha Midnight Maxim

i have a 81 xv 750 with hituchi carbs im after the slide diaphragms can you help or tell me were to look thanks.. The diaphragms for any old carb are hard to come by this day. You can check the parts houses on my blog homepage (http://cycles.evanfell.com) and cross your fingers – but honestly,… Continue reading Need Slide Diaphragms for 1981 XV 750