Year: 2010

Hey I saw your article on carb cleaning and found it very useful thanks. I noticed that it was on an 83 Seca 750. I have an 82 750 maxim and I was wondering if you might know the answer to a question regarding the gauge pods. I personally do not like the huge square… Continue reading Swapping Gauges on 1982 Yamaha Seca 750 with 650 Maxim

hi i have a 1982 xj750 iam having problems starting when cold it has air pods / filters and straight through pipes i have 134 main jets and 43 pilots will start with easy start when cold and starts ok when it has been running a while have cleaned carbs as you said also do… Continue reading Hard starting when cold 1982 XJ750

What do you think of the1982 KZ550 LTD’s. Are they a decent bike.? All the Kawasaki KZ bikes are solid machines. I’ve had the 550’s and they are no different. I honestly really love the KZ550 motors, as well as the GS550 motors. The CB550’s are probably more popular than all of them, but I’m… Continue reading Thoughts on a 1982 KZ550 LTD?

What a brilliant website – thank you for putting so much info online. I read your carb cleaning guide, and was intruiged by the lemon juice boiling idea (I have a set of Honda VFR carbs I am trying to restore) but it is hard to get hold of in bulk in the UK. Do… Continue reading What about boiling carbs in vinegar instead of lemon juice?

hi evan. i have a honda xl250 4 stroke from 1974. whenever it is started it idles really high, like 5-6 thousand rpm. i am almost certain it is not anything to do with the throttle cable. would you have any other suggestions?? anything you could tell me would be a great help. thanks. First… Continue reading 1974 Honda XL250 idles real fast

Evan….really enjoyed your site and travels. I figure if anyone can help you can. I just bought a 2006 XR650L with no manual. I’ve looked at the chain adjustment and can’t figure out how to tighten it up. Does it a special tool once you loosed the axle nut. I love to ride but am… Continue reading Axle adjustment help on 2006 Honda XR650L

XJ750 Seca I cleaned carbs but when I started bike up I had gas flowing from air venturis on 1 carb. Any thoughts on why gas is running out? The float on carb 1 is probably set incorrectly or may still be a bit sticky/dirty. Sounds like it needs to be double checked and lowered… Continue reading Gas spilling from carbs on Yamaha XJ750 Seca

I came across your blog posting (http://cycles.evanfell.com/2008/09/1982 … thawk-450/) when searching for info on rebuilding comstar wheels. I pulled my 1978 comstar wheel apart to get all the rust off the spokes, only to realize that its not so easy finding someone to put it back together! You mentioned in your post that the wheels… Continue reading Best bolts for use on a Comstar Wheel?

Im looking for a vintage Japanese streetbike and I want to ask you for some advice. I’m a pretty big guy at six foot one and I’m looking for a bike that is a good match for my frame. I’ve been looking online but its hard to tell how big they are without scouring the… Continue reading Vintage Japanese motorcycle for a big guy?