I’m looking all over for a 1983 Yamaha XJ750 Seca original owner’s manual and service manual. I can’t find anything and I was wondering if you have access to them in a PDF form or know where I can purchase one or both. Thanks a ton, I love your blog! I have the famous XJ… Continue reading Have a 1983 Yamaha XJ750 Seca owner’s manual?
Month: April 2011
1981 honda cb650 custom Electrical Problems
last year i got my hands on one and i am having problems with the electrial system. I’ll charge the battery and with the key not even in the bike i watch my meter go down. when i get the bike running the meter only shows 12 volts going into the battery.what can i do… Continue reading 1981 honda cb650 custom Electrical Problems
1980 honda cb 650c carburator
I just bought a 1980 cb 650 custom for 300 bucks. It is in good shape but is missing the carburators. I am really stoked about fixing this thing up and found several carbs on ebay but they are about three or four years newer. Would they fit on my bike? Don’t quote me but… Continue reading 1980 honda cb 650c carburator
My first bike – 1970 Honda CB450
Through some quick Googling, I came across your site. I think I am going to thoroughly enjoy popping in here over and over again! I just stumbled upon a 1970 Honda CB450 as my first bike…It was too hard to resist…From the photos it looks solid enough for me to want to dive in as… Continue reading My first bike – 1970 Honda CB450
Reviving a 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R that’s been sitting
I have a 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R sitting in a garage. It’s been sitting in the garage for about 7 months now. I didn’t prepare it for storage cause I didn’t plan to be gone that long, but then life happened. I had someone try to start it, but it’s dead. I’m going to try… Continue reading Reviving a 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R that’s been sitting
Honda XR650R Clutch Removal and Replacement
I just bought a 2004 XR 650R that has the full HRC Power UP Kit, precision concepts suspension, exhaust, etc. The bike runs like a top, but has a screeching vibe when you start to let the clutch out, where it suddenly disengages. Very hard to manage on the street or tight trails. I pulled… Continue reading Honda XR650R Clutch Removal and Replacement
1980 Yamaha XT250G Starting Problem
1980 XT250G the bike is only off road. I am trying to get my bike running again. It is having trouble with starting. I have taken apart the carburetor and cleaned it. The float is working right. When I kick it to get it started it won’t idle, and when I finally get it to… Continue reading 1980 Yamaha XT250G Starting Problem
1982 Nighthawk 450 Tachometer question
Does anyone happen to know what the ratio is for the tachometer on an 82 Nighthawk 450? I need to replace mine and I found an aftermarket one on EBay that comes with a matching speedo that looks good. May need to replace speedo as well. I Just replaced the cable but the speedo is… Continue reading 1982 Nighthawk 450 Tachometer question