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
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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 Seca 750 High RPMs
I have a Seca 750 1982. Once bike gets up to temp the idle stays high. When you let off the gas and pull the clutch in the RPMs stay high. this will drop back down if you let the clutch back out or work the throttle. If you turn the idle screw down the… Continue reading 1982 Seca 750 High RPMs
Air Cut Off Valve problem
I have recently just rebuilt two carburetors for a Honda CB500T. I am having problems keeping it running below 2,000 rpms as well. I have noticed that the air cut off diaphragms are torn a bit and probably should be replaced, but I can find no new replacements ANYWHERE! What exactly do these do for… Continue reading Air Cut Off Valve problem
Yamaha SR 500
Looking for a Clean SR 500… If anyone knows of one for sale please contact me! Will pay top dollar as long as it’s worth it… I’ll keep my ears open for you, but don’t have contacts with anyone selling one at the moment. There are however dozens of them on craigslist at any given… Continue reading Yamaha SR 500
1976 Honda 550F Carburetors
I have a 1976 Honda 550F that needs a set of carburetors. I’ve been looking on ebay and have bid on a couple of sets. My question is most carb descriptions only give limited info regarding if the carbs are from a 550F (98 main jets/38 idle jets) or 550K (100 main jets/40 idle jets). … Continue reading 1976 Honda 550F Carburetors
1978 Honda CX500 Factory Service Manual
I’ve been intently going over the facrory service you posted for the 1978 Cx500. By the way, AWSOME!! Thanks SO much. I was wondering if you could possibly hook me up with chapter six. The link is no good and that’s the one I really need at the moment. So, if you can hook it… Continue reading 1978 Honda CX500 Factory Service Manual
Need some pointers on a set of Honda Cb500t ignition coils
Hello all, I am in the restoration of a 1975 Honda CB500T. I got it running yesterday, but noticed I only have one cylinder firing. I tested the points and they were in spec and ran a Ohmmeter on the coils independently and one was pooped out the other was weak. I also noticed they… Continue reading Need some pointers on a set of Honda Cb500t ignition coils