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Best way to clean the inside of a steel motorcyle tank?
FOAK wrote: You folks are and endless supply of kindness and good will and now I return to ask your advice: Old tank, the debris from it is plugging up the carbs. Some methods: fill tank with diluted muriatic acid, drain and flush. Fill tank with diluted naval jelly, drain and flush. Fill... 24 Mar 2010 02:17

FOAK: Best way to clean the inside of a steel motorcyle tank?
You folks are and endless supply of kindness and good will and now I return to ask your advice: Old tank, the debris from it is plugging up the carbs. Some methods: fill tank with diluted muriatic acid, drain and flush. Fill tank with diluted naval jelly, drain and flush. Fill tank with acetone, drain a... 13 Mar 2010 10:54

Shocking
My CB900F is in need of new shocks. At least, that's what I take from the fact that they're both leaking oil everywhere (er...well, one of them stopped a while ago), and cornering is getting to be more of a thrill than I ever imagined. According to bikebandit.com, OEM parts will do me to the tune of around $950 ... 5 Mar 2010 12:53

How can I tell if my shock/springs are worn out?
The bike is an 82 Kawie KZ550 - C3, and I'm contemplating some suspension work. The obvious work would include the installation of new spring/shocks and rebuilding the forks. Before I begin I am wondering if the repairs are really needed at this time. Are there specific, objective tests of these components that... 4 Mar 2010 10:08

Inverted forks
Hey all. I have a '06 Hayabusa. It is my first bike with inverted forks. Was wondering if anyone could give me a rundown for checking and/or adding fluid to them. My Suzuki dealer has to order the manual, and it will take 7-10 working days, but thought I would ask here while I wait. Thanks for any help. JD ... 23 Feb 2010 02:31

GPS navigation system on a motorcycle
GPS navigation system on a motorcycle http://www.gpsnavigationportable.co.cc/2008/09/gps-navigator-for-motorcycles-becker.html ... 17 Feb 2010 00:58

GPS Navigator for motorcycles
GPS Navigator for motorcycles, Becker Traffic Assist Z100 http://www.gpsnavigationportable.co.cc/2008/09/gps-navigator-for-motorcycles-becker.html ... 17 Feb 2010 00:58

'85 XL600R probs
The last time I worked on my 1985 XL600R was about 5 years ago - at that time it would start with a lot of effort, but wouldn't stay running reliably. Someone on this forum suggested going through the Clymer or Haynes manuals' trouble-shooting section, and I could have SWORN I did and that the last thing to check ... 16 Feb 2010 22:57

Garage Night video: Suspension overhaul starts with Dremel on a lathe
I have a bead breaker that I carry on road trips. It folds to about a foot long and maybe 2.5 inches in diameter and will break any motorcycle tire bead I've ever encountered. That and three levers is all I need to change most tires. Getting a tire off under most circumstances is about 3 minutes from the time I l... 15 Feb 2010 08:46

Garage Night video: Suspension overhaul starts with Dremel ona lathe
Waz wrote: On Feb 11, 9:14 pm, Beryl <fo...(a)road.net> wrote: What do you think about tapered roller bearings vs. ball bearings for the steering? The tapered rollers I've seen pics of all look like the cone angle is overly sharp, which would wedge the rollers tightly into the races. I think they s... 17 Feb 2010 20:17