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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... 10 Mar 2010 14:16
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... 10 Mar 2010 14:16
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
Garage Night video: Suspension overhaul starts with Dremel ona lathe Waz wrote: My buddies and I make videos about motorcycle DIY. The latest one is about overhauling the suspension on my Cagiva Elefant - starting with making a new linkage spacer using a Dremel mounted on a lathe. http://www.garagenight.tv/ep-14-dremel-on-a-lathe-rear-suspension-overhaul-part-1/ D... 12 Feb 2010 08:59
Garage Night video: Suspension overhaul starts with Dremel on a lathe My buddies and I make videos about motorcycle DIY. The latest one is about overhauling the suspension on my Cagiva Elefant - starting with making a new linkage spacer using a Dremel mounted on a lathe. http://www.garagenight.tv/ep-14-dremel-on-a-lathe-rear-suspension-overhaul-part-1/ There are other videos at t... 15 Feb 2010 11:00
Suzuki G250 carb On Jan 31, 9:37 am, totallydeadmail...(a)yahoo.co.uk (Four-eyed Juicy Fruit) wrote: And then, the killer punch: checking the pilot screw setting. Yup, someone had wound it out to at least three turns. Set it to a turn and three-quarters and behold! Nice starting, lovely even tickover, sweet pick-up from id... 8 Feb 2010 10:03
FOAK: Missing Ignition Key I am now the proud owner of a Kawie KZ550M, a shaft drive '83 model. It's not running but I paid so little that I am not concerned if I can't get it going again. It does not have a key so I can't even raise the seat to install a new battery. Do the Kawasaki Dealers have access to codes to find a key for this ... 4 Feb 2010 22:33
Flummoxed by Suzuki GN250 Every now and again you come up against an odd one. A *really* odd one. After I'd bought the GN250, I gave it a full service which included setting the tappets, naturally, and I was getting a slight tick from the top end. It sounded exactly like a tappet that was fractionally too wide, though oddly the noise d... 25 Jan 2010 07:15
On Board Tire Repair Kits Anyone used these? Should I buy one? http://www.bikebandit.com/stop-go-pocket-tire-plugger-with-co2?mg=5081&t=1 ... 26 Jan 2010 19:03
How can I move, all alone, a disabled motorcycle (heavy, no front wheel) Gael <breoganmacbrath(a)yahoo.com> wrote in news:c0336de9-8cc9-4036-b0d2-8453c822e112(a)q4g2000yqm.googlegroups.com: On Jan 10, 2:08�pm, Joseph Donner <josephdonne...(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Any ideas? I'm all alone and don't have a pickup. I can rent a truck but how do I get the heavy bike (rear wheel and eng... 12 Jan 2010 08:27
How can I move, all alone, a disabled motorcycle (heavy, no front wheel) Gael <breoganmacbrath(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Also, while you're scrounging shopping carts, get a few plastic milk crates to store parts in. Impecunious motorcyclists have been using milk crates for motorcycle workstands since the Beatles were a group... <Considers garage and shuffles feet embarrassedly> ... 11 Jan 2010 10:56 |