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Maintainance of shock absorber
I have a 125cc bike. My cousin uses my bike more than me. He is more than 110 kg in weight. So I feel that my bike's shock absorbers will be break down soon because of my cousin. So is there any ...
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Comparing v-twin with straight-four engines
This isn't really on-topic for "motor vehicle repair", but I figure it's kinda close.
A few months ago, I bought a 1983 Honda Nighthawk 550, which has a straight-four engine. A friend of mine was ...
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Symptoms of Lean or Rich carb settings on a motorcycle.
I have a 1981 Yamaha xs650. I recently put in K&N stock replacement filter (ie, they are in the airbox and conform to the size of the original), however they may be leading to a leaner mixture ...
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Motorcycle 125cc question about PISTON condition and battery
Last year I bought a 125cc bike Modenas brand, most likely unknown to you. It is a moped.
http://www.modenas.com.my/v2motorcycle.asp?id=70
It can go as fast as 110 km/h enough for the city and not ...
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2001 Suzuki Katana 600 motorcycle won't start
A few months ago I bought a used 2001 Suzuki Katana 600 with about 11,000 miles on it. I rode it without any issues for the first month or so. After that I started having occasional issues with ...
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Burned regulator/rectifier
I have managed to completely fry regulator/rectifier on my Suzuki GSR600 (K7). I suspect that it happened when I blindly splashed into a big water pond, so some water probably got on connector. Thing ...
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Motorcycle: stiff chain links - able to repair?
So after tightening my chain the other day I noticed a creaking noise - its seems there is a tight spot in the links. I have sprayed this with chain oil and let soak. I know I will need to replace the ...
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Four-body carbs regulation.
I would like to adjust four-body carbs by myself, in order to avoid spent money every time. What are the basic rules, tools and secrets of many body carbs regulation?
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Motorcycle: Honda VTR 250 difficulty starting
I have a 2000 model Honda VTR 250. Up until now the bike has been super reliable. However, recently it has been struggling to start in the morning. The engine turns over many times before catching and ...
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Which relay to use for bike headlight
I have Bajaj Pulsar 180 UG4, it has a 35 watt HS1 Helonix headlamp bulb. I want to upgrade the stock headlight to make it brighter, so I found H4 Xenon bulb 60/65 watt. I asked this question question ...
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Why bikes with gears are preferred when there is gearless(or automatic gear) technology?
I know that lower gears have higher acceleration & low top speeds and higher gears have low acceleration & higher top speeds. But I would like to know why this gear system was designed first ...
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Are engines of the same model bike identical?
I am planning to buy a Yamaha Crux from the showroom. I'd like to know how to compare the engines in each of the available bikes of the same model. Will they differ in any way? One mechanic I know ...
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What minimum maintenance should I do to get my cycle to a shop where it can be looked over professionally?
It's been in the garage all winter. It starts, but I'm nervous about getting it to a mechanic (about 10 miles away). It's a 2007 Honda Rebel 250cc.
I have zero maintenance experience. None. A couple ...
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I am looking to buy a motorcycle which I can fully (or as close to fully) maintain and repair on my own. Which models should I look at?
Which motorcycles are well known for being easy to maintain and repair, and would be suited for a beginner to cut his teeth on? What are some features of motorcycles that I should look for, when ...
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What is wrong with my 99 gsxr 600 when my regulator keeps burning out?
I recently had my clutch replaced and a new battery put in. Within a month my regulator/rectifier burnt out of it. So, I purchased a new one. After 2 weeks that one burned out also. I replaced the ...
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Fuel usage change from 250 CC to 900 CC
I'm currently driving a Honda Hornet 250 CC (because it's the engine size limit on a provisional license in New Zealand). Once I get my full license I want to get something bigger, possibly a Honda ...
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Motorcycle starter sometimes clicks, but doesn't start - tapping with hammer helps it start
It seems to happen particularly when the bike is hot. But sometimes when I go to start up the bike, the solenoid will click, but the starter won't turn over. Tapping the starter with a hammer always ...
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How fast should a Honda CBR 600 F4i idle when the engine is cold
My CBR 600 F4i idles at about 3000 rpm when the engine is cold, after about 2 to 3 minutes when the engine warms up, it settles back down to regular idle speed of about 1300 rpm.
Is this normal for ...
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Is it important to get “K” work done by a dealer?
Several of the line-items in my motorcycle's maintenance schedule are marked "K", for "Should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki Dealer".
Example items are "Brake fluid--change" and "Steering stem ...
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Motorcycle engine running a bit hot?
For the past few rides, I think my 2007 Ninja 250 has been running hotter than before. At least, I think it feels hotter through the seat, but the oil temperature gauge seems to be pointing pretty ...
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Are the brake/clutch levers on a (pre-2008) Ninja 250 supposed to be symmetric?
I bought a used 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R a couple months ago. I had a mechanic check it out first, and I've been riding it since with no issues. The other day I noticed that the brake lever seems to ...
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Motorcycle Front Forks: Fork tube stuck in bottom pipe - clunking sound when trying to remove
I'm rebuilding the forks on my CB400 project bike [ turning into a street tracker ;) ]
The process from the manual is pretty straight forward:
1) Remove the front fork bolts and drain oil
2) With ...
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Motorcycle: increasing choke kills engine
My bike struggles to idle on cold mornings. No issue there: I just open the choke till it warms. However, I must do this ever so slowly and delicately otherwise the engine cuts out. I find this odd as ...
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Alternative to Bajaj Pulsar 180 UG4 stock headlamp
I am from India and I own a Bajaj Pulsar 180 UG4 2012 motorcycle. I travel on the highway while coming back home from the office at night. I am not satisfied with the brightness of my stock head lamp, ...
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129 views
Motorcycle battery - correct voltage running and stopped?
Hopefully a pretty straight forward one: I've been having trouble starting my bike. I checked the voltage on the battery when it was idling and got 12.9. Is this too low?
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Cold engine works on three out of four cylinders
When my Honda CBR900’s engine is cold, it works only on three cylinders. When the engine begins to warm, all goes fine and all the cylinders begin to work. What can cause this?
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Honda Unicorn Electricals Problem due to water
I am using Honda CB Unicorn 150cc.
Last day I had to ride my bike through water, after which none of the electricals were working. Only Head lamp will work while the engine is on. After when I ...
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Frequency for servicing bike?
I have a Hero Honda air cooled single cylinder 4 stroke engine bike. It's about 5 years old, and I've done all the recommended servicing on time. I lost the servicing manual, but I remember that the ...
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139 views
Changing motorcycle oil
How do I change the oil on my motorcycle? I can see where to check the level, but how do I drain it? It's a Honda CB400 2011 model
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Motorcycle with EFI not starting well
I have a 2012 Kawasaki W800. On cold mornings it is difficult to start - it turns over quite a few times before it catches. This is compared to my old carburettor bike which started instantly with the ...
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Carburetted motorcycle stalls when accelerator is applied
My father has 1995 Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan with low kilometrage (18 000, 11 000 miles). We had installed new Vance & Hines pipes on it (in hindsight, way, way too loud, but that’s beside the point, ...
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How reliable is a Honda GB400 (motorcycle) grey import?
I am considering getting a 1985 Honda GB400TT bike as I simply love the look of them and they seem to be selling at a good price.
I understand these are grey imports (imported 2nd hand from Japan) ...
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Aprillia Pegaso 650 won't start after cleaning carbs, what might be wrong?
I've got a '99 Pegaso 650 which has been sitting idle for about 7 years. The carbs were quite bad shape when I got it.
The first time I cleaned the carbs I was able to get the bike started but it ...
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Should motorcyle exhaust headers ever glow red hot
I've got a '99 Pegaso 650 which hasn't been running for about 7 years. It's was in a quite a deteriorated state when I got it, i.e. seized carbs, tank full of water, sump full of an ugly fuel/oil mix, ...
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Motorcycle: Fuel Injection light comes on after 5 mins of riding
I've bought a brand new bike and have had it for about 2 months. Later this week I noticed that after about 5 mins of riding the Fuel Injection light comes back on. I stop the bike, turn the ignition ...
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Clutch dragging and making squeaking/grinding noise
My motorcycle clutch (Yamaha Diversion) has recently started dragging extremely badly; I need to rev-match up and down gears and shifting from neutral into first requires me to rev the engine, pull ...
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How to let off the carburetors of a 1993 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 for winter storage?
My '93 Gixxer is in the shed for winter. I had it fully tanked, the shed is (moderately) warm, and every couple of weeks I attach a trickle charger to its battery.
However, I know that there is still ...
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Motorcycle Maintenance [closed]
What should you check/clean/replace on a Motorcycle every year?
I already:
Change the oil (10w40) and filter twice a year
Periodically check the tires for pressure, cracks, bumps (I forget the ...
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Start Motorcycle Garaged for Over a Year
What do I need to do to get my motorcycle running again after I've left it in my garage for over a year?
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Top Speed varies even when using the same bike
I own a Hero Honda CBZXtreme bike. The top speed that I have reached is 122Km/Hr. But I am not able to reach this speed always. Sometimes the speed does not even cross 105 Km/Hr while travelling on ...
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Exhaust Flame Kit
I have been searching over the past week or so trying to educate myself as much as possible before going ahead and trying to build an exhaust flame kit from scratch (the ones on sale on the internet ...
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Vintage motorcycle repair--where to find parts?
I'm thinking about picking up my first motorcycle. I'm looking at older bikes, 60s-80s, primarily Japanese bikes. I'm plenty handy around cars, so the maintenance tasks don't concern me, but I'm ...
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motorcycle headlight with single SPDT relay
I have bike with 35 watt HS1 bulb and I want to upgrade brightness of headlight so I decided to put H4 60/65 watt xenon bulb. An expert on this forum suggested me to use relays as the new bulb ...
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Would a Triumph Thruxton be suitable for everyday use? [closed]
I really love the look and design of the Thruxton and am considering getting one. I use my current motorbike every day, from getting to work and back, to shopping, to long trips. Its a bullet proof ...
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50cc Two Stroke Scooter/Motorcycle - Idle and start issues
this is my first motor-vehicle ever, a Simson s50 from 1976.
Things seem to be running fine, but there are two problems I need to figure out:
1) The engine dies unless rev'ed constantly - eg at a ...
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What can cause gas to blow back into air filter in a motorcycle
I have a 1987 kawasaki ninja. I've had it for two years and it ran good until this year. When I started it this week, gas started to flow back into air filter box. Has anyone ever encountered this? ...
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Moped bike motor problem carburetor
I have tried many technicians but none have solved my problem.
I had problems in the past past, but one day my bike started to make a noise while opening the throttle when cold after about 50km/h ...
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Kawasaki 4s Champion electrical wiring diagram
I have a 97 model Kawasaki 4s champion (100cc 4 stroke) . It is not in good condition except its engine. Now I need change wiring of my bike and I am looking for its electrical wiring diagram. I have ...
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XJ600 1994 Seca 2
I am wondering if anyone can shed light on an issue we are having with this particular bike. Basically, the bike starts fine cold and warms up and drives perfectly for about 15 minutes ( responsive to ...
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What are the critical maintenance items for a new motorcycle?
I have purchased a new motor bike recently. What are the critical maintenance items that I should focus on? For example:
Is it true that we should not run new bikes on high rpm for some time?
What ...
