XL600 Dual Carb, originally uploaded by evanfell. There was only one time during all the miles I put on my XL600 that it wouldn’t start. I ended up pushing it 6 miles back home through the hills. The bike had been running a bit strange for a few days, but it had never once let… Continue reading Adjusting XL and XR600 Dual Carbs
Month: September 2008
XL600R: Motorcycle Shock Linkage Maintenance
XL600R Shock Linkage, originally uploaded by evanfell. Motorcycle shock linkages (aka rear suspension linkages) need to be cared for properly. This is the shock linkage out of my Honda XL600. When I got the bike I knew the rear shock linkage was a little worn, but neglected to replace it for several months. Over time… Continue reading XL600R: Motorcycle Shock Linkage Maintenance
How to Clean a Motorcycle Carburetor, the RIGHT way.
I get asked about Carburetor Cleaning regularly both from readers and from friends offline. So I’ve decided to write a definitive guide for cleaning carbs the RIGHT way. So put your tools down for a minute, grab a beer, and give this a read. You might just save yourself a lot of headache and sweat.… Continue reading How to Clean a Motorcycle Carburetor, the RIGHT way.