Month: April 2010

Evan, what parts do I need in order to pull this off? Well Wess, it depends what you’re trying to do. If you’re just changing the oil, adjusting the carbs, and adjusting the valves then you don’t need anything but an oil filter and some tools. What specifically are you trying to do? I don’t… Continue reading My 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450cc needs a simple tune up.

Hey Evan, after all my searching I finally found the manuals for my 86 KTM 250! Since you have a similar bike I thought I would post the link to the site where I found the manuals so you and everyone else can have access to them. This is a link directly to the users… Continue reading 1980’s KTM manuals

took out the plugs of this bike and plug #2 came out real hard .got it out and the threads are stripped  ,in the head . man really can use some help to fix this  dying to ride this bike. Hi Pete That’s a bummer! Fairly common problem on old bikes. Especially ones that have… Continue reading 81 xs 850 sh yamaha triple

Is it possible to adjust the rear suspension on it? I just want to drop it a little. Hi Cake. The Honda Nighthawk 450 has slightly adjustable shocks, as do most dual shock bikes of the era. If you look at the bottom of the shock, below the spring, you seen an odd wave. As… Continue reading 1982 Honda 450sc Nighthawk

My Hondamatic project has taken a turn. I replaced the turn signal blinker switch but now when I activate them the brake light now flashes taking needed power from the signals. I don’t even know where to begin. Hi Doug – Just to clarify – did you replace the turn signal switch on the handlebar?… Continue reading 1976 Honda CB750A Electrical

I’m restoring a honda cb 125s. i cannot find anyone that has or knows the correct size spokes in stainless steel. can you please help i need the front and rear spokes for a 1976 cb 125s. Hi – I can’t help you with the spoke measurements – but I do know that the CB125 wheels… Continue reading Need spokes for a 1976 Honda CB125s

I bought a 1978 Honda CX 500. The problem. The battery died on me when I rode the bike home. I put new spark plugs in the bike and a new battery. It started up and rode strong for 3 solid days of riding. However, when I went to Portland over the weekend I returned… Continue reading 1978 Honda CX500 Won’t Charge the Battery

I just cleaned my carbs and replaced a few jets. My motorcycle starts but after a min. or 2 it stalls. what can be the cause of this? Thanks for your time. I forgot to add my bike is a honda 1984 Honda VT700. Hi – This could be a few different things. I’ll start… Continue reading 1984 Honda VT700 stalling after a couple minutes

I own a 77 XT-500. It runs great, easy to start, but needs some TLC beyond my capabilities. How can I find a shop that caters to vintage dual-sports? (in the Las Vegas area)… Thanks Hi – Finding shops who have any sort of knowledge of older bikes can be a challenge. I would of… Continue reading Looking to find a shop catering to vintage bikes 1977 Yamaha XT500

First I want to say this is a great site and it gets me excited to learn more about my motorcycle and how it runs. Thanks a bunch, it has already been very informative. I have a 1982 Honda Nighthawk and it has a hard time starting. I usually have to hook it up to… Continue reading 1982 Honda Nighthawk 650 Hard Start