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Just bought 1982 kz550 runs great til the battery goes dead.On 2nd battery in two weeks just had to reschedule a road test cause it died on the way there.HELP If the bike isn’t charging you could have several problems. First thing I would do is inspect the condition of all the wiring connectors and… Continue reading Kawasaki KZ550 keeps draining battery

Old bike just got running.  I think sat for a long time, don’t know how long. When I wind it up in first and shift into second it bogs and misses, can’t put any load on it, also smokes. When I wind it up in neutral it smokes and misses when it get to higher… Continue reading Honda 1984 Shadow VT700C carb problems

I need to replace a clutch cable for my Virago (stretched), but parts are hard to come by here in the far north.  Anyone know if there is a match that might be newer/easier to find?  Part#15589-001 I’m sure a site like Bike Bandit carries clutch cables for all years of the Virago. If you… Continue reading 1981 Virago 750 – Clutch Cable

Can anyone please help me? Where can i order via online this original parts? -xr 650R chain slider -xr 650L chain slider I’ve already searched this parts on Amazon.com and ebay.com but didn’t find the exact one. please send me a link or any suggestion that can help me finding this parts. Hey Tontino –… Continue reading Honda XR650R / XR650L Chain Slider

Hey, So I just baught a older ZX6 engine, that im trying to fit into a golf cart, but the current wiring is a complete web and I have already seen some frayed and broken wires. Im not to picky about having all the bells and whistles such as the cluster and the lights, just… Continue reading Trying to get a older ZX600 running

Hi Evan, I have a 73 CB350G that I’ve fully disassembled.  I’m completely new to motorcycle restoration and have two technical questions that I’m hoping you can help me answer. CARB CLEANING Should I assume that they need cleaning?  I’ve read Evan’s guide to carb cleaning and was planning to take a stab at it… Continue reading 1973 CB350G – Carb Cleaning and Wiring

Not sure how familiar anyone here is with 2 strokes…just purchased a 74 RD350 and the engine had been modified for racing: -cylinder bore -stage 3 porting -enlarged reed case -rebuilt crank -PVL ignition -moto carrera expansion chambers My question is if this bike NEEDS race fuel or if it would be damaged by the… Continue reading Race Fuel in a 1974 Yamaha RD350

I’m looking all over for a 1983 Yamaha XJ750 Seca original owner’s manual and service manual. I can’t find anything and I was wondering if you have access to them in a PDF form or know where I can purchase one or both. Thanks a ton, I love your blog! I have the famous XJ… Continue reading Have a 1983 Yamaha XJ750 Seca owner’s manual?

last year i got my hands on one and i am having problems with the electrial system. I’ll charge the battery and with the key not even in the bike i watch my meter go down. when i get the bike running the meter only shows 12 volts going into the battery.what can i  do… Continue reading 1981 honda cb650 custom Electrical Problems

I just bought a 1980 cb 650 custom for 300 bucks.  It is in good shape but is missing the carburators.  I am really stoked about fixing this thing up and found several carbs on ebay but they are about three or four years newer.  Would they fit on my bike? Don’t quote me but… Continue reading 1980 honda cb 650c carburator