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I have a 1982 Kawasaki KZ440 and I tore the whole stock wiring harness off of it and everything is wired up except the coil. I just can’t get it right for some reason. Any idea how it can be done? I’m a little confused as to your problem. Are you missing wires? Do you… Continue reading 1982 Kawasaki KZ440 wiring harness question

Where can I buy the “safety decal” for the headlight stay of the Yamaha BW 200 and BW 350? I call it the “safety decal” but this business card size metallic decal tells the tire pressure/oil to use etc. I saw these decals on a website several weeks ago; but did not record the phone… Continue reading Safety decal for Yamaha Big Wheel 200 or 350

Hey Evan, thanks for all the great tips. I’m cleaning out the carbs on a 1974 Honda CB350F. I boiled the carb body, jets, and all the other metal components. Im trying to blow through the slow jets but cannot. Ive tried to push through a tiny metal wire, also cannot. Is this the way… Continue reading 1974 Honda CB350F clogged pilot jets – carb cleaning

Awesome website, I really enjoy reading it! I’m a new rider, and I’m looking to purchase my first bike. I’ve been looking at a Honda CX500, but I was wondering if you could recommend some other beginner models. I’m looking for a standard style bike, under $1,000. I’m 5’7″ tall, 160 lbs. I’m not totally… Continue reading Best Motorcycle for a New Rider?

I have a 1985 Virago XV700 with the Hitachi Carbs. Will the boiling in lemon juice thing effect the rubber bushings for the butterfly? Or do I need to remove it first? I cant seem to get all the passage ways open. But cant afford to send it off and have it done. No you’ll… Continue reading Boiling Carbs on 1985 Virago XV700

Hello! I just inherited a 1982 Seca 550. This is my first bike, ive never ridden nor worked on motorcycles before. I was told all it needed was a fuel petcock and it would run.  I got a rebuild kit and cleaned it up, now it doesn’t leak and seems to work just fine. However,… Continue reading 1982 Yamaha Seca 550, sitting 6 months, won’t start

Re: Carb boiling. Bike’s not been running for along time and the Keihins for a V-4 have heavy deposits. My questions: First, do I need to remove all rubber and plastic pieces off the carb, because that would require separating the four of them? Next, do I maintain the water boiling for the duration? Last,… Continue reading More Carb Boiling Questions

I have an old 1976 ironhead Harley Sportster which hasnt been started in 20 years. So I figure I dont have to worry about mixing types or brands of oil. Would you recommend Pennzoil 10w40 for a Harley as well? I would guess you are not a fan but it also appears you have overall… Continue reading What type of oil for 1976 Harley Sportster?

Could you help me with a wiring issue. I am rebuilding a new wiring harness for my 1971 Honda CB750 and they look to be 16 and 14 gauge wires. Is there any benefit by using 12 and 14 gauge wires? Thanks Craig You won’t end up with any benefit on the CB750 by upping… Continue reading Rewiring a 1971 Honda CB750

i got CB 750 engine parts, XS 850 engine and fram parts, the odd XS 400 parts for sale or trade but will not throw them out. want a list?’ If anyone needs the contact info for these parts shoot me a message and I’ll put you in contact.