Why is my Mikuni round slide carburetor Dirty? Sludge in the bowls, clogged main jets, dirty pilot jets, and dirty sleeves are common in ignored Continue Reading
Is there anything wrong with a Honda VF750C Magna?
Is there anything wrong with a Honda VF750C Magna? Nothing has gone wrong with this bike in almost 10000 miles. Could use a bigger gas Continue Reading
Why did the Harley Davidson shovelhead get an electric starter?
Why did the Harley Davidson shovelhead get an electric starter? The Harley engineering department had always been ploddingly methodical, taking care of problems as they Continue Reading
How does a 2 stroke fuel pump work?
How does a 2 stroke fuel pump work? In a two stroke engine the compression and intake stroke are combined and take place in the Continue Reading
Why does my Yamaha Vmax have no voltage?
Why does my Yamaha Vmax have no voltage? When this happens the circuit opens and you will have no voltage at the terminals. If you Continue Reading
How do I know what year my Kawasaki Mule is?
How do I know what year my Kawasaki Mule is? How to Identify a Kawasaki Mule Find the VIN on the vehicle. Ensure the code Continue Reading
Can a tune remove check engine light?
Can a tune remove check engine light? A custom tune can turn off rear O2 sensors and eliminate the CEL. What do I do if Continue Reading
Which way do you unscrew?
Which way do you unscrew? Shop-work. Typical nuts, screws, bolts, bottle caps, and jar lids are tightened (moved away from the observer) clockwise and loosened Continue Reading
What to do if your headlight is not working on your Harley?
What to do if your headlight is not working on your Harley? Make sure your connections can be secure and are without corrosion. While your Continue Reading
When did the Yamaha Tenere XT660Z come out?
When did the Yamaha Tenere XT660Z come out? My impressions of the XT660Z Tenere after riding from London to Morocco and halfway back in November Continue Reading
When did they change the front rake on the Dyna?
When did they change the front rake on the Dyna? 1995: Until this year, all Dynas had a 32-degree front rake, but in 1995 a Continue Reading
When did the Batavus HS 50 moped come out?
When did the Batavus HS 50 moped come out? It was manufactured from 1975 to 1979 (maybe longer). The HS-50 was also available in a Continue Reading
How do you adjust a 2000 carburetor?
How do you adjust a 2000 carburetor? Look for the black idle adjustment knob attached to a cable on the left side of the carburetor. Continue Reading
Why does my Kawasaki Ninja Bike Stop Running?
Why does my Kawasaki Ninja Bike Stop Running? While this definitely improved performance, it led to abnormal engine stalling on some models. According to some Continue Reading
Why is the fuel pump not working on my Ducati 748?
Why is the fuel pump not working on my Ducati 748? Closest I can come is starting the bike cold after sitting over night. Letting Continue Reading
Is synthetic oil better for my Harley?
Is synthetic oil better for my Harley? Synthetic oil is preferable to mineral oil primarily because it has a higher heat tolerance. That is very Continue Reading
Can a scooter run without a battery?
Can a scooter run without a battery? Yes, you can ride a bike without a battery without any problem as long as your vehicle has Continue Reading
When did the Yamaha YZF750R come out?
When did the Yamaha YZF750R come out? After all this was the bike – albeit a severely race-prepped one – I spent three quality seasons Continue Reading
What should the gap be on a spark plug?
What should the gap be on a spark plug? Spark plug specifications, which include type, heat range and gap, will be found in the owner’s Continue Reading
Can you replace seats on bikes?
Can you replace seats on bikes? Bicycle seats, also referred to as saddles, are designed for quick removal and replacement. You can install a saddle Continue Reading