When to drain and replace a motorcycle engine?
To expand on xpda’s answer, and genericise it for any engine that has been standing for some time: Drain and replace the fuel – modern unleaded goes off after a couple of months so won’t be any good if it has been standing for longer than that.
What to do if your motorcycle has been sitting for a long time?
Remove the battery and charge it fully. If it has been sitting for a long time the battery will have degraded so you may well find that it won’t hold much of a charge and may need to be replaced. Check all the perishable components – hoses, tyres etc.
What should I do if my motorcycle won’t start?
If it has been standing a long time, dribble a little oil down the bores a few days beforehand to lubricate the piston rings. If it is reluctant to turn, don’t force it, as there is a risk the rings have corroded into the bores and could break – if that happens it’s rebuild time!
Why does my motorcycle keep stalling and stalling?
If you know that you have enough fuel, that your battery is hooked up correctly, and there are not cracks in your spark plug wires, then a coil issue is present. Poor idling and stalling will lead up to this problem. Your motorcycle may turn over but will not stay on and will stall out.
What kind of motorcycle does Ron havens ride?
(Abel Uribe / Chicago Tribune) When Ron Havens takes a road trip on his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, he sees a lot of riders like himself — guys over 60 who rode when they were young and are back at it now that they’re retired. And some are not as skilled as they imagine.
How old is ” too old ” to ride a motorcycle?
I do miss the feel of the open road. Been riding since 16 years old and thinking of hanging it up at 66, presently ride a lowered Heritage that is a very easy big bike to ride due to counter-balanced engine and low center of gravity, owned Sportsters, Road King, Dyna Glide,Street Gide and Honda.
What kind of motorcycle does Ron from cafe racer ride?
In 2008, Ron restored his first Kawasaki triple, a 75 H1 500. What started as a rusty basket case made it into Issue 22 of Cafe Racer Magazine. Ron’s 1975 Kawasaki H1 500 restoration. From some of Ron’s clients… more to come!
What did Ron do with my old bike?
After installing the engine in the bike, I delivered the bike and carbs to his shop where he rebuilt the carbs, installed them and setup the initial tune. Post project Ron has been very helpful with answering questions and providing solutions with problems in other areas of the restoration.