I first wash the bike with Dawn to remove the old wax. I use Mequiar's wax (the one I have cleans and protects) and then a coat of Carnuba Turtle...
Sounds like your fuel vent is bad. Next time it happens, pop your gas cap, start and ride it. See if that fixes your problem. IIRC, the 500 has...
I ride with gear up to about 95 degrees. That temp without a mesh jacket is too hot for me to concentrate. I am actively looking for a mesh...
Order the brushes and rebuild it yourself. Here is a how to using a V65 Sabre. Just remember your starter turns the other way....
Took a good look at my tires recently and the PO put a 160 on the rear. Because of the "rounding" affect, I'm only using about the middle 3rd of...
Yes he can . . . (I am in no way affiliated with him - but he is the foremost expert on the 1st gen V4's) >>>>> DODGE RACING PRODUCTS 16503...
You are correct - it's probably the weak tensioner springs. Sorry, I don't have another link to the procedure - and I don't know why the...
Speaking of pictures, here are two shots of my old V45 Magna after S100 The engine - that's the stock Honda paint from '83: [IMG] (notice the...
Mine comes on about 1/3rd from the top . . . To test your fans, jumper the two wires together with the ignition on. The fans should turn. To...
Symptoms could be a little as low power - to as big as the pistons hitting the valves. And the cylinders affected would be either the two front -...
Basically, there have been several upgrades to the tensioners - better design - strong springs etc . . . The chain can get stretched. And if...
Spark Plugs: DPR8EA-9 Anything else is just wasting money . . . Yes, you want solid core wires. Usually cheapest if you buy by-the-foot. IIRC,...
S100 works great on black plastic control pods - same as PigSpit. Usually apply once a season.
Yes - if you want the axle to stay in the same spot. For experimentation purposes, you can adjust the axle forward or back to fit the chain -...
Here's how to make your own for 5 bucks: http://www.rattlebars.com/mtz/fourways.html
Helminc.com has both Owners Manual and the Genuine Honda Service Manual . . ....
There is a reason they're commonly referred to as "Idiot Lights" . . . ;-))
Stock profile would work fine. If you want a sportier look, go with a lower profile. A lower profile will give you a little harder ride....
Actually, since you are increasing the drive sprocket along with the wheel sprocket, you will not notice a difference. 14/45 ratio is .311 to 1...
Always, and I mean "Always" verify your Grounds and Power first!
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