I had my normally very healthy ST1300 flood on me and it wouldn't start. The fix is to turn the throttle full open then turn it over. The FI...
The manual specifies 14.0-14.8V across a properly charged healthy battery with headlight on high beam, at 5000rpm.
Another possibility would be if the connection between the RR and the alternator was a bit weak/corroded so the current flow was low; with the...
Looks like it comes with a standard SAE connector and a lead for connecting direct to the battery. I have these leads on my bikes permanently,...
The 80's were an exciting time to be a new motorcyclist; looking back it was amazing how quickly Honda went from CBX550 (1982) to VF500 (1984) to...
Assuming the fairing is ABS plastic (this is usually stamped into the piece somewhere) then you can use Permatex Plastic Weld epoxy or Plastex...
[ATTACH] The overflow hose connects to the intake around the fuel cap area, on the underside of the tank.
This might be more useful than the Biblebookinfo....
The shape of the seal lip also gives a clue to the orientation, the lip will normally be near right angles on one face and a longer slope on the...
https://www.bikeexif.com/custom-bikes-week-189 A cool 500-based custom. [IMG]
I have been using Permatex Plastic Welder epoxy on the ABS fairings on my Silverwing and that stuff is incredible. If you want to make it more...
I have a feeling that you might be on a wild goose chase with the ECM. The idle screw and SVs are all linked with the "choke"; the choke and the...
I put an MRA "-R" light smoke screen onto my Silverwing scooter a week or so back. Really nicely manufactured piece with a lovely finish. But,...
I think the HISS system was sold into many world markets but not the US (and maybe they included their northern neighbours). Certainly my 09...
It is good when a supposedly serious problem has an easy solution. I had the opposite on my Suzuki RF900R which developed a lurch under...
Not the easiest place to get to; three train rides plus a taxi from metro Tokyo, took us all day. But well worth the visit. You can take a virtual...
Oooohh! Motegi photos! I'll see your NS500, and raise you one NR500... [ATTACH] I loved Motegi!
Nice soundtrack. I noticed the engine temp dropping from the 90-odd at the start toward the low 80's while having its tail pulled hard. Really...
While you/the shop are in there, why not also get the bushes replaced? These are the bits that allow the forks to slide, and they do wear, and are...
Yep; sounds like a bag of spanners at idle, but get some revs on and the sound is quite addictive...
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