Before you paint, clean up scrapes with a file, as smooth as you can, then Scotchbrite rub all over... if uneven finish, hit it with a heat gun,...
Yes, simple as that. If this is a Gen5, vac line gets stored on underside of airbox lid, two plastic "plug" projections on each side (4 vac...
What squirrelman says....... Potentially charging system issue is my first thought..... check your R/R connections are not fried....... you fire...
Tail or licence plate wire will be live with ignition......... you'll need a ground wire...... I've only heard "neutral" as part of house...
The question is, is it a vacuum line...... unhook and see if there is vacuum at engine idle, if so, you'll have to plug the line or go upstream...
I've re-used many... use new ones that come with new lines..... mostly generic as they are used on virtually every bike you know.... measure up...
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I use a mix of about 50-50 Simple Green and water, then add some Dawn dish soap. Never had a real problem with aluminum in there at all, but best...
This scam is happening on several forums... disengage, NOW!
Thread locker on those bolts is old school, modern bikes don't use it for that very reason. The copper washer is more than enough to keep them in...
Honda ST1300 has a couple of styles.... 5 and 6 mm thread, two shoulder lengths and a couple of thread lengths. Hex drive 5mm.
Check the ground spider taped into the harness by the regulator, and also the chassis ground on the right side of frame.
I suffer from tinnitus, so I called the Tinnitus Hot Line........ there was no answer, it just kept ringing.
Ping mello dude by message on this forum.... he may have some he made.........
I'd prefer the 5th Gen too, and $2500 is not out of line.... from what I've seen, the average is more like $3000+.
That's what the book says, but I never understood it either.... compromise half way??
If you mean start button, and not getting the starter relay to click, then time to check the relay and fuses.
I'd recommend checking the ground spider taped into the main harness in the regulator area..... then the chassis ground on the right side of the...
The latest mofsets should restrict charging voltage to 14.5 max. 15.5V will start frying things..... most I see on my various bikes is 14.2-ish.
One can inspect the chain closely to see if side plates rusty or if it threw any O-rings.... otherwise, lube and ride it for a while and check again.
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