If you over-tighten the beaRING ADJUSTMENT the bike will want to move in a sinuous track, and you'll be steering right and left just trying to...
Unless they've always been properly maintained and stored correctly, 500s have proven to be the MOST TROUBLESOME bikes on this and other forums....
I'd advise doing a compression test on that bike before investing any more time or money into repairs. How many miles on the thing ? I'd need to...
It's always best to bleed the mc separately at it's banjo bolt before hooking it up to the system.
a worn out drive chain could be your problem, and OEM chains are almost always needing replacement by 25K miles, so you're due. Resetting the...
Either a PO installed heavier clutch springs (doubtful) or you need to do some tennis ball squeezing exercises or both. Probably nothing you can...
Locate the position of that diode in the service manual and replace it.
OK, Will, you don't have an '85 VFR cuz VFRs didn't appear until '86, right ? If you have an '85, it's a VF, see ?
It's best to snap the throttle wider a couple of times after each small adjustment so the butterflies settle firmly into the new position.
have you tested the charging system output across the battery terminaLS with the engine running ?? There should be no need for a charger if the...
you know it's running normaLLy if you're cruising along at 50 or 60 and the gauge is within the lower third, then shoots up to half-way or a bit...
Rich or lean ?? Examine your sparkplugs.
The only SERIOUS tank slapper for me occurred on a 650 Hawk when a combination of 3 conditions happened to occur simultaneously: I was in a curve,...
It's usually a good idea to simply replace the radiator cAP b4 any troubleshooting as it may have a cracked seal or weak spring and not holding...
WHat doesn't make sense about keeping at least one hand on the bars when the bike's moving ????
Chocolate Lad's info is A-OK. If needed you caN JUST REMOVE CARBS and use the advice above to align all the throttle plates. In prACTICE, IF THE...
Could also be a low coolant level. Dija check under the radiator cap when the bike is cool ?? It should be right up to the top.
I'd suspect a synch problem or a damaged mounting boot that's letting in air.
Since the cooler is mounted at the highest point of the lube system, no draining would be needed, and only a minimal amount would trickle out.
Hundreds have done it. It's very easy, just tap into the wire on the rad, place a switch on the wire, and route the other side to a ground. You...
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