You do not gain anything by removing the charcoal filters except maybe make more of a risk in your garage with fumes getting ignited. They do not...
It's red!!!
None of this makes any sense. "pull it apart a few times"
Sounds about right except two things. Battery must be fully charged. All spark plugs out. If you get at least 155lbs on all cylinders I would...
What is that supposed to mean????? BTW....You were right about the 500 having a valve train problem. Still not clear what was missing. The...
First off.. You had a 1984 right? Then you put in a 1985 engine right? That is the problem. The 1984 wiring harness is NOT the same and the 1985...
Were both halfs of the retainer/KEEPER missing? If the valve is up but will not push down by hand then it is bent. But do not push it down then...
Yes you are right, but at least they did have to pass a test and have basic knowledge of some items. It is a start.
A compression test will reveal there is a problem or not, but why not just adjust the valves FIRST. That may eliminate a problem with the...
AS a mechanic I have seen this type of situation before. It just keeps going down hill. This is what needs to happen. #1 take the motorcycle...
It is hard to find a good MOTORCYCLE mechanic. There are no standards. In the auto world there is a standard now. ASE certifications. But not in...
I agree. That has been my experience.
DO NOT take the carbs off of the aluminum box.
Yes the pilot jets are in the carbs. The big one is the mainjet and the small one is the pilot jet. The pilot jet has a very small hole in it and...
No - the idle has nothing to do with the oil level unless the air filters are submerged in oil. Your bike has all the signs of clogged pilot...
First smart thing that guy said. If you want you could carefully make a mark on the screwdriver with a felt tip marker and count how many turns in...
You DO NOT have to adjust the pilot air screws unless you have modified the exhaust or intake. Just leave them alone.
The sync procedure is not in the shop manual but they may say something about it. The procedure is dedicated to the type of sync gage (brand)you...
Now go get that photo for us! Thanks bro.
Promise me you will never spray carb cleaner(trichlorethylene ) on the header pipes again! Very dangerous!! Could ignite the hole can! INSTEAD...
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