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Anonymous posted an answer for this Victory Motorcycles:
"Sounds like the air filter has either gotten wet or is just dirty. If this is not the case..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this Victory Motorcycles:
"sooty exhaust, engine cuts out unless warmed up."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1994 Suzuki VS 800 Intruder:
"2000 Suzuki Intruder VS800, I noticed while idleing there is a poddle of what appears to..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1994 Suzuki VS 800 Intruder:
"Most likely, this is just water. Especially true if this happens only when the engine and..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1996 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre:
"head lights dont work all other lights ok and bulb ohms out ok"
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1996 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre:
"The problem is either: The head lamp fuse. Check this first. If the fuse is okay, make..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this Yamaha Motorcycles:
"Just bought a 1986 Yamaha Fazer and I want to know what octane gas to use...."
Anonymous posted an answer for this Yamaha Motorcycles:
"The owner's manual says to use premium fuel with an octane rating of 91. No matter what,..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1975 BMW R 90 S:
"Check the compression. Both cylinders should each be able to produce at least 140PSI of..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1975 BMW R 90 S:
"The bike starts great but doesn't hold an idle."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic:
"leakage out of top vent from rear shaft drive assembly? whats the problem"
Anonymous posted an answer for this 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic:
"This happens when either the wrong type of oil was used - or, more likely, too much fluid..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 2000 Honda VF 750 C Magna:
"The bike is getting hot. Light has not come on but you can feel it burning up. I replaced..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 2000 Honda VF 750 C Magna:
"You can test the fan by simply unplugging the single wire that attaches to the fan thermal..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1982 Suzuki Gs 550 L:
"Typically, when a motorcycle sits for more than just a few months, the gasoline in the..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1982 Suzuki Gs 550 L:
"the engine starts only running on rt 2 cyl checked for spark it's ok the bike has been..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 2001 Triumph Triumph Bonneville:
"How often should i oil the drive chain and clean it ? When must it be replaced?"
Anonymous posted an answer for this 2001 Triumph Triumph Bonneville:
"Use commercially available chain lubricant to keep the drive chain from ever running dry...."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1981 Honda GL 1100 Innerstate Gold Wing:
"I have 1981 Honda Goldwing and the mechanical valve lifters and rocker arms make a ticking..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1981 Honda GL 1100 Innerstate Gold Wing:
"The ticking sound is most likely caused by uneven wear on the cam lobes. The next time..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1980 kawasaki KZ 1300 A2:
"I have an overheating problem on my 1980 kz 1300 i think its the thermostat but i dont..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1980 kawasaki KZ 1300 A2:
"The thermostat will only cause overheating if is not opening - or not opening at the..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1985 Honda GL 1200 Aspencade Gold Wing:
"cluth not working no prusher in cluth handle fluid good do you have to bleed it if so how"
Anonymous posted an answer for this 1985 Honda GL 1200 Aspencade Gold Wing:
"To bleed the hydraulic clutch actuator on your GL1200, follow the hydraulic hose from the..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic:
"im trying to get my friends 82 yamaha 1100 to work. there is a severe fuel leak coming..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic:
"The most likely cause is dirt or other contaminants causing the float valves to hang open..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 2004 Honda CRF 100 F:
"Yes. Once you remove the engine cover and expose the shaft and seal, carefully pry the old..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this 2004 Honda CRF 100 F:
"2004 Honda CRF 100. Shifter seal is leaking. Will I be able to remove and replace..."
Anonymous posted an answer for this Honda Motorcycles:
"i HAVE AND 81' CB750C. WHAT KIND OF OIL DO I NEED AND CAND I PUT A kn-401 OIL FILTER"
Anonymous wrote a tip for Motorcycles:
"I have found that by pulling the spark plug cap part way off of a fouled spark plug, so..."