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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Tuning a carb

    This is a great walkthrough from the people at factorypro. http://www.factorypro.com/tech/carbtun.html

    Started by Freakinout, 06-15-2004 02:11 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: 800 front sproket change 17t to 18t

    Well guys I decided to start a thread in the cruiser's forum for this very topic since we've got 2 or 3 threads around this site talking about the same thing. So now with the topic. As I mention earlier I had a tach on my 800 so I decided to get some hard number's for everyone so were no guessing ....

    Started by bikeaholic, 10-04-2004 05:19 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Abrasion test from Cycle Sept 1988

    Reprint from a Sept 88 "Cycle" magazine article "Abrasion Testing: Torn in the USA". Drag Test "For the Drag Test, samples were stitched to a bag that held a 75-pound sandbag inside a milk crate, then dragged behind a pickup truck..." New, 100% Cotton Denim Jeans -----------------------...

    Started by Louis, 07-21-2004 09:21 AM
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  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: New Riders

    If you are a new rider, or even back after many years off 2 wheels you'll want to look into getting some formal training to get you up to pace. http://www.msf-usa.org/ The MSF course usually counts as the riding portion of your drivers license test and can get you a nice discount on your...

    Started by Freakinout, 07-24-2004 08:38 PM
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  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: should i change my air filter to hi-flow????

    Some airfilters do work on certain bikes & some don't affect performance at all, but most aren't worth a damn for the overall performance advantage. The OEM filters are tuned to a specific resonance inside the airbox & once you go altering that you get various results. You might get better top...

    Started by bikeaholic, 06-29-2004 09:43 PM
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  6. Sticky Thread Sticky: do i need to re-jet after changing pipes?

    generally speaking no - an exhaust pipe change on v-twins usually does not require re-jetting the carburator depending on the pipes some minor adjustment to the air/fuel screw may be needed on some bikes fuel injected bikes will compensate automatically without problems in most cases ...

    Started by bikeaholic, 06-15-2004 01:16 PM
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  7. Sticky Thread Sticky: winter motorcycle storage guide

    http://www.clarity.net/~adam/winter-storage.html ride safe :wink:

    Started by bikeaholic, 07-27-2004 05:32 PM
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  8. Sticky Thread Sticky: Helmets

    A helmet is your most important piece of riding gear The single most important piece of protective gear you can wear is a helmet certified to meet DOT standards. This was emphasized in the University of Southern California (USC) researcher Harry Hurt's federally funded study, "Motorcycle...

    Started by Uncle Bob, 06-15-2004 11:52 AM
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  9. Sticky Thread Sticky: should i run a bigger tire???

    There's a lot of confusion about why we use such big tires. It's commonly believed that a bigger tire has a bigger contact patch. This is incorrect. An ST1300 fueled up weighs about 700 pounds; the rider is about another 200. The tires are at about 40 psi. So, 900 pounds divided by 40 psi is 22...

    Started by bikeaholic, 06-29-2004 08:44 PM
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  10. Sticky Thread Sticky: nomad fuel injection light stays on?

    When the DFI light comes on, that means there is a fault in the fuel system. You need to troubleshoot by running the self-diagnostic procedure. To do so, do the following: 1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF. 2. Pull out the ECU and connect terminal #37 to the negative terminal on the...

    Started by bikeaholic, 11-20-2004 04:17 PM
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  11. Sticky Thread Sticky: 2004- 1500 vulcan hp/tq stats

    Keep in mind that the baseline numbers are a tad bit off because it was run with the new pipes not the stock pipes. Also, i have not yet put in the K&N air filter, I'm awaiting the big brown truck before I can. I was told I could expect these numbers to increase slightly with better air flow in. HP...

    Started by bikeaholic, 10-18-2004 05:21 PM
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  12. Sticky Thread Sticky: Attention Forum Members

    Often questions are brought up about threads being deleted or members being banned by the Moderators or Administration. We hope this thread will help those with questions to understand the process. Deletion of threads/posts: As a general rule we don’t delete threads w/o cause. If a posted...

    Started by Lobocop, 12-18-2007 12:46 PM
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  1. 1984 Kawasaki zn1100 ltd guage problem

    i just bought a 1984 kawasaki zn1100 ltd, and its guage under cover is broken, unfortunately kawasaki does not make this part any more so i wanted to know what speedometers can i use with it? i have seen few on ebay but id like to get something that show speedo tach and fuel.... here are the ones...

    Started by hashimmir, 4 Days Ago 07:55 PM
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  2. Low speed bucking when taking off from stop? 1984 1100 LTD

    Hi, I've recently encountered a problem with my 84' Kawasaki 1100 LTD (zn 1100 b-1) When taking off from a stop it seems to stutter (miss) or under load until you reach about 2000 rpm. It runs fine after that. I had the carbs cleaned, put inline fuel filter in, new petcock in, new air filter,...

    Started by jimbosltd, 06-23-2012 09:11 AM
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  3. New rider working to rebuild a 1976 kz750.

    Hi, I posted this in the new riders forum but figured I should ask it here too. I have a 1976 kz 750 and it does not have turn signals. Her in Virginia, it's legal to ride without them but I feel like they would be good to have to be a safer rider. My husband says that they are unnecessary...

    Started by Jaxon621, 03-21-2013 12:26 PM
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    03-23-2013 01:49 PM Go to last post
  4. Hard bags or trunk options???

    I'm currently looking for hard bags for a '99 Vulcan en500. Any good suggestions?? I'm not looking to spend a huge amount of money but I want something that can be locked up. I was also considering a trunk-style option that could hold my helmet. The one I really like looks like the rear of a...

    Started by SSTrunks78, 12-09-2012 06:14 PM
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    03-10-2013 12:17 PM Go to last post
  5. Arizona Laws on LED lights

    Anybody familiar with the laws in Arizona for LED lights. What can you or cant you have. The documentation I have found on the Department of Motor Vehicles seems to be different than a nice police office has informed us.

    Started by 90 ninja 600, 02-23-2013 08:28 PM
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    03-08-2013 11:11 AM Go to last post
  6. Extended Warranty or not?

    I'm considering buying a used bike from a dealer next month. Should I invest in the 3 year extended warranty or is it not worth it?

    Started by Semper fi 893, 01-25-2013 03:52 PM
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    02-19-2013 12:42 PM Go to last post
  7. Mule 2011 610 4x4

    I have a 2011 610 Mule 4x4. I bought it used with 340 hrs on it. I have only used it twice since then to hunt with. It was parked in the basement when I noticed there was a oil leak. It looks like it's coming from the crankcase gasket underneath. What would cause this and how hard would it be to...

    Started by Marlowetony, 01-25-2013 09:26 AM
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  8. Advice on purchasing a used motorcycle

    I am considering buying a used 2011 Ninja 650 from a local dealership. It has 2,608 miles and they are asking $6,700.00 I was actually considering buying a new 2012 model but the 2011 they have is the exact bike I have been looking for. What kind of questions do I need to ask the dealer aside...

    Started by Semper fi 893, 01-24-2013 08:26 PM
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    01-24-2013 10:29 PM Go to last post
  9. Best GPS for Motorcycles

    I have the Google maps in my phone, but I find that it is not any good when you get in an area that there are no cell towers !! Sooo, Im looking for a decent GPS, (not the $400 models) but something simple, and accurate to put on the handlebars. Anyone got a suggestions, or comments on size,...

    Started by riskman63, 02-09-2012 07:11 AM
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  10. Decal removal

    I plan on getting a new sport bike in the next month or two and I am just wondering if anyone has any experience with decal removal. Is it possible to remove the decals from the tank/fairing? Or is it too risky because of scratching the paint, etc. Any experience or thoughts are welcome.

    Started by Semper fi 893, 01-07-2013 06:50 PM
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    01-09-2013 02:27 PM Go to last post
  11. Post Annoying lifter tick on 2008 Vulcan Nomad 1600?

    It seems to me that this lifter tick seems to be a normal problem with other 1600 owners. I just wondered if anyone has thought about removing the banjo bolt and drilling out to a bigger size to let more oil flow to the lifters so, they can pump up with oil to quieten them down. The reason I say...

    Started by gotnomad?, 12-24-2012 02:47 PM
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    12-30-2012 10:25 AM Go to last post
  12. Carberator set up 1981 KZ750 CSR, a little help please?

    I need to know how the mixture should be determined from base line, what jets I should be running on a stock bike, and where to set the two needle valves (Idler Jets?) the 4 internal jets are clean and my floats are functioning properly. I can't seem to get a decent mix going, 4000RPM is the...

    Started by NHPirate, 02-22-2010 05:26 PM
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    12-20-2012 09:32 PM Go to last post
  13. installing a fi2000 and a Hurricane intake

    I've recently bought a new 06 V2K and I'm debaffeling the mufflers and installing a Cobra fi2000 and a Hurricane intake , What settings would I need to set the fi2000 controller pots or is it a plug in? Any kind of help would be greatly appreciated. My first time dealing with fuel injection.

    Started by scrcrw792, 02-15-2008 01:21 PM
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  14. Smile single seat for vn 800 classic

    I want to put a single seat on my vn 800 classic. I want tocover the seat myself either recover a old one, buy a new seat pan ? Other thing is can I convert the stock seat on the bike, to a single? I Like the Mustang one at £200 +, but can't aford it

    Started by ANGELHEART11, 11-28-2012 06:49 AM
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  15. 1989 zx600 cuts off suddenly

    Hi All, Not sure where to turn with my bike.It only has 12000 miles,and is super clean.It was never stored outside.It started running erratic,it would cut off while going down the road.It took it to the shop,thinking the problem was carbs.Had them cleaned,bike was diagnosed with bad...

    Started by rick0000122, 11-10-2012 07:25 PM
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    11-10-2012 08:20 PM Go to last post
  16. 1981 ltd 750 starter clutch help needed

    I need to replace my starter clutch and I was told they have to split the case to do it, I have seen a lot of talk about taking it out through the oil pan and if anyone can send me info on how to do that I would greatly appreciate it. I can be reached at onsitepcrepair@aol.com Thanks in advance!

    Started by onsitepcrepair, 10-18-2012 06:22 PM
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    10-18-2012 07:30 PM Go to last post
  17. kawa gpz 1100/ zx1100 80' s cam timing help.

    Hi guys, its my 1st time on the forum and i need help setting my cams sprocket im lost...... I bought my bike 2 years ago and im strugling ever since. It drove ok bt change plugs every week, shooting noises thru carbs( intake), weak power & starting problems. I took the head of for cleaning &...

    Started by bronwin, 10-04-2012 02:40 AM
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  18. Question about 1984 Kawi gpz 550

    What is the dial to the right of the choke?

    Started by fenixv8, 10-03-2012 10:30 AM
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  19. Vulcan 800 classic front turn signal

    My right front turn signal is just hanging there by the wire. I want to change it out but it looks like I'll need a new assembly. Does anybody know where I can buy such an item? I've looked everywhere and can't find what I need. If y'all need pics I can provide them if needed.

    Started by Jfaciane24, 10-03-2012 09:42 AM
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  20. where can i get key

    on-line seller sold keys in 10psc/lot i dont need 10 pieces of keys any good seller can sell seperate?

    Started by TobbyT, 07-22-2012 10:06 PM
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    10-02-2012 01:11 PM Go to last post

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