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Talk about mechanical issues and How-to articles. Having a problem getting it to run right? Find a new trick for tune-ups? Post it in here!

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Bike Problems ? Read This First Please !!

    SO OFTEN FORUM MEMBERS NORMALLY NEWCOMMERS ASK FOR ASSISTANCE WITH REGARDS TO A PROBLEM THEY ARE EXPERIANCING WITH THERE MACHINE AND WHILST WE ENDEVOUR TO HELP OUT IT BECOMES VERY FRUSTRATING THE LACK OF INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE INITIAL POST... I READ EARLIER FROM StarGate IN ONE SUCH POST.........

    Started by GREENISBEST, 09-03-2007 02:47 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Four-Stroke Motorcycle Troubleshooting Guide

    "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycle Diagnostics" While this is not a complete guide of every possible cause for each problem listed, it will help assist mechanics in troubleshooting some of the most common difficulties they will face. Engine Doesn’t Start, Starting Difficulty: ...

    Started by A2rider, 12-28-2007 02:37 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Why you should not neglect your valves.

    Several people have been PMing me for advice on mechanical dilemmas which have stumped their local mechanics. On several occasions, they were ultimately resolved by a valve adjustment. This explains why. Now, it doesn't matter what kind of machine it is. Ironhead Sportster, CBX or EX500 the theory...

    Started by elr658, 04-04-2007 10:17 PM
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  4. 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. 74 k125 running issue and air box rubber tube

    Hello I recently purchased a garage kept 74 ks125 from the original owner. the bike has sat unmolested for about 29 years in the garage. I started the usual checks and oil replacements . I cleaned the carb which was almost perfectly clean allready. the bike has 700 original miles on it . the issues...

    Started by cabz, 1 Hour Ago 06:37 AM
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  2. 88 zx600c carb questions.

    I've got an 88 zx600c that is running pretty rich. I've never worked on carbs before but I do have experience with mixture from flying. I've read that the carbs have a mixture screw. Can anyone tell me where the mixture screw is or better yet give me a diagram for the carbs? Also how hard is it to...

    Started by Monkeyhacker, 17 Hours Ago 01:54 PM
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  3. carburetor air mix? new to me kz750csr. I can't find how to adjust them.

    Thank you ahead of time for helping or just reading. 1982kz75csr. Parked in the dust for 9years. Amazed I got it started and home. The right side carbon is so rich... ugly bad. I've looked for the adjustment mixture screws and... nothing. Looking on YouTube.. still nothing. Where and...

    Started by mountaintrout, 12 Hours Ago 07:09 PM
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  4. EN450 Carbs smoking?!

    Hello - first time posting and I hope this is the correct place. I have a nice habit of trying to fix things that are not broken and then breaking them in the process. I've got an '87 454 LTD and I'm learning to take care of it and tinker with it's appearance a bit. I removed the carbs during...

    Started by carpaltunnel, 16 Hours Ago 03:00 PM
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  5. Kawasaki klf 300c

    Hi i have a Kawasaki klf 300c quad bike and i am having trouble with the battery boiling up is this because the battery is going bad or is it something else gone wrong

    Started by Davey, 1 Day Ago 05:54 AM
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  6. Timing chain adjuster

    I have a couple of 1983 and 1984 GPZ 1100's. The '83 has about 40k miles and there is a little timing chain noise (not serious, but noticeable). I have seen a couple of patch and bolt items that replace the spring loaded OEM device and wondering if anyone has any recommendations on modifying or...

    Started by john dumont, 3 Weeks Ago 06:49 AM
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  7. 2002 250r Ninja Acting up... Advice?

    Hey guys and gals I need your advice. I am a brand new rider with only about a week and a half of riding experience under my belt. I bought a starter bike, 2002 Ninja 250r; 12500 miles, and the dealership told me that they had inspected it and everything was good to go. 2 days ago I encountered...

    Started by ND Guy, 5 Days Ago 03:27 PM
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  8. Unhappy zzr250

    I bought a 1991 ZZR250 for £150 of a guy to tinker at, got the bike running again but a bolt plug was missing just under the carbs on the engine casing, after a few revs a mixture of oil,water(not sure about the water mite be just fuel) and petrol started to fly out of the hole, i put my finger...

    Started by Head case, 5 Days Ago 04:05 PM
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  9. New to this needle problem.

    Hi everyone, I have been watching this site for some time and have just bought an 800 Classic, Silvertail exhausts that sound amazing and loads of chrome that I have taken off and am going to put on ebay. I am slowly modifying it and will upload pics soon. One question I have is concerning the...

    Started by BobBlade, 1 Day Ago 10:38 AM
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  10. KZ550 accelerates by itself

    Hey guys, I'm new here, I just bought my first Kawasaki last week as a fixer-upper and looking forward to learning from you guys. I'm not a mechanic, I'm just using this as a learning opportunity to teach myself how to fix up this bike. The owner said it had been sitting for the last couple years,...

    Started by zanderch, 2 Days Ago 08:16 PM
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  11. Cleaning Carb On My 2004 Kawasaki 800

    I took my bike out for the first time this year. An i drove it for a while but then the engine flooded. I had another rider stop to check on me telling me that it was probably cause by my carburator needing cleaned. I have worked on cars but not bikes, so i was looking for some good instructions on...

    Started by JerseyCurbStomp, 4 Days Ago 07:27 PM
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  12. 1974 KE 175 WITH A JAMES BOND EXHAUST SMOKE SCREEN

    New to all this so here is the "read this first" background info. Make, Kawasaki Model ,Ke 175 F7-"?" Maybe C Year, 1974 Milage, 1,130 How long you've owned the machine (2 Weeks) Events leading up to your problem. I Bought the machine from the orignal owner,with the orignal title in...

    Started by Glass, 2 Days Ago 11:55 PM
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  13. warning mrsilicone

    This rogue is one reason ebay isn't safe.Took me ,read the feedback on him first and save yourelves grief.

    Started by midge123, 2 Days Ago 11:37 AM
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  14. Smile Kmx125

    Hello all. I have a very nice kmx125 on an 02 reg and have recently rebuilt the top end of the engine and would like to know what the torque settings are for the cylinder head please?. Many thanks.

    Started by matjam77, 6 Days Ago 09:41 AM
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  15. Talking eliminator 900 restart

    im getting a 1985 eliminator 900, it has being siting for 10 yrs plus and haven't been started in 12 plus years, wat must I do to get it back running, I want to do it my self, I know cars and trucks but not bikes

    Started by hmuvee, 3 Days Ago 06:38 PM
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  16. kz750 has no spark

    i have an 81 kz750 h, that has no spark. I have 12 volts with the key on at the red and green wire on the ignition coils. I see that the negative to the ignition coils is switched at the ignitor, signal from the pick up coils. Pick up coils have 440 ohms on each, ok by the manual. I have 3...

    Started by daren0067, 3 Days Ago 06:36 PM
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  17. Unhappy This is weird (video)..

    Hello guys does any one know why this happens? (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33246716/20130507_154332.mp4) this is zx6 2009, all tubes are well connected (i double checked) but still only one shows measures.. is this normal? i mean, am i connected in the wrong place? <it works...

    Started by MR.S7, 1 Week Ago 01:43 PM
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  18. Fuel Starvation???

    Hey guys, Just out for a ride today and my ride (en500 Vulcan) Started to splutter so swtiched the fule tap onto reserve and everything was ok. So pulled into the next petrol station and put more fuel in and switched the tap back to normal. After a few yards the bike started spluttering again...

    Started by Dunnitrees, 4 Days Ago 01:57 PM
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  19. replacement Vulcan 800 clutch lever assembly

    anyone know if these will work on my Vulcan 800 with my stock clutch cable? Barnett Performance Products Universal 1&Prime; Ball End Lever | 510-096 | J&P Cycles (http://www.jpcycles.com/product/510-096) know any other options? thanks!

    Started by jtparham13, 4 Days Ago 10:42 AM
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  20. no spark

    I have a 1980 kz750 ltd twin. I was changing the battery and the one i ordered had the polarity opposite from oem. Being the idiot that i am i decided to make it work anyway. I was able to get the leads on the right battery terminals but i did short the positive terminal out a few times. Now i...

    Started by danbodkin, 5 Days Ago 04:45 PM
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