http://www.bikerstation.com/rec.motorcycles.tech-newsgroup-1.htm Motorcycle Technical Discussion. en-us Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:19:06 -0400 info@bikerstation.com http://www.bikerstation.com/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Scooter-mechanic-6015-.htm Hi every body I work repairing scooters at a workshop in downtown Miami. If you are in trouble with your scooter and need my service. Call me and I...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:09:18 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/UK-tyre-dealers-6006-.htm Any recommendations for UK tyre dealers Looking for cheap as possible but not quite as cheap as Cheng Shin TIA. ... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:24:31 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/1996-vt-1100-honda-shadow-6000-.htm can anyone help me my cycle clutch will pressure up after riding approx 20 miles i have to crack the line loose in order to relieve the pressure so c...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:33:16 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Sources-for-oddball-euro-electrical-connectors-5997-.htm Searching for sources for odd electrical connectors used on late 80s BMW airheads and probably other German cars. Any good online sites and catalogs m...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:49:07 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/EX-500-5978-.htm Going to send some stuff as seen on rec.motorcycles.tech. Will be several e mails. Dad ... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:54:54 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Weak-hot-starting-82-KZ-750-5977-.htm I have a 1982 KZ750 E (4 cylinder) that runs great. I am having a problem with hot starting. When the bike is cold, the starter cranks the engine ove...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:41:01 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Re-Surprenant-qui-a-dit-5960-.htm Piti oikein lainailla aiheeseen liittyv kirjamateriaalia, kun vitettiin, ettei Big Bang pohjautuisi klassiseen supernovarjhdysteoriafraktaaliin. BANG ...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:44:29 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/ignition-trouble-please-help-5955-.htm Hello everyone, Im need of some minor help I have a 93 ex500 I purchased in 95 well a week later i let a friend ride it and needless to say he crashed...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:55:09 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/IGNITION-TIMING-5953-.htm CAN SOMEONE WALK ME THROUGH REPLACING TWO POINTS ON THE 78 YAMAHA XS400. THANKS IN ADVANCE ... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:05:00 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/ignition-timing-5952-.htm I HAVE A 1978 YAMAHA XS400 NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SET POINTS GAP. IS IT TRUE TO SAY WHEN ONE PISTON ITOP DEAD CENTER,THE POINTS FOR THAT SHOULD BE GAP AT...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:00:18 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/UK-available-tank-sealer-5946-.htm When I went to start my spare bike I found the petrol had shrivelled up into a sticky red goo and the fuel tap strainer was full of rust obviously t...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:10:17 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Re-100-MPH-Thank-God-They-Killed-Just-Themselves-5909-.htm On Jun 20, 3:27A0pm, quotDr. Cavortianquot ltperryneh...@hotmail.comgt wrote: igt The brothers sped away from the cops at 100 per, one on a STOLEN/i i...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:19:32 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Re-100-MPH-Thank-God-They-Killed-Just-Themselves-5907-.htm On Jun 20, 3:27A0pm, quotDr. Cavortianquot ltperryneh...@hotmail.comgt wrote: igt The brothers sped away from the cops at 100 per, one on a STOLEN/i i...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:31:31 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/CB650-charging-issue-5895-.htm I need advice from someone knowledgeable re: bike electrics if you have to guess, I appreciate the help but I have a question whose answer may leave ...... The post has 28 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:27:23 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/How-much-is-my-1973-CB350-worth-5888-.htm Greetings Folks, I am in a bit of a quandary. I am hoping you will read about my situation and offer your advise. Thanks in advance. I own a 1973 CB3...... The post has 14 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:37:14 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/1982-Yamaha-Seca-750-me-again-5872-.htm For those of you that dont know.... my man is still trying to fix this Yamaha Seca 750 that was sitting for 8 years or so. He has rebuilt the carbs, r...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:42:30 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Re-Life-begins-at-150-therefore-you-have-yet-5868-.htm In article ltEYGdna0NTpEMGMDVnZ2dnUVZvudnZ2d@speakeasy.netgt, Michael Sierchio ltkudzuusenet2@tenebras.comgt wrote: igt Janice wrote:/i igt gt In ar...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:03:15 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Re-100-MPH-Thank-God-They-Killed-Just-Themselve-5867-.htm quotJanicequot ltNothank@you.comgt wrote in message news:Nothank4EA297.13220021062008@newsclstr03.news.prodigy.net... igt In article ltnewscache5iqt2...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:12:21 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Re-100-MPH-Thank-God-They-Killed-Just-Themselve-5878-.htm quotJanicequot ltNothank@you.comgt wrote in message news:Nothank4EA297.13220021062008@newsclstr03.news.prodigy.net... igt In article ltnewscache5iqt2...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:12:21 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Suggestion-on-valve-shims-5848-.htm Hi All, OK its valve adjustment time for my 1980 CB750. So before pulling the cover I went by my local Honda dealer parts dept and asked about shi...... The post has 15 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:49:15 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Battery-Warning-Light-ON-5816-.htm 1982 Yamaha Seca... yep, its me... Still trying to figure this thing out The battery warning light stays on, but yet the battery is staying at 12 volt...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:41:58 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Idle-and-smoking-1982-Yamaha-Seca-750-5815-.htm Yep, me again Trying to get this motorcycle to work... After adjusting the float bowls, now we are having an issue that my man is mostly concerned wit...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:22:32 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Re-www-download-manuals-com-5812-.htm On May 26, 7:43 am, Dawn ltmanu...@live.co.ukgt wrote: igt Great source of infomation www.downloadmanuals.com for all makes of bike and car/i I sent ...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:36:30 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/FLOAT-BOWL-SPECS-1982-YAMAHA-SECA-750-5809-.htm Me again, hunting down info for my man, hes still trying to get this motorcycle up and running right Need specs for float bowls, help... rebuilt carbs...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:13:12 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Motorcycle-Anti-Theft-and-GPS-Locate-5800-.htm Anti Theft GPS locating for motorcycles go to http://Motorcyclealert.com If your motorcycle or ATV is moved you will instantly receive a cell phon...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:30:34 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/1995-Yamaha-XT600E-question-5795-.htm Okay, so Ive been trying to get all the problems fixed with a 1995 XT600 that I bought last fall. The bike was in bad shape, and I dont know its hist...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:38:37 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/just-an-idle-question-5785-.htm I presume on most bikes that have a battery and negative ground that the main fuse, 10 amps or bigger, is always on the positive side, I guess to he...... The post has 30 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:42:19 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Re-WTD-Gorilla-Alarm-Part-6007-5780-.htm On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:25:29 0700, R. LaCasse ltyamaha@majesty.infogt wrote: |gtHi |gt i|gtI wrecked the Black BOX (speaker) on my old model Gorilla ...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:55:44 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/VIN-Numbers-And-Year-of-Manufacture-5772-.htm Hi Guys, Anyone know where to look up VINs for bikes earlier than 1980 Also, how early the previous year would a bike be built then sold as the next...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:59:25 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/1982-SECA-750-5746-.htm Im searching for some help for my man who is trying to put this bike back together. 1982 SECA 750. Long story short, it hasnt been used in about 8 yea...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:43:14 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Suggestions-on-a-Honda-charging-system-5742-.htm OK Ive got one here thats just got me stumped. Maybe some oldtimey Honda mechanic might be able to help 1980 Honda 750K. I put a new battery in it ...... The post has 24 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:17:28 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Honda-CB-100-5741-.htm Hi, I looking for Honda CB 100 year 1972 onwards.If anyone here would want to sell it off pls contact me . Thanks, My email suthakar.magalinggam@gmail...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:34:39 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/really-stupid-question-5738-.htm Is it plausable to modify an older oil injection system for castor instead of dino oils Its a crazy thought but I have my reasons. Least of which I pr...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:45:52 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/New-Bike-5730-.htm I am looking to buy a new bike and I am looking for some advice. Currently I ride an 81 Yamaha Maxim 750. It is my first bike and Ive been riding it f...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:15:16 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/dual-plugging-5720-.htm Once again considering dual plugging my 88 BMW airhead. Supposedly, this strengthens the low end and allows better running on regular or 89 octane fue...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:18:59 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Throttle-cable-5688-.htm I need a tiny part for my throttle cable. Why I gotta buy a whole new cable for that You know that plastic thing where 2 cables to the carbs tie to...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:03:34 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Tank-sealer-KBS-V-POR-15-5683-.htm Has anyone tried or had experience with either of these products Are they comperable I have used Kreem in the past. But never again. I am hoping fo...... The post has 45 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:37:38 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/carburetor-tuning-5675-.htm I have a 1976 CB750F with a Keihin CRSpecial. When I first bought the carb and installed it on the bike it ran good even though the mixture was prett...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sat, 31 May 2008 18:57:04 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/TW200-196cc-5674-.htm Change the rear sprocket from 50T to 45T and it makes a decent street bike that gets over 100 mpg. Still has plenty of umph to carry you over those ...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Sat, 31 May 2008 08:16:46 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/help-with-choosing-a-new-bike-5661-.htm Hello I presently have 2 newer bikes, an 02 Yamaha FZ1 with 18k miles, and an 07 Suzuki SV 650S with 2K miles, I am trying to get an in between ...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Tue, 27 May 2008 09:19:04 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Re-Mutant-Nipponese-Fasteners-5644-.htm I too,have replaced my phillips with Allen SS bolts.Best place Ive found is www.boltdepot.com for any of my fasteners.Kits tend to cost more The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here Sun, 25 May 2008 12:37:50 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/1973-Honda-175-5640-.htm Anyone have a manual for this in pdf form. Use to be able to access these free though arcnet but they discontinued motorcyle manuals only car repair ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Fri, 23 May 2008 18:10:36 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Mutant-Nipponese-Fasteners-5629-.htm Bike 87 CBR600, 20k mi. Item Brace of 4 Keihin carbs Please to reference pic on top/left: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/2515045092754fd149...... The post has 15 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Thu, 22 May 2008 19:12:09 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/86-Suzuki-RM250-5620-.htm Hope this is the right place to post this, Ive tried to find the answer everywhere. I need to know how much oil to put in the forks for an 84 Suzuki R...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 19 May 2008 14:12:33 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Forks-for-1984-Suzuki-RM250-5614-.htm Hope this is the right place to post this, Ive tried to find the answer everywhere. I need to know how much oil to put in the forks for an 84 Suzuki R...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 19 May 2008 12:43:53 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/more-82-750-seca-electric-problems-5613-.htm well i got a new battery and have been riding it for a few days and it still starts hope this doesnt jinx it. it starts out o k sometimes but usually...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Mon, 19 May 2008 12:41:09 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Need-help-with-Intruder-800-5604-.htm I recently bought a 95 Intruder 800 and notice that it starts great and runs well for the first 12 miles before losing power and backfiring at the low...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Thu, 15 May 2008 19:22:23 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/CB-250-RS-5583-.htm Hi all Anyone know where I can get a master cylinder overhaul kit for the above bike Cheers Spike ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sun, 11 May 2008 15:43:01 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/Continental-Road-Attack-tire-question-5580-.htm While installing the Road Attack tires I just purchased, we came across a question of which way is the correct rotation. The front tire has the arrow ...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Sat, 10 May 2008 20:01:40 -0400 http://www.bikerstation.com/mototech/87-CBR600-Lo-speed-miss-5557-.htm 87 CBR600, 20k easy mi. Ive never been a torquebigot, never owned a big Harley twin, but when I bought my first (and only) crotchyrocket back in 88,...... The post has 20 replies so far. Read more and discuss here Thu, 08 May 2008 17:27:26 -0400