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 Topic: t350 float distance |
Russell
Replies: 2
Views: 59
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 Forum: Suzuki Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:39 am Subject: t350 float distance |
Whenu...I do not have a T350 manual. However in 2 Suzuki GS model manuals I have for late 70's they both are very specific about
-first remove float bowl gasket
- then measure from the carb's main b ... |
| Topic: 72 Cb500/4 I've got a few issues |
Russell
Replies: 7
Views: 116
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Forum: Honda Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:21 pm Subject: 72 Cb500/4 I've got a few issues |
| Doesn't a Dyna ignition need Dyna compatible coils to run efficiently?Your description seems to imply you have replaced stock coils with similar fresher ones.Bear in mind I'm not a mechanic and some-o ... |
| Topic: tail light always on?! |
Russell
Replies: 4
Views: 219
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Forum: Honda Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:52 pm Subject: tail light always on?! |
| Its good when the consequence is just embarrassment. My wife left her late model Suzuki Bandit outside her workplace recently, all day with the tail-light going,having turned the ignition to that pos ... |
| Topic: Friends don't put friends on derelict bikes |
Russell
Replies: 6
Views: 186
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Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 1:55 pm Subject: Friends don't put friends on derelict bikes |
| I differ from Hippykid to the extent that as owner of what I believe are very well maintained bikes that pass our rigorous 6 monthly government mandated safety inspections then allowing other compete ... |
| Topic: Braking upgrade. |
Russell
Replies: 3
Views: 255
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Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:05 pm Subject: Braking upgrade. |
| Happy new year to all. Some of you know of my faithful GS750E with chair. For some time I've been considering a brake upgrade conscious as I was of 33 year old brake lines working on the rather basic ... |
| Topic: Expensive "OLD" Honda, 1953 |
Russell
Replies: 8
Views: 407
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Forum: Market Talk Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:38 pm Subject: Expensive "OLD" Honda, 1953 |
| I don't think I've ever seen a Honda Dream from that time period. As I study it I'm seeing some definite echoes of a couple of European machines of the 30's. Curious as to what echoes others see in th ... |
| Topic: trials universals- what to replace them with? |
Russell
Replies: 2
Views: 182
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Forum: Kawasaki Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 1:53 pm Subject: trials universals- what to replace them with? |
This might be helpful.
http://www.dirtrider.com/features/141_0705_trials_tire_comparison/viewall.html
Look also for Mitas ET-01. and Vee Rubber have several possibilities. Ultra low budget, but ... |
| Topic: Tire size differences? |
Russell
Replies: 13
Views: 757
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Forum: Honda Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:21 pm Subject: Tire size differences? |
| You'll not be pushing any limits of tyre capability with your bike ...those choices will likely work well together.Very very approximately I must have at least 500,000 km on a multitude of bikes behin ... |
| Topic: Another acquisition...Another story... |
Russell
Replies: 11
Views: 579
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Forum: The Lounge Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:15 pm Subject: Another acquisition...Another story... |
| Good grief man...in the last photo we can clearly see that all the fasteners around the top of the engine look un-marked! What a beautiful machine! Have commented before and will continue no doubt to ... |
| Topic: My new CB350 |
Russell
Replies: 6
Views: 451
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Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:20 pm Subject: My new CB350 |
Leaving aside the engine performance for others to comment on...and the front brake which I've just gone back and looked at again and realised is a disk.
Sounds like your front brake needs to be ca ... |
| Topic: Sidecar season |
Russell
Replies: 3
Views: 214
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Forum: The Lounge Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 12:30 am Subject: Sidecar season |
| I've posted before about the privilege I have of the joy of giving kids a sidecar experience.Beautiful late spring day today and at one school here in town 28 6 yr olds and their teacher all got to ha ... |
| Topic: Need your feedback. Yes you! |
Russell
Replies: 10
Views: 467
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Forum: Introductions Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:45 pm Subject: Need your feedback. Yes you! |
| Your message didn't make it clear whether you are already an experienced rider. If you are already a confident and seasoned rider by all means tackle a restoration of a non-runner. If however riding i ... |
| Topic: Z1B vs. CB400 Super Sport |
Russell
Replies: 13
Views: 1163
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Forum: The Lounge Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 3:20 pm Subject: Z1B vs. CB400 Super Sport |
| "Not sure I'd be attracted to either model now, but thats just me..." said Bill. Amen to that. I ride close to home on my 'oldies' indulgently basking in the nostalgic memories of times alr ... |
| Topic: Z1B vs. CB400 Super Sport |
Russell
Replies: 13
Views: 1163
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Forum: The Lounge Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:53 am Subject: Z1B vs. CB400 Super Sport |
| Steve is right about how the Z900 can be regarded v the CB400F. In terms of value now in the marketplace, excitement in the riding experience, performance, fear factor..whatever...the Z900 scores big ... |
| Topic: Removing CM91 Steering Head? |
Russell
Replies: 3
Views: 212
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Forum: Honda Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 1:35 am Subject: Removing CM91 Steering Head? |
| The bicycle ones work just fine. Most of the Japanese machines I owned in the 70's and 80's had a Hook Spanner in the stock toolkit (usually much maligned by moto-journalists) that came with the bikes ... |
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