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Gary Blake

U.S.
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I have built from ground up race winning motocross bikes and atvs as well as atv,s for flat track and TT racing. I am starting to take on the utv challenges now for racing. This is a new area for me so Im in a learning curve.

Jan Ringnalda

U.S.
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PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE READ THIS!!! I can help with questions ONLY on any Honda CBX-1000 motorcycle, only 1978 to 1982. OR 1981 to 1983 Honda CB1100R models ONLY Honda CBX/CB1100R motorcycles, Please NO other makes, no other models. IF YOUR QUESTION IS FOR ANY OTHER BIKE Your question MAY BE FORWARDED TO THE QUESTION POOL WHERE IT MAY NEVER BE ANSWERED. IF I ANSWERED YOUR QUESTION, and you feel the need to give me marks lower than 10, first post a follow up question. If you mark me lower, I will respond and you run the risk I will never, ever, answer one of your questions again. I'm doing this free of charge, as a service to fellow motorcyclists. If you do not value my time, I do...

Mike Wells

U.S.
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PLEASE READ BEFORE ASKING A QUESTION!!! I CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT HARLEYS !!! I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT OTHER MODELS!!! IF YOU ASK A QUESTION ABOUT A NON HARLEY BIKE IT WILL GET REJECTED!!!I have a Harley only shop with 30 years experience located in Ohio. We specialize in complete and total repair, restoration, hi-performance, and custom bike building. I can work on Flat Heads to Twin Cams. Please, dont ask how much somthing is going to cost to fix. Labor prices differ all over te country as well as shop to shop!

Bill Silver

U.S.
Maxed Out
Need help with vintage Hondas from the 1960s? I am an expert with 250-305cc bikes in particular and most all of the other pre-91 models, in general. I do NOT claim to have a great deal of experience on Gold Wings, Cruisers, ATC/ATVs and dirt bikes.

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2012-02-07 2001 Honda Shadow Ace 750:

Mr. Riley,    You didn't mention the mileage on your bike and any past history of repairs/issues. The first thing to do is to check all wiring connections and grounds. The stator connectors are often the

2012-02-06 Float levels:

Joe, from the looks of them at:  http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-vt1100c2-shadow-1100-1997-usa_model7634/partslist/E++  they appear to be the solid plastic versions which are not adjustable.    http://www

2012-02-06 1988 suzuki lt500r a.k.a. quadzilla:

Chad,I had one of these beasts in my shop. They are notorious for having fuel/carb problems. Try a couple of things first.The spark plug thats in it should be a B8EG try going to a B7EG its one step hotter

2012-02-05 1979 Honda CB650:

Mike, be sure that the petcock, fuel screen and fuel tank are all clean and can freely flow fuel to your carbs.    http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb650-1979-usa_model472/partslist/E++18.html  shows parts illustrations

2012-02-04 Under engine mounting bolt design difference:

Bob, Honda went to great lengths to keep things light, but strong, in the beginning of production of many early models. My 1961 CB77 has hollow axles and turned down axle spacers, which were eliminated

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