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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 WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE QUESTION POOL WHERE IT MAY NEVER BE ANSWERED.
Experience in the area
Have owned over 50 of these fine Honda motorcycles
Organizations
International CBX Owners Association, SAE, Materials Research Society
Publications
CBXPress
Education/Credentials
PhD in Materials Science, Post-Doc in prototyping automotive components
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Recent Answers from Jan Ringnalda
2009-11-07 suzuki front wobble/ sway:
Front bearings and or a bent wheel should be fairly easy to see so I'm sure you looked at that. Check the triple tree bearings for excessive play, and make sure the headstock is straight. look for telltale
2009-11-04 1983 honda cbx1100:
The carb cleaning on a CBX is an art, the low running circuit is almost impossible to clean without taking the pressed in jets out. If you did not remove those, then the bike will never run right. Adjustment
2009-11-02 cr 80 fouling:
First check that you are using the correct oil/gas mixture for your bike. Then I would verify the jets in the carbs have not been messed with; this can also cause plug fouling, then lastly you may need
2009-11-02 overheating:
So what part of my previous answer was unclear? This is not something that will go away if you 'nurse' the bike or ride it slowly. The engine is pumping up your coolant system, and it will overheat every
2009-11-01 no electrics at all:
OK so you're getting voltage to the solenoid, from there there should be one or two fairly thick red wires going into the wiring loom. Check the plug that connects those wires, and there should be a main
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