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Expertise
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...
Experience in the area
Have owned over 50 of these fine classic Honda motorcycles
Organizations
International CBX Owners Association, SAE, Materials Research Society
Publications
CBXPress, VLMC magazine, Used Bike Guide
Education/Credentials
PhD in Materials Science, Post-Doc in prototyping automotive components
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Andrew | 11/25/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I read your profile and new you ..... |
| Joe | 11/11/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks pick up a pully poped it ..... |
| Ryan | 10/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a bunch! |
| james | 10/26/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Helped me out a lot thanks! |
| Ryan | 10/24/11 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Recent Answers from Jan Ringnalda
2011-12-10 976-1978 Yamaha RD 400:
Hi William, In this age of uncertainty, it's not a bad idea to go with something as relatively simple as an old Yamaha two-stroke. Most of the important stuff can be checked out quickly, and if your
2011-11-22 1986 Suzuki RM 250:
If you really have replaced all the gaskets, then it is likely you have a crack or pinhole corrosion somewhere. can be tough to find, sometimes it is near the waterpump since that is the most complex
2011-11-10 Bike:
Most Suzuki flywheels will require a similar flywheel puller. Any other puller will likely cause damage, so buy or borrow the right puller for the bike. Normally this has an external thread to go into
2011-11-04 Installing a start button in 2003 suzuki rm-x 250:
While you can install the start button on the handlebars, the important part is a starter motor, an ignition switch, battery, wiring, and of course a place to connect the starter motor to the crank. While
2011-10-24 Starter issues on 1983 Honda CX650:
Make sure that the starter is secured well if you connect it as the torque is very large. There will be sparks when you connect the wires because of the large current that flows... Don't forget that
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