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Bill Silver

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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

I have owned/ridden/maintained Honda motorcycles for 35 years. I have written five books on Honda repairs and collecting. I was a service manager for two Honda shops back in the 1980s.

Organizations

VJMC (Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club) of North America

Publications

VJMC newsletter, as editor for two years and as contributing editor currently.

Education/Credentials

3 years auto shop in high school, teacher's aide in Automotive Technology in Jr. College, Diesel mechanic course in college, self-taught mechanic and automotive writer.

What do you like about this subject?

I appreciate connecting with other vintage Honda enthusiasts, anywhere in the world.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
MARTIN	02/11/12	10	10	10	THANKS BILL,VERY THOROUGH AND TIMELY RESPONSE .....
Justin	02/10/12	10	10	10	Thanks Bill. I will check those things .....
Scott	02/10/12	10	10	10	Thanks Bill. I will recheck teh top .....
Bob Cabrera	02/04/12	10	10	10	Without Bill's knowledge I'd say some .....
Paul	02/02/12	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Bill Silver

2012-02-12 68 scrambler:

Nelson, you can get pre-cut keys from Ebay. Take the key number off the face of the switch and search for that key code, on-line. Wiring diagram info is here: http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/WiringDiagrams/MCwiring

2012-02-11 1974 HONDA XL 175 KICKSTARTER:

Martin, just taking it apart to unjam the gears isn't the correct fix, as you have found. XL175s are famous for breaking the kickstarter shafts (which are discontinued). So the answer to your initial

2012-02-10 1970 Honda CT70:

Justin, the points have to be set to open at the F mark for proper ignition timing, so make sure that is happening first. All the little 50-70cc bikes have magneto ignitions, which are not dependent

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

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