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Motorcycle Repair/Expert Profile
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.
What do you like about this subject?
I appreciate connecting with other vintage Honda enthusiasts, anywhere in the world.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John | 11/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | very helpful ,i will tell my friends ..... |
| Brandon | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Bill, Thank you so much for the ..... |
| Randall | 11/01/09 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Don | 10/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Mike | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! |
Recent Answers from Bill Silver
2009-11-22 crankcase breather location:
Well, Mario.. MrHonda doesn't know a lot about H-D brand motorcycles, engines or components. I went here:http://www.bikebandit.com/2000-harley-davidson-motorcycle-fxsts/o/m1541 and put "breather" in
2009-11-21 yamaha:
John, the specific model would have been helpful, but oil in the air box is coming from the crankcase breather tube. Oil solids will collect in the air box system when the engine is run hard, is overfilled
2009-11-20 yamaha banshee back fire!:
Matt... two stroke Yamahas are REALLY not my specialty! I would drain both carbs first, to see if you have contaminated fuel from sitting. You really cannot leave old gas in motorcycles or ATVs or Watercraft
2009-11-19 Stator motor replacement:
Okay... http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb900f2b-bol-dor_model14514/partslist/E07.html #5 If you have removed the long screws, then the stator windings should slide out with event tension on both sides
2009-11-18 Stator motor replacement:
Paul-Ivan, I am not sure if you mean the stator rotor or the starter motor? To remove the stator rotor (which is often the cause of charging system failures) you need to buy a removal tool.. http://pitposse
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