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conda

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carb/fuel problem

 Hi, Bike is honda cmx250c, prob.wont tick over without choke on about an 1/4. when i try to get rid of the choke it revs higher then cuts out tryed to adjust tickover  before cut out but just revs higher and cuts out , at this point engine is warm but wont restart without choke, when i open throttle it missfires in one cylinder. any ideas?....Conda

  • Created 18 May 2013 16:26 by conda
  • Last comment 8 hours ago ago by conda
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kyleww95

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Restriction help?

I dont know too much about engine performance. I'm looking to buy a 600(ish) bike to last me two years, but heard that restrictor kit's can cause certain engines to perform badly, even degrade. When looking to buy, is there anything I should completely avoid if im wanting to restrict to 47hp?  Thanks for reading.  :DP.S - Sorry if im spouting total rubbish 

  • Created 21 May 2013 00:30 by kyleww95
  • Last comment 23 hours ago ago by AdieR
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csiddharthn

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REDUCE LUBRICANT TEMPERATURE

I need to reduce the lubricant temperature in a motorcycle engine.?I've been allotted this project in a motorcycle company in India in which I need to reduce the average temperature to which a lubricating oil gets heated up, in an engine for one of their models. Now I did see the flow path of ...

  • Created 19 May 2013 15:30 by csiddharthn
  • Last comment 3 days ago ago by smidget
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bubbabeat

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Oil level

Bought a 2003 YAMAHA Dragstar last year on a whim, didn't use it a lot and have decided to this year. How do I check oil level? can't see a window and no dip on filler cap.

  • Created 17 May 2013 11:36 by bubbabeat
  • Last comment 5 days ago ago by kcmc
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badhouse

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suzuki bandit runking issue

Hi new to this so would appreciate the help if possible. Right I have a 96 mk1 suzuki bandit its had a fill service 2 weeks ago but prior to this and still afterwards is a problem that is very annoying. The bike starts and runs fine until I try to open up the throttle at which point its seems likes its dumping aload of fuel into the system to which it cant burn off so the bike stutters and then the power kicks back in and it shoots off. Could anyone shed any light on this issue thanks.

  • Created 16 May 2013 15:00 by badhouse
  • Last comment 5 days ago ago by AdieR
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turabob

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gsx750f katana grey to uk changes

I've got a 2001 gsx750f grey import and the advisory on the mot was the headlights. Can you swap the dip and main connectors around or is it worth forking out on a uk full headlight? also is it worth swapping the dash for a uk one, its already got the gizmo to read mph instead of kph?any help on this would most appreciated and if you know where to get them cheap.Thanks

  • Created 16 May 2013 17:11 by turabob
  • Last comment 5 days ago ago by eatcs01
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Kabinlad

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Front end twitch under braking

Hi,I have a problem with my Honda cbr600fy that i hope someone on here can solve.  As soon as i touch the front brakes whilst riding i get a slight twich of the front end to the right, its not enough to completely unsettle the bike and the brakes pull the bike up fine.There is no pulsing or spongy feeling at the brake lever either.The brakes have had new pads put in and a complete brake fluid change, the front forks seem ok too.Anyone got any ideas?

  • Created 12 May 2013 14:35 by Kabinlad
  • Last comment 6 days ago ago by smidget
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middie

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italjet millenium 125

Hitrying to find a speedo drive for my 02 italjet millennium. I have tried italjet uk and other suppliers with no luck, so I am asking if anyone knows where I can find one or if their is a compatable one from another bikecheers

  • Created 16 May 2013 22:35 by middie
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eitematt

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Coolant flushing

HiI'm planning to flush my zx6r's coolant in a week or two, I just wanted to check what sort of water I should be using.Is this battery-water http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_165335_langId_-1_categoryId_255205#tab4that halfords is selling the right sort of stuff or do i want a different kind of prepared waterThanks very much for any tips

  • Created 12 May 2013 18:02 by eitematt
  • Last comment 8 days ago ago by eitematt
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JR1954

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VT Shadow - Compression

I%X92m refitting the cylinder head on a VT Shadow 700c V twin OHC. The 700c was modified for the USA market and imported to the UK. I%X92ve replaced cylinder and head gaskets with ones made for the 750c as these were the only ones available and they look identical. I am unable to get any compression in either cylinder. At TDC there is clearance at the inlet and exhaust valves but as I torque the camshaft housing the gap closes and all valve springs appear to be compressed.

  • Created 13 May 2013 18:28 by JR1954
  • Last comment 8 days ago ago by JR1954
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