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Perkasie (outside Philly) 1975 Yamaha XS500 1970 Honda CB175 1972 Honda CB175 1984 Honda V45 Sabre 2006 Honda CBR1000RR Repsol 2010 Yamaha R1 Fiat Yamaha

transmission works fine, clutch works. The kick start was locked but after I filled the cylinders with marvel an soaked for a while I tried kicking it again. What confuses me is the kick start broke free and the wheel will rotate when kicked but the pistons wont go up and down when kicked. I...

I did that, it feels like its slipping the clutch a little in 4th and fifth. I think I'll flush it/soak it and try again. Will filling the motor with kerosene or diesel get into the clutch and if so will it hurt it? Me thinks the original owner that I got it rom, crashed it (lightly) scared crap...

Yes, I want to turn the crank bolt. The one that is in the generator side (left side) is kind of whimpy, I'm afraid it'll snap right off. Will I damage anything on the generator side if I overtighten? I tried rocking back and forth, no bueno. I'm in no hurry either, I'll fill the f*&^^' thing...

Gentlemen. I have a 1970 cb175 with a seized engine. I did the "pour marvel oil in the cylinders" and let it soak for a couple weeks. Question is, I'd like to put a little pressure on the crank with a breaker bar. Whats the best way?