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A starter solenoid is just a big normally open relay.. you have to put the relay into an active state to check what you need. First you want to set up a ohm meter that's the one with the horseshoe, (not a test light) put one lead on the negative side, and the other on the positive side. Take...

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most people can only afford 2 tires at a time now anyways... and those michelins arent cheap!

this article really seems to be doing the rounds today.

Farmall IH Cub Carburetor with Float Test Tube Part II -Main Jet Removal Running Rich Carb Problem Tractor / Cafe carb is a carb.

you might be able to see how it works on youtube, that is actually how yamaha sets float height on their bikes.

piece of hose... do a wet float hight instead of measuring the float height upside down with the bowl off. much more accurate.

you're gonna need to look at the clutch... difficulty going into neutral is most likely A.Low on fluid B.Clutch adjustment C.notched basket or D.warped steel's. no smoke in the exhaust gas itself but just off the pipe... id let that go for now.

NICE!

sounds to me like the driven plates are toast... maybe even the steels and springs. jam your finger down in the fluid and see if it comes out with all kinds of crap on it.

feel free to tell us at least what COUNTRY this place is in!

ahem... MEtric fasteners are graded just like SAE fasteners 5.8 metric is equal to SAE 2 8.8 metric is equal to SAE 5 9.8 metric is equal to SAE 7 10.9 metric is equal to SAE 8 the higher the number, the higher the tensile strength. you can use the 10 in a 9 application, although you might...

is it just me or do you have 2 H2's jammed in a corner in your garage?! I'd love to help you free up some room in there.

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE dude.... your bike is... AMAZING. I just stumbled upon your build yesterday, and i'm already trembling waiting to see the finished product. I'm sooo glad i didn't see it from the very beginning. lol

oh snap... 8-) love that show.