Cars & Transportation - 14 July 2007

I have a '73 CB350 twin that just recently started giving me electrical problems.

The engine was intermittently missing and after checking pretty much everything else, I replaced the battery. That seemed to fix the problem, which kind of surprised me because the old battery tested good.

Things worked fine for about a week (maybe 40 miles of riding), but now the new battery won't hold a charge. If I charge it up and let the bike sit for a couple of days, when I come back, it's deader than a doornail (~50mV).

I'm almost out of ideas here? One thing I noticed was 40-50 VAC coming off the regulator and into the rectifier at idle. I'm wondering if my regulator is fried since I think it ought to be getting 12-14.5 VAC going into the rectifier. But that would be overcharging the battery, wouldn't it? Electrolyte level looks good so I'm not sure. Maybe a short somewhere?

2007-07-14 07:29:00 · 6 answers · asked by pinkfloyd_guy 1 in Motorcycles

please tell me the good,bad and ugly about the 327 chevy engine..

2007-07-14 07:28:48 · 7 answers · asked by saxaphonist 4 in Chevrolet

Ok seen a train today and it had nothin but coal cars on it that was loaded ... it had like 100 cars. And it got me to thinkin' about just how much that train was worth .. what I mean is how much was the coal worth in just that one train? I would think it would be a ton of money .. get it .. a ton .. lol so anyways if anyone can tell me .. please let me know .. thanks!

2007-07-14 07:22:08 · 9 answers · asked by Ding Bat 5 in Rail

front tires on tandem on this trailer are wearing out to quick.Put new bushings in and had trailer aligned still not fixed.could it need new shocks

2007-07-14 07:22:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

automatic toyota 1991 previa plz help! 2.4L

2007-07-14 07:20:48 · 5 answers · asked by David 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My sisters boyfriend just bought a Harley and it does just what a Harley should- rumbles so loud that it shakes the driveway. This is well and good, but at 3am when he is just getting home it is pretty annoying to the neighbors (and myself) to be woken up by that. Is there such a thing as a silencer (like for a gun) for a motorcycle? Something that can be taken on and off as needed depending on the time? If not... someone should invent that....

2007-07-14 07:19:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

After a work injury I'm starting a new career with a Harley Tech school, with student loans and a grant I have enough for the necessities. I would like you to donate an old Pan or Shovel as a learning tool and eventually a daily rider.

2007-07-14 07:10:46 · 10 answers · asked by gary12850 2 in Motorcycles

how many planes crash each year? what percent or total flights never make it to their destination?

2007-07-14 06:57:51 · 10 answers · asked by Taylor. 1 in Aircraft

My license was suspended in May 2005 for 1 year in WA. I received a document from WA DMV stating the suspension ceased in May 2006. To reinstate my license I need to file for SR22. I have not reinstated my license and since moved to the state of CA. In addition the license that was suspended and punched as also since expired. So when requesting an insurance quote do i tell the agent my license is A) suspended B) don't have one C) expired?

In addition I have transferred my insurance coverage to the state of CA. To get a license here will I still need SR22? How will my insurance or the CA state DMV know that I will require SR22 filing?

Anyone with an insurance or licensing background may know exactly what I'm talking about.

2007-07-14 06:48:44 · 4 answers · asked by downtodive 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-07-14 06:42:20 · 12 answers · asked by momofmalia 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

has any one been stopped for adapting thier personal plate
ie if you have 11 in your number and put a black bolt in the middle and it looks like a H has this ever happen to you

2007-07-14 06:37:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

We have a repair shop and are having a hard time figuring out how to reset the electric shift on a honda foreman. We know there is a reset procedure in the service manual but don't want to spend the money on one since it's not our quad. If anyone has any suggestions please let us know.

Thanks

2007-07-14 06:29:52 · 3 answers · asked by srlowe29 1 in Motorcycles

Did they transfer the insurance from my old car to the new. I wanna make sure. I haven't talked to the insurance people.. What am I supose to do after I buy the car. I filled out a bunch of forms already at the dealership. Something Like DMV. etc etc.

2007-07-14 06:29:18 · 13 answers · asked by 2nd Commander 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-07-14 06:28:58 · 1 answers · asked by Robert 1 in Insurance & Registration

The motorcycle cops where I live ride either Suzuki dirtbikes or Harley.
I remember when I was young they used to ride Harley and Moto Guzzi. Then went to Kawasaki. Now back to Harley. Whats next, the Hayabusa?

2007-07-14 06:26:13 · 11 answers · asked by Shawn T 3 in Motorcycles

I pay a monthy note on the car and the guy wrote me two temp tags and they both expired. what should i do about the situation.

2007-07-14 06:19:32 · 4 answers · asked by Wayne 1 in Insurance & Registration

ok i have a 96' firebird, and i havent driven it in a while, i have another car i drive. when i finally drove it again it sputtered and smelled like gas. it sputters mostly if i have the RPM lower than 3000. when the RPM is over 3000 it seems fine. what could be the problem, how can i fix it?

2007-07-14 06:18:29 · 4 answers · asked by jessica39 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-14 06:13:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-07-14 06:13:05 · 3 answers · asked by chysler 1 in Car Audio

2007-07-14 06:06:56 · 8 answers · asked by alinurse 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am hooking up a light and the instructions tell me to hook up the power supply to a fused 12v source. What is a fused 12v power source? Do I go to the fuse box or splice it in somewhere?

2007-07-14 06:05:51 · 6 answers · asked by quiksilver12255 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

we currently have a shogun which is used on and off road but since having our daughter we are looking for something more economical like an x trail which my parents own. as they have never taken it off road we don't know how they would cope with ploughed fields etc any suggestions for another 4x4 which is economical and will go proper off road appreciated.

2007-07-14 06:00:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

i noticed the rattling after i installed the caliphers. i jacked up my truck so that i could turn the wheel, and noticed that the brake pads were loose. this is the same for the opposite front wheel. i have a 91 ford bronco.

2007-07-14 05:52:39 · 9 answers · asked by jorge c 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just bought a 1997 Chevy Cavalier and when I got it there was a brand new battery. I've had it now for about 2 weeks and today I noticed that when I would accelerate over 1000 rpms the battery light would come on. I didn't think much of it but after driving around for awhile I noticed my interior lights getting dim so I started to head home. By the time I got home my car and battery had died. I'd really appreciate if anyone can tell me whats going on.

2007-07-14 05:46:55 · 5 answers · asked by Kevin R 1 in Chevrolet

where can i find someone to fit a remote central locking in my car without ripping me off a big chunk?

2007-07-14 05:45:22 · 5 answers · asked by unmaitre 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I don't want to re-upholster the entire seat right now, but find some firm adhesive to hold the foam inside of the leather; does anyone have any suggestions that they have used in the past?

2007-07-14 05:29:23 · 4 answers · asked by illinipower 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like instructions on replacement of an Air conditioning evaporator coil. Or at least to get down to the point of seeing it, so it can be replaced. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks.
Steve

2007-07-14 05:12:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-14 05:09:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in GMC

Supposedly the problem with my headlight is a bad ground wire. Is there anyway I can ground the headlight at the site (front of the car)?

2007-07-14 05:08:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

turn key and hear slight clicking. dom light is on but when i turn on headlights they dont shine and dome light goes dim. no radio. is this my battery, starter or alternator or a combination of all of these? the battery is 3 years old.

2007-07-14 05:07:58 · 7 answers · asked by Itsmoved 1 in Maintenance & Repairs