Motorcycles - August 2007

I have a vintage 1977 Honda XL175 that has been garage kept, with low mileage. The bike has been worked on and maintained over the years though. I started it up within the last couple of weeks, and it was running fine until the other day. The problem I'm having is that it starts up, but quickly looses acceleration then the engine cuts off. It also burps, and has a strange inner rumple while it is running also. It seems as if it is not getting any gas or the motor is flooded, I’m not sure which one. I've done an oil change, and have checked the spark plug. Does anyone have any suggestion to what is wrong with it?

2007-08-26 07:44:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a red diagnostic light that goes on on the left side of my speedometer. When it goes on, I crank up my rpms and it goes off. The battery is one year old, and it slows starts most of the time. Could this mean my coil is going out? Thank you,

2007-08-26 06:57:18 · 6 answers · asked by yhtuom 1

So far I am showing a big interst in the Honday VTX 1300. I am so confused. I want a bike that has some take off torque and when on the freeway can pass with little effort leaving those pesky cars behind.

2007-08-26 06:37:27 · 16 answers · asked by J P 1

I would learn much better by reading and taking notes, and studying. That's just how my brain works. Do you know if there is anywhere where I could get a textbook on motorcycles that explained the mechanics of motorcycles, on how to ride..basically everything on the subject?

And if it makes any difference, I prefer sport bikes.

2007-08-26 06:30:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi is there a difference in size from a medium standard racing helmet to a medium motocross helmet? Are motocross helmets with goggles comfortable? Which type of helmet do you prefer? Many Thanks Jimbo

2007-08-26 06:26:07 · 3 answers · asked by JimboMatrix 2

2007-08-26 05:03:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

PleaseHelp Can I return a brand new motorcycle I just bought and financed yesterday?
I bought the bike before closing time-I know the paperwork wasn't sent in yet-I traded in a scooter and will have put around 16 miles on it by the time I bring it back to the dealer-They tacked on hundreds of dollars in fees and even told me I needed a lojack device almost $1000 more just in that-I made such a bad decision I am trying to get as much information before I go back to yamaha tommorrow-I am so worried I don't have a clue what my rights are
I live in Florida and don't know where to find any answers

2007-08-26 00:40:40 · 12 answers · asked by MeMyselfI 1

i went to the bmw dealer today and looked at some bikes
then i got on kawasaki website and looked
then i went to the honda dealer and looked

i want something sporty, but doesnt have to be super fast, ill be using it for in-town and school use only
im fine with a 300cc

im looking at the bmw 600r (i think) and the lowest of the ninja line
i know they are not the same at all, nor in price, but any reccommendations on the brand i should buy, or models?

2007-08-25 20:56:38 · 6 answers · asked by TheBlueBeast 2

80cubic inch , s&s carb, new gell batery good, 86,00 miles what should i seel for?? $7800.00 cah or $9000.00 cash.
Should i sell it?

2007-08-25 20:02:43 · 6 answers · asked by ? 7

Needed for customized speaker boxes. This is D.I.Y

2007-08-25 18:29:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my bike floods when the fuel pump runs. what cuold cause this?

i was told that i hav vacume problems whith it ..do bikes need vacume?

thanks for the time

2007-08-25 18:03:27 · 2 answers · asked by s06833 2

How far would I have to go before having to synchronize? I plan on removing the carbs so I can get at the float bowls. Take them off and spray carb cleaner up into the carbs.

2007-08-25 16:44:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd like to get some work done on my v-star and the shop where I bought my bike won't do it. I want to change the pipes to louder ones and everything else that needs to be done to run properly. Of course Ca. legal exhaust pipe kit.

2007-08-25 16:03:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking at a 2003 Harley Davison super glide limited edition with only 3000 miles for $9500.00. I have been looking at the Honda VTX1300 for about the same price but new. Does anyone have advise on these bikes especially the Harley. I am a big guy and want a bike that has some power, especially at take off and when passing on the freeway.

2007-08-25 15:24:25 · 6 answers · asked by J P 1

2007-08-25 14:50:22 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Original Issue exhaust on my 7 year old Honda shadow ACE and noticed today that there is a small drilled hole near the rear bracket. Is this standard or is this a modification?

2007-08-25 11:42:17 · 1 answers · asked by fizz 3

2007-08-25 10:50:01 · 2 answers · asked by msarahnjake 1

I recently replaced the clutch hub on my 1997 Sportster 1200. The primary chain seems way tighter than when I took off the old clutch hub. All the new parts are the same size as the old ones. There's no slack in the chain, so the chain tensioner holds the cover from being pushed all the way on. I don't know why the chain is tighter now than whe I took the parts off. Thanks for your help!
Ronnie.

2007-08-25 10:42:11 · 8 answers · asked by Ronnie H 2

2007-08-25 09:52:50 · 7 answers · asked by Speedy 2

its a hydrolic break, when I take the tubing off the resovoir and pull in the break handle, no fluid comes out of the resovoir. YES there is fluid inside :) When I connect the tubing and try to bleed it at the break, still nothing comes out, no air or fluid. What should I do?

2007-08-25 09:51:31 · 4 answers · asked by justwondering6400 1

Can I just change the pipes on my 650 V-Star and put louder ones or do I have to do other things to the bike. Will It mess up the bike? Help me out?

2007-08-25 09:00:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my bike is STILL TICKING!!! help me get to the bottom of this

2007-08-25 08:40:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I pulled some carburetors off an old 1981 yamaha thats been sitting forever. The gas that leaked out of them was compleatly green! I'm very interested to know what would cause this and haven't been able to find anything online.

2007-08-25 08:12:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My brand new 2007 Shadow Spirit was hit by a co-worker in our parking lot the other day and it was tipped. She has already promised to get all the damage fixed. She is super-nice and if possible I'd like it to be as cheap as possible (without comprimising how my bike ages). Both exhaust pipes were scratched. Is there anything other than replacing the pipes altogether that will fix the scratches without making the pipes more susceptible to corrosion as the bike ages? I'm especially nervous about this as I live in a salty air environment.

2007-08-25 08:09:43 · 5 answers · asked by Banana Slug 3

I also have a honda cb 360 and the petcock adjuster spins freely between settings. I just bought the Suzuki and the adjuster just wiggles but wont adjust to the different settings. What am I missing? It shouldn't be this difficult. The bike runs so nothing should be stuck but possibly? Thanks

2007-08-25 06:30:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-25 05:09:26 · 3 answers · asked by come on 2

the bike is a 2007 DT175 yamaha.using yamalube 2stroke oil
the spark plug only lasts a few hundred kilometes before coking up.

2007-08-25 04:08:00 · 7 answers · asked by Edward M 1

Recently i heard that some supersport four stroke motorcycles are using an automatic choke similar to cars. I was thinking to install such a system to my motorcycle but i dont know what parts i need. I dont know if this system is only available to injection systems, as my bike is a four-inline cv-carb.
I think it would be possible, by installing a heat sensor in the collector box to an actuator that would operate the choke lever?. But maybe i need something else to prevent the engine being flooded?.

2007-08-25 04:02:50 · 7 answers · asked by robynbiker 5

2007-08-25 02:30:33 · 2 answers · asked by come on 2

Brand new custom gas tank for my bike,, manufacturer says to pressure test and seal inside of tank before paint ?? exactly how can I do this and they say to mount on bike also before painting ,, ?????

2007-08-25 01:53:50 · 2 answers · asked by Robert S 1