http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/ $ en-us Copyright 2003-2005, Talk About Network. All Rights Reserved. 2008-09-05T23:09:58+00:00 TAN rss@talkaboutnetwork.com Discussion hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://tan12.talkaboutnetwork.com/images/spacer.gif http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/ http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82423.html I just bought this bike and It idles (badly) but wont run. If I try to give it throttle it dies immediately and will only idle for a short time before dying out. I assumed the carbs were shot so I tried to bypass them for diagnostic purposes by spr... Wrenchtamer ltwrenchtamer@[EMAIL PROTECT... Discussion 2008-09-05T17:36:54+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82415.html Motorcycle GPS overcomes one of the problems of comfortable motorcycle riding. Navigation=85 http://gadgetupdates.googlepages.com/motorcycle_gps_systems sophiaalliee lttbmauto@[EMAIL PROTECTED]... Discussion 2008-09-03T02:05:01+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82396.html Ive read that compressing the front forks mechanically can damage them, but Im not sure why. I plan to use a pair of ratcheting load straps on my Ultra Classics forks to lower it between 1 and 2 inches while loading it into a van. Theyd be that way ... Sean_Q_ ltnospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-09-02T16:22:24+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82387.html I ride a 95 GSXR 750 My current problem is that my carbs are getting a build up of white paste in the jets. I just had them over hauled on Sunday, 8/31, and the number 4 carbs main jet was totally clogged with the stuff. Right after the carbs were c... hellohowdy ltunthingable@[EMAIL PROTECTE... Discussion 2008-09-01T23:41:43+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82386.html I have a 1971 Honda 350. It had a bad tank and I had it resealed on the inside. All of the sealer ran off the walls of the tank and is now plugging the hose lines. I need to know if there is a chemical that will eat away the sealer but not harm th... ejpryor ltnone@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-09-02T01:22:30+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82381.html Im in the process of replacing the cam chains on my 1980 CB750C because the old ones had started to make noise even with the adjusters all the way out. Anyway, I figured a new chain would be harder to get onto the sprocket, but MAN... With the adj... Paul Barrett ltspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt... Discussion 2008-09-01T21:18:45+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82378.html Every so-many years, I get a Pulse-Generator failure. The PG assembly has 2 elements, each drives a coil. A yellow element and a blue element. Honda likes, money, money, money. Even if you dont got none. They sell only the assembly (~$70). My prev... Puddin' Man ltpuddingDOTman@[EMAIL PROTE... Discussion 2008-09-01T10:55:47+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82368.html Last winter my Harley Ultra Classic spent too much time outside under a bike cover and got some rust (mostly on the pipes). Here in Vancouver, Canada we have rainy winters with occasional wet slushy snow, like Seattle. Indoor bike storage rates are ... Sean_Q_ ltnospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-08-31T22:37:27+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82359.html It appears I need an ignition pulse-generator assy replacement for 87 CBR600. Can anyone help with some kind of recommend for a good, reliable online parts vendor? Thx, Puddin I Aint Blind, I Just Dont Wanna See - the title of a tune by Lit... Puddin' Man ltpuddingDOTman@[EMAIL PROTE... Discussion 2008-08-30T14:48:55+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82351.html The Mini Grip is a small, lightweight, portable anti-theft wheel lock for Scooters or Motorcycles. Made from tube steel, it weighs only 2.5 lbs. It only takes two seconds to install thanks to its design and seven pin push lock. With its yellow powd... kmcvay@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2008-08-29T13:39:45+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82337.html More or less out of curiousity I put an inductive tach (Fluke) on friends 82 CB750 today. #3 cylinder has been warming up slowly lately even after thorough carb clean and sync last year and recent re-sync. coil resistance seems okay, at least for... paul c lttoledobythesea@[EMAIL PROTECTED... Discussion 2008-08-29T01:55:09+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82334.html 87 CBR600, 20k mi. Had to replace the pulse generator in the 90s. No electrical problems in many years since. Failed to start yesterday. Starter motor functions fine. No combustion (pop, splutter, etc) whatsoever. Fails spark test. All fuses are OK... Puddin' Man ltpuddingDOTman@[EMAIL PROTE... Discussion 2008-08-28T12:23:16+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82301.html Sample the 30 or so posts before this one. Dont feed it. Its like do these pants make my ass look big? There is no correct answer Hank ltursa@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-08-25T08:25:39+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82294.html Hey guys, Ive forgotten all about the Yamaha TW200 cause my Uncle Jay decided to give me a really cool birthday present --- a 2009 BMW K1200LT. He said that since Ive been a good kid all these past years, for my 21st birthday it was time I strapped ... Bill Miller. ltjay-smith-1935@[EMAIL PRO... Discussion 2008-08-25T00:25:39+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82285.html I apologize for the Off Topic post but I know that some of you ride and live in the UK. I am going to England, Wales and Ireland soon and wanted to know if the cell phone charger that I have for US cars (fits in the cigarette lighter) will work in... no_one ltno_one@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-08-25T00:33:23+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82282.html On the TW200 I thinking of buying, I understand it comes with a stock 50 rear sprocket. What will be the performance results of changing the rear sprocket to a 47 or a 42? By performance results I mean mpg, shift points, higher speed and quieter en... Bill Miller. ltjay-smith-1935@[EMAIL PRO... Discussion 2008-08-24T13:55:19+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82281.html Heres my original post and two of the specific questions I asked. Lets try these several more times and see if anyone in this group can provide SPECIFIC ANSWERS TO THESE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS without wandering off into the wilderness and yakking about... Bill Miller. ltjay-smith-1935@[EMAIL PRO... Discussion 2008-08-24T13:48:59+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82280.html Heres my original post and two of the specific questions I asked. Lets try these several more times and see if anyone in this group can provide SPECIFIC ANSWERS TO THESE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS without wandering off into the wilderness and yakking about... Bill Miller. ltjay-smith-1935@[EMAIL PRO... Discussion 2008-08-24T13:48:05+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82279.html Heres my original post and two of the specific questions I asked. Lets try these several more times and see if anyone in this group can provide SPECIFIC ANSWERS TO THESE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS without wandering off into the wilderness and yakking about... Bill Miller. ltjay-smith-1935@[EMAIL PRO... Discussion 2008-08-24T13:47:17+00:00 http://www.talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/messages/82278.html Heres my original post and two of the specific questions I asked. Lets try these several more times and see if anyone in this group can provide SPECIFIC ANSWERS TO THESE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS without wandering off into the wilderness and yakking about... Bill Miller. ltjay-smith-1935@[EMAIL PRO... Discussion 2008-08-24T13:44:11+00:00 Search talkaboutmotorcycles.com Motorcycle Technology q http://talkaboutmotorcycles.com/group/rec.motorcycles.tech/search.html