Motorcycle and ATV Maintenance

water in gas or out of time change the spark plug and check the carb bowl for water if there is then drain the tank and clean the...

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sounds like you have stuck floats in the carbs, or carb. May have some foreign material that got stuck in the needle valve...

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The best article I've read on the web concerning 4-stroke engine break in, can be found here:...

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Doubtfull, there was not many bikes in 1987 that were fuel injection. If it has carbs it wont need mass air flow meter as the...

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Not without an immense amount of work. Best to sell your shaftie and go buy a chainie, if that's your thing.

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whats is the wiring diagram on a 100 dirt bike coil honda

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Check the battery voltage, bike not running. Start the bike (crank the rpm's up a little), voltage should be a couple of volts...

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bussing or at a tanning place maybe? Chick Fil A Wendys Subway Chruches Chicken AMC Movie Theaters or your local movie...

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Aside from any major problems with the transmission itself, is your clutch working properly? Is it set correctly and fully...

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If its a 2 cycle, a burnt piston/ring. 4 cycle may have brunt valves/piston/rings.

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order a new fender from your dealer,it the easyist way to go.

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Look very closely at the spark plug boot where it connects to the plug wire; remove the boot and trim back the wire a slight...

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check you fuel lines for clogs and check the rest of the bike for clogs it could be blocking air or gas and your not getting...

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Check the VIN codes. VIN = Vehicle Identification Number. Typically one of the letters or numbers will indicate what year it was...

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atv are better and stfer Dirt bikes are just as safe as an atv. Safety is the riders responablity.

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I would assume your question is 'My temp gauge doesn't work'..First off the system consists of just two parts, the gauge itself,...

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There should be a lever you click with your left foot. It should shift like a motorcycle. 6 5 4 3 2 N 1 So click it...

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sure it can

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no you dont have to but it is easier and quicker to split the crankcase

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Exactly the same as a chain but higher tension and quieter. Beware of stones and debris damaging belt drives. Some belt drives...

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Which pick up switch on which vehicle??? If its an inductive pick up switch with 2 wires it can be tested easily using a...

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No. there is only packing in the silencer, if you experience problems with your ATV Or motorcycle in the region of it not going...

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OK THIS IS HOW I WOULD ADRESS THE PROBLEM NOT NOING THE TYPE OF QUAD FIRST PLACE I WOULD START WITH...

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1 Quart on 4 stokes. Not sure about 2 strokes 2 stroke dirt bikes you Must mix the gas and oil in the take. 50:1 the back of...

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Odds are the needle and seat in the carb is faulty. Probably need to be rebuilt.

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Here's the "preflight inspection" recommended in Timberwoof's Motorcycle FAQ: Before every ride, check ... Tire pressures....

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The way i change my oil is i start my bike for about 10 minutes to get the oil warmed up. After the oil has drained from the plug...

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I have used a compressed air hose to break the seal on the grips or have used a heat gun on low heat to soften the rubber to get...

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Check that the sparkplugs are the right one listed for the bike. If that is not the problem, check your fuel mixture, it may be...

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well to clean it an easy way is just to pour some gas into a bucket and put the air cleaner in it and wash it in there the take...

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Do you mean Husqvarna? That's a Swedish company that manufactures motorcycles, chainsaws, firearms, garden tractors, sewing...

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The best thing that I have found is to take the carb off completely so that you can really get at it. If the float isnt going all...

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I had a problem with a 110 once, it was a broken wire on the main coil, as long as I accelerated, it ran, once I started to...

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Change the oil, wash the bike, clean the air filter, if it still doesn't start try cleaning out the carb- you might of sucked in...

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Just follow the top radiator hose and is should lead you to a gooseneck. the thermostat is inside.

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If the cables are new they are defect. If they are old they need to be replaced.

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your second gear could be shot and needs to be replaced.

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THIS IS COMON WHEN A WIRE IS WORN AND IS GROUNDING OUT ON THE FRAME ,STAND ON THE SIDE OF YOUR BIKE HAVE SOME ONE HOLD IT FOR...

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www.bikebandit.com then go to tools at tha top of the page and go to manuals

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It should be on the underside frame rail on gear selecter side or frame underside front frame tube near neck. Look under front...

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If there's a lot of water that's been in there for quite a while, I'd wonder if the crank and bearings were rusted. Otherwise...

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Speed wobbles can occur whenever something starts a vibration that matches a resonant frequency of the wheels. A resonant...

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There are two possible things that it could be... it is more than likely your gas... if it has set up for any length of time, it...

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Go, pull in the clutch,{the lever on the left} Click up with your left foot and then gradually let go of clutch. Make sure that...

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Most lowered motorcycles are hardtails, meaning that there is no rear suspension. Shocks are eliminated and the rear wheel is...

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The Up side depends on the year but (1-N-2-3-4-5) Hope This Helps.

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put a k'and'n air filter on it, Get new tires, get aa new exaust pipe, Change gear ratio by adding or decreasing sprocket size...

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Last tune up? Re-check/replace points; plugs; timing; whatever you got. tip: just cause it was OK the last time you looked,...

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yes ANSWER no, it wont hurt anything, but no reason why it shouldn't idle, adjust the idle screw. you should never let a bike...

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Drain the tank, drain the bowls of the carburetors, rinse the tank out with fresh gas, fill the tank with fresh gas, and change...

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Motorcycle carbs can be simple for a single cylinder engine or complicated for a 4 cylinder in-line, GS850, 1000, 1100. I'm not...

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Without knowing the year, type/size of carb or bike I'll try and simplify this as much as I can. Usually the more details the...

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Near the kick stand. The bolt is horizontal.

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if the spark plug always need to be replaced ^ ?? www.3wheelerworldforums.com is awesome

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Yes it is possible to do. Need to Google search your area for chromers

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The air/fuel mixture may be incorrect, or, if the car is equiped with a rotor in the distributor, the rotor may be worn out, or...

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no the oil tank isnt needed. but you will need to premix your fuel and oil. have a gas can you can have your premix in and mix...

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Your 2005 Dodge neon does not have a magneto. A magneto provides pulses of electrical power to the spark plugs in some...

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yes it means your waterpump is not working right. it is the first sign it is about to stop working. you can have it rebuilt by...

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You need a 20w-50 or something close to it. Also you DON'T want to use an energy conserving oil, like you use in your car. It...

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I have been involved in the motorcycle industry for over 10 years. I have sold Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Harley Davidson,...

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If your bike starts up and runs great, but then shuts down, it is missing one of the following items: fuel, air or spark. Is...

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I have had the same problem with my 2002 Buell Blast, where when you shift to first, or down shift at all, the shift lever comes...

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The battery box has a bottom hinge. Just remove the 2-10mm bolts, 1 on each side, and slide the battery out the bottom.

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Well according to the [http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/service/manuals/2000/LIT-11626-13-06_260.pdf Owners Manual] the oil you...

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coil is bad.replace it It's a typical problem with a Polaris. They sold their ATVs with known defective CDI controllers. On a...

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Not bad , my friends have 90cc trail bikes ..............Do great and easy to handle with power lift over .

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Find the serial number on the engine, call up a motorsports place and they should be able to tell you what year the bike was made.

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If it is the seal between the cover and the engine, drain the coolant, remove the hose from the housing on the engine cover,...

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On google images On google images

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port out the cylinder head, replace the muffler, get a performance air filter, get a smaller sprocker for the rear wheel,and take...

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The VIN begins with the prefix "JKA", "JKB", "JK1", "JSA", or "LM4" On all motorcycles it is stamped on the side of the steering...

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Not necessarily. It will depend on what else you did to the engine. You'll need to use an exhaust gas analyzer to determine if...

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No this is not possible this is because an atv or quad does  not meet the hight requriements of florida state highway. This...

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Well according to the Owners Manual the oil you should be using is as follows: ...

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The best way to charge any dead battery is to charge with low amps over an extended period of time. The best device for this is...

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Taking out the baffle will allow the bike to move more air through the system which will improve top end horsepower but will...

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one cubic inch equals 16.387 cubic centimeters (cc). One cc equals .061ci (cubic inch). For converting cc's to cubic inches,...

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It depends on the make and model. Some have a toe shifter like a motorcycle that is operated with the left foot. Other models...

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Wrong heat range plug for the fuel and/ or riding conditions

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My TS 100 had 5, but my TS 250 had 6. I would imagine yours has 5. The TS125 has a weak gearbox and often the 2º axle bearings...

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Use a product called Mr. Metal, mfg.by KIT - does a good job!

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A banshe motor is larger than a blaster motor. Will it fit (in the frame) yes, is it a easy fir no. The mounts used for a blaster...

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If you want quality and durability for your money do not buy anything else than: Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha or Polaris... They are...

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There may be a couple of possibilities here *Choke stuck open - check your choke cable make sure it is not keeping the throttle...

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80km/h to 85km/h.

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the 1999 king quad holds 3500ml or 3.7 quarts for oil change. 3600ml or 3.8 quarts with filter change.

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I asked another Maxim owner this very same question this morning about my Maxim 650. He showed me that it is is in between the...

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Why, it's ATV, of course!!! That is the acronym for All-Terrain-Vehicle :) It is also other things, like "analog television",...

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i was told buy Ricky Stator for my 2000 yamaha 350 warrior and i think its the same for yours is green to brown=300 ohms red...

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around 75 80 on different land it does not go thats fast i have a big bear 2wd 400 it maxs at 50mph im im only 14 so im smaller...

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I'm not a doctor, so I can't give you advice on whether it's safe or not MEDICALLY, however, as a new mom, here's my thoughts: ...

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Steel wool may scratch the chrome. Try using some tin-foil (aluminium foil) crumpled up and rub it in by hand. This will get rid...

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pull the clutch aND KICK START YOUR BIKE. HOLD THE CLUTCH AND SWITCH 2 1ST GEAR. GIVE THE BIKE A LITTLE GAS AND LET GO OF THE...

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my scrambler use to back fire i changed the spark plug and it never did it again  

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Don't change the mix ratio. More horsepower is produced when mixed at 20 to 1 than at ratios higher 32 to 1 or 50 to 1. The more...

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If you spray insecticide all around the building where the motorcycle is kept eventually the spiders will leave, unfortunately...

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its a old car

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some scooters dont come with a center stand, or they might of been removed for weight reasons get a mik crate.

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