Motorcycle and ATV Maintenance
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What causes an ATV to backfire and jerk when you try to ride it?
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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How do you clean out a motorcycle that will not start simply because the gas was left turned on?
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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How important is it to break in a new engine?
The best article I've read on the web concerning 4-stroke engine break in, can be found here:...
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Does a 1987 50 lx have a mass air sensor?
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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You love your motorbike but dislike the driveshaft Is it possible to change a motorbike's drive-shaft to chain?
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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What is the wiring diagram on a 110 dirt bike coil?
whats is the wiring diagram on a 100 dirt bike coil honda
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How do you test voltage regulator on motorcycle?
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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Where are some places a 14 year old could work?
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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Why are my gears sticking on my motorcycle?
Aside from any major problems with the transmission itself, is your clutch working properly? Is it set correctly and fully...
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Why do you have no compression when trying to start your bike?
If its a 2 cycle, a burnt piston/ring. 4 cycle may have brunt valves/piston/rings.
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How do you fix a cracked finder on a four wheeler?
order a new fender from your dealer,it the easyist way to go.
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What is wrong when a 125cc dirt bike just cut out and has no spark?
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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Your bike starts but then starts losing power and then just cuts out what is wrong?
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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How can you figure out what year an ATV is?
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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Which one is the safest a dirt bike or an ATV?
atv are better and stfer Dirt bikes are just as safe as an atv. Safety is the riders responablity.
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Why does the temperature gauge not work?
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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How do you switch gears on a 6 speed ATV?
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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Can a motorcycle ignition switch be changed out with a universal one?
sure it can
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Can I replace the left main bearing on my single cylinder Cagiva 600 Canyon without splitting the crankcases?
no you dont have to but it is easier and quicker to split the crankcase
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How motorcycle beltdrives work?
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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How do you test a pick up switch for an ATV?
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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Is there packing inside of the pipe not the silencer?
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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How do you start a quad that seems to have a fuel blockage?
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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How much oil do you use in a dirt bike?
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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What would cause the air intake filter on the end of a carburetor to be moist with gas?
Odds are the needle and seat in the carb is faulty. Probably need to be rebuilt.
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What should you check before taking your motorcycle out for a long ride?
Here's the "preflight inspection" recommended in Timberwoof's Motorcycle FAQ: Before every ride, check ... Tire pressures....
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How do you change oil in a dirt bike?
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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How do you replace motorcycle grips?
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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What could be wrong when constantly fouling plugs on a 2-stroke engine?
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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How do you change a air filter on a dirt bike?
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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Where are Husqvarna products manufactured?
Do you mean Husqvarna? That's a Swedish company that manufactures motorcycles, chainsaws, firearms, garden tractors, sewing...
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How do you fix a carbeurator when the float is sticking and overreving the motor on a yamaha blaster?
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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What is wrong when your 50 ATV goes full speed but when you turn right in turns off?
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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What do you have to do if you dump your bike in a deep puddle?
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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Where is the thermostat located on a motorcycle?
Just follow the top radiator hose and is should lead you to a gooseneck. the thermostat is inside.
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How do you keep the clutch and brake cables from sticking on a motorcycle?
If the cables are new they are defect. If they are old they need to be replaced.
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What is wrong with your 2000 zx6e it pops out of second gear?
your second gear could be shot and needs to be replaced.
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What is wrong when I am going full speed and turn right and it slows down a lot?
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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Where can you find a diagram of a dirt bike?
www.bikebandit.com then go to tools at tha top of the page and go to manuals
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Where can you find the vin number on a 2001 polaris scrambler?
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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Is there an product to remove water from a 2 stroke crankcase or do you have to strip the engine?
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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Why do you get Motorcycle speed wobbles?
Speed wobbles can occur whenever something starts a vibration that matches a resonant frequency of the wheels. A resonant...
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What should you check first if an ATV backfires and will not start?
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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How do you switch gears on a 125cc dirtbike?
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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How do you lower your motorcycle?
Most lowered motorcycles are hardtails, meaning that there is no rear suspension. Shocks are eliminated and the rear wheel is...
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What is the shifting pattern for a harley?
The Up side depends on the year but (1-N-2-3-4-5) Hope This Helps.
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How can you get your 50cc ATV to go faster?
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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What is wrong if a 50cc turns over and idles for a few seconds but then backfires and quits and cleaning the carbs did not help?
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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Is it normal for 2-stroke dirtbikes to go dead if you dont keep on the throttle when your at idle?
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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What needs to be done to a motorcycle that has set for 2 years with gas in the tank?
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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How hard is it to clean out the carburetor of a motorcycle?
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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How do you adjust the fuel to air ratio on a 2 stroke carbeurator?
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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Where is the oil drain plug on 2002 Honda Rebel 250?
Near the kick stand. The bolt is horizontal.
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Where can you find information on 1986 Honda 200S 3-wheelers?
if the spark plug always need to be replaced ^ ?? www.3wheelerworldforums.com is awesome
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Is it possible to take 'stock' motorcycle parts and get them chromed?
Yes it is possible to do. Need to Google search your area for chromers
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If a spark plug is black and looks like carbon residue after only 500 km and runs hot is the gap too big and i live in china and can't buy higher rating plugs is there another solution?
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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Is the 1999 yamaha blaster oil tank needed?
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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On a 05 neo-2where is the magneto located?
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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If coolant is leaking out the weep hole of your 1982 RM125 does that mean you have a bad water pump If so can you replace that where could you purchase this or is it possible to rebuild it?
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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What type of motor oil in yamaha maxim?
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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What are the different styles of motorcycles?
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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What is wrong with a 125cc 2 stroke dirt bike which starts better than ever all of a sudden but now cuts out after 5 - 10 minutes at high revs?
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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How would you go about fixing a gear shift lever on a 2001 Buell blast after you put it in 1st gear it fell down like a spring broke off in the primary maybe any help would be appreciated?
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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How do you remove the battery on a 1987 suzuki intruder?
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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What is the oil capaicitiy of a yamaha grizzly 600?
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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Atv wont start no spark?
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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How good is a 90cc engine on a dirt bike?
Not bad , my friends have 90cc trail bikes ..............Do great and easy to handle with power lift over .
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How do i find the year of my dirt bike it is a husqvanrna?
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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How do you replace the waterpump seals on a 1988 rm 80?
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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Where can you find an ATV timeline?
On google images On google images
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How can you make 50cc dirt bike faster?
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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Where is the vin on a kawasaki atv?
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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Do you need to change the carburetor jets large or small engine bore all the way?
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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Hi I live in the state of Florida and I would like to know can you turn a non street legal ATV or Quad into a street legal ATV or Quad and if what are the requirements?
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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What is the required oil weight for 2000 yamaha grizzly 600?
Well according to the Owners Manual the oil you should be using is as follows: ...
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How do you recharge an ATV battery?
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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What will taking the baffle out of a dirt bike exhaust do for it?
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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How many cubic inches are in 1000 cc?
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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How do you shift gears on an ATV?
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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What causes a 1982 Honda Silverwing 650 to keep burning out spark plugs?
Wrong heat range plug for the fuel and/ or riding conditions
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Where should you sell a 1975 COOT ATV?
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How many gears does your 1982 Suzuki TS 125 ER have?
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 2ยบ axle bearings...
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How do you polish aluminium?
Use a product called Mr. Metal, mfg.by KIT - does a good job!
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Will a Yamaha Banshee motor fit a Yamaha Blaster?
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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What is the Best atv manual?
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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Why wont your aeon 50cc quad start up it is firing but wont keep running?
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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What is the top speed for a 200cc ATV?
80km/h to 85km/h.
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How much oil in a suzuki king quad 300?
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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Where is the Oil filter on a yamaha maxim 650?
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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What is the Acronym ATV?
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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My 1997 Yamaha 350 Warrior has weak spark and won't start has compression and fuel I need to know ohm readings for stator and pickup coil?
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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What is the top speed of a yamaha big bear 350?
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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Should you ride an ATV while pregnant?
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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How do you get rid of rust on chrome?
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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First dirt bike clutch?
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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What would cause a Polaris Scrambler to backfire?
my scrambler use to back fire i changed the spark plug and it never did it again
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How do you change oil to gas ratio in a 2007 kawasaki ATV?
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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What do you use to keep granddaddy longs from nesting in and under your 4 wheeler seat?
If you spray insecticide all around the building where the motorcycle is kept eventually the spiders will leave, unfortunately...
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I just got a 1983 suzuki lt185 from a friend its been sitting for 2 years with no gas in it i cleaned the carb and gas tank and put new gas in it it started and then stopd wa would cause this problem?
its a old car
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Do you check the oil level on a motor scooter with the kick stand down or have the scooter in a level position?
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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