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  1. 🏍 General Motorcycle Discussion 🏍
    Kawasaki Reveals Hydrogen Bike Plans At some point, they are going to have to explain to us, why rockets to Mars can be powered with electrolyzed hydrogen from water yet, cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. cannot be powered by this same 100% clean, near infinitely available, easily attainable and...
  2. 🏍 General Motorcycle Discussion 🏍
    So, not too long ago my bike has started to develop some problems after running perfectly for around 2k kilometers. I've recently noticed that after a few minutes of riding and when stopped at a red light or just idling my bike shuts off, which wasn't a big deal, but that was just the first of...
  3. πŸ”§ Motorcycle Repair πŸ”§
    I have recently bought a 1999 honda xr400r off my neighbor and have managed to get it running. The problem I am having is that the bike will only idle/keep running in low RPMs when the choke is fully on but it will only rev out when the choke is off. If it is idling and I try to adjust the choke...
  4. πŸ”§ Motorcycle Repair πŸ”§
    Hi everyone. I recently temporarily fixed a severe bogging problem (solved by changing inline filter) that wouldn't let me go past 50mph, and it would barely get me up there. However, now the problem is back and much worse. The motorcycle runs for 5 minutes with full power, then starts losing...
  5. πŸ”§ Motorcycle Repair πŸ”§
    Hi guys, after trying to attempt to tackle this problem on my own I can't seem to get an idea where to start. The bike is a 79 gs850. My bike used to idle well before I encountered an electrical problem(If you read my last problem you'll know). This electrical problem required me to take the...
  6. πŸ”§ Motorcycle Repair πŸ”§
    Okay im completely lost, someone please help.. I bought a gs500f 2005 6 months ago running great. During lockdown it was left in the garage for 2 months. After those two months it had trouble starting and ruinning whcih turned out to be one of the two carbs having its float stuck closed. Fair...
  7. πŸ”§ Motorcycle Repair πŸ”§
    I have a 2008 Bonneville T100 (Carbureted). Recently after riding for a while, I will come to a stop and try to go again. When giving it wide-open throttle, it will bog down really hard for about 30 seconds and only go about 5 MPH. It will also backfire at times. Then after about 30 seconds...
  8. πŸ”§ Motorcycle Repair πŸ”§
    My Suzuki Katana 750 started dying when I cracked the throttle open and RPM's went above 4000. It would still chug along, but continued to get worse. I sprayed carb cleaner into the air intake while engine was running and the issue got a little better with dying (seems like not enough fuel)...
  9. πŸ”§ Motorcycle Repair πŸ”§
    Bought a Ninja 250 about 2 months ago and have been working on it since day one, previous owner had it sitting for over a year and thus i incurred all the problems that kinda built up (im a masochist i swear). The problem this week is with the fuel reaching wherever it needs to be after leaving...
  10. First Bike / New Rider
    I just now purchased my first motorcycle. I've been a long time scooter owner - yes, I know they are no where near the same thing - but there is going to be a lot to do with this bike. I know that I am going to need tons of help and I figure the best place to ask would be right here with you...
  11. 🏍 General Motorcycle Discussion 🏍
    Owners manual suggests 87 minimum (never seen less than 87 at a station anyway). Seller said that he was told 91 is what he should use at all times. Rumor has it that the higher octanes can cause build up in the engine if not required, I'm no expert, not sure if there's any truth there, or if...
  12. Building, Restoration & Modification
    The bike is a 1982 Kawasaki kz650 and its been sitting for 20 years. iv cleaned the carbs (not professionally), put a new battery, changed the spark plugs. and when I go to turn it over it doesn't start. There is fuel in the carbs because when I open the bottom screw fuel comes out, but the...
  13. πŸ”§ Motorcycle Repair πŸ”§
    I recently bought a 1984 Honda VT500FT Ascot (my first ever motorcycle) as a starter bike. I rode it for 2 weeks (200 miles) and it ran great. I should mention that I have no prior riding experience or experience with working on motorcycles. Also, I made the mistake of filling up with old...
  14. 🏍 General Motorcycle Discussion 🏍
    I went to the store today to pick up a fuel stabilizer for the winter, and came across several different fuel or oil additives that claim to prolong the life of your engine. You know, "cleans your motor from the inside out." I don't want to throw something in my bike that will harm my...
  15. πŸ”§ Motorcycle Repair πŸ”§
    Hi all. I have an '86 450. Yesterday, I dropped my bike at a very slow speed... I was just pulling out of a parking space and flubbed a turn. Stupid, really. I wasn't even on the road yet. In any case, I must have knocked something loose... because about three blocks away, the bike started...
  16. πŸ”§ Motorcycle Repair πŸ”§
    Hey all, I have a '75 Suzuki GT185. I'm kind of stumped as to where to begin to look for my issue. What happens, is the bike kind of lags when accelerating. I can barely maintain speed while in 5th gear. But when it is most problematic, is when I am trying to leave my driveway (onto a busy...
  17. 🏍 General Motorcycle Discussion 🏍
    I'm not sure where things like this are supposed to be posted but i need help. I'm restoring an old honda cb100 and am stumped on what i thought would be the easiest step. there are 3 line, 2 from the carburetor and one that goes into the engine. where do the lines go? i know one from the carb...
  18. Honda
    Well, I may of made a hasty decision when I purchased this bike. I didn't read up on the history of these hondas but it looked so clean and it had only 7.8k miles on it! It test drove nice and smooth and everything seemed ok. This is my first big bike purchase. I have just been doing vintage...
  19. First Bike / New Rider
    Hi, I'm new to bikes in general and this motorcycle in specific. I was trying to figure out how to drain the carb. I don't see where the drain screw/plug is, and the owner's manual does not say. The model year is 2008.
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