One thing affects tires far more than anything, oxygen. Oxygen breaks down rubber starting immediately. Replace your tires every 5 to 6 years unless you think you'll survive a front tire blow out just fine. The side of the tire has the date of manufacture. Its four digits inside an oval. The first two are the week they were made, the second two digits are the year
What does it mean, while accelerating it kinda bogs down? My bike also was only firing in 1 cylinder at the time but I am working on cleaning the carb right now
Hey bro how bout a video on tracing electrical issues using an ohmmeter??So if I can pick your brain for a second,let me explain my issue . 81 GS550L died on me on freeway.So I knew I had a issue with my stator due to the fact that sometimes my battery recharge sometimes it wouldn't so I replace the stator and the regulator and ended up replacing the wiring harness because of issue with the fuse box only getting used to one side of the fuse but not to a nut to the other side of the same fuse so I replace the whole harness as well and I was getting lights on my cluster for a brief moment but now I have no turn signal brake will not my brake light will not light up I replace the sensor for the rear brake I'll get by. Continuity throughout the whole wiring harness for the turn signals so I know that if there's no break in The Wire but when I get the jumper wire on the turn signal relay lights didn't come on which would normally mean that there's a break in The Wire somewhere but there's continuity throughout the whole line so that would tell me that there's not still have no cluster lights although my high beam light will illuminate on the cluster but no neutral and no turn signals and I don't know what to do I'm not all that familiar with the ohmmeter settings and what settings for I should use for what so you know that's why I suggest you doing a video on using an ohmmeter to diagnose and maybe track down you know that a certain electrical issues maybe you might be able to give me give me somewhere to start a point of interest to start I appreciate the time thanks bud
All manufacturers suggest removing the trans oil because you should be checking the interior spindle/rotary device that is inside the trans cover to make sure its working as well. A tip that makes your job 80% complete is not a tip, it is a shortcut.
I have a 2002 Suzuki Volusia into route 800 mL I have change the ignition igniter is the regulator and new plugs the bike still will not start and it doesn’t look like it’s getting spark I’ve checked the fuses and that’s a far as I’ve gone also I’ve checked all the Killswitch areas those are good as well what do I do
I have not one but TWO identical year make and model Kaw KLR650. I got sick like 10 years ago and did not ride the bikes and eventually they just got buried under a lot of stored junk. Fast forward 10 years my health is much improved and I actually feel like riding a little bit. Well I KNEW I would have to do the usual change the fuel in the tanks and meticulously clean the carbs which I carefully did do ....now I confess I did not dip the carb bodies because seriously they were not bad looking ... ....(actually I had tried to run the bikes before I even cleared the jets and of course they would only run with the choke (enricher) pulled) the pilot jets of course were clogged and so after cleaning carbs I would have bet money I was good to go ! NOPE ...both bikes start up okay but even fully warm they wont take throttle past a 3k rpm or so ...they both fall on the face trying to rev the engine (have not even tried to ride yet) There is no rust in the tanks...if fact I put enough premium so it is running on ON and not reserve at all (getting freshest fuel off the top. I'm just pulling my hair out! What else would age affect like this? By the way both these motorcycles are in very new low milage condition ...one has 5k the other only 1.6k miles...they DID run fine 10 years ago!
hello one important question on a Honda 2005 motorcycle every time I put it on gear it turns off anybody out there help me with this little situation it will be very appreciated my husband would like to learn more about about it so he could learn and get back his bike in the street thank you so much.
I have a 1939 puch 125cc we had a big flood like 8 years ago after the flood i cleaned the bike but then it just sat in the garage for 8 years so now im gonna try to restore it
Hello, how are you! I have a kawasaki EN 500 and have the same problem as the video below, how can i solve it? already replaces de starter relay for a new, but it´s the same ... the starter does not give a signal, only the relay makes that noise .. its the same like this video :ua-cam.com/video/EoR7mz9M8jg/v-deo.html.... can you help?
Thanks
Very good suggestions
Thanks once again
You're a good man. Thank you for your time
Great as Usual MATT! Dave Longmont CO 1974 2 stroke Yamaha rRD 350, 2003 TRIUMPH ThunderBird Sport ( carbs) 2008 KTM 300 xcw 2 Stroke
your explanation is simple and easy to understand.
One thing affects tires far more than anything, oxygen. Oxygen breaks down rubber starting immediately. Replace your tires every 5 to 6 years unless you think you'll survive a front tire blow out just fine. The side of the tire has the date of manufacture. Its four digits inside an oval. The first two are the week they were made, the second two digits are the year
Very good tips
Thanks dear
Very helpfull,thankz for the usefull knowledge....
Very clear and simple instruction. Really find your videos helpful. Cheers!
Where can you find parts for older bikes? is there a website for aftermarket parts for bikes like there is for cars, like rockauto?
great and really valuble vedio, I love old motorcycles
Great info for those of us who are new to motorcycles! Thanks for posting :)
What do you do when your engine explodes and both your legs get blown off? This is a time sensitive question.
Oooh! Never mi.....
How do you define older MC? 20 yrs or older?
Keeping the fuel tank full when it's going to sit idle - that's the single best and easiest thing to do for your bike.
AND I understand you should put fuel stabilizer in the gas so it does not sour
What does it mean, while accelerating it kinda bogs down? My bike also was only firing in 1 cylinder at the time but I am working on cleaning the carb right now
Hey bro how bout a video on tracing electrical issues using an ohmmeter??So if I can pick your brain for a second,let me explain my issue . 81 GS550L died on me on freeway.So I knew I had a issue with my stator due to the fact that sometimes my battery recharge sometimes it wouldn't so I replace the stator and the regulator and ended up replacing the wiring harness because of issue with the fuse box only getting used to one side of the fuse but not to a nut to the other side of the same fuse so I replace the whole harness as well and I was getting lights on my cluster for a brief moment but now I have no turn signal brake will not my brake light will not light up I replace the sensor for the rear brake I'll get by. Continuity throughout the whole wiring harness for the turn signals so I know that if there's no break in The Wire but when I get the jumper wire on the turn signal relay lights didn't come on which would normally mean that there's a break in The Wire somewhere but there's continuity throughout the whole line so that would tell me that there's not still have no cluster lights although my high beam light will illuminate on the cluster but no neutral and no turn signals and I don't know what to do I'm not all that familiar with the ohmmeter settings and what settings for I should use for what so you know that's why I suggest you doing a video on using an ohmmeter to diagnose and maybe track down you know that a certain electrical issues maybe you might be able to give me give me somewhere to start a point of interest to start I appreciate the time thanks bud
All manufacturers suggest removing the trans oil because you should be checking the interior spindle/rotary device that is inside the trans cover to make sure its working as well. A tip that makes your job 80% complete is not a tip, it is a shortcut.
How about my virago 250 cannot work properly..after 5 minute run it will stop, after that very hard to start again.
Matt thanks again for the great video. .
What do you define as an older motorcycle? 5 or 10 years + ?
Above 25,000 miles or 50,000?
Old
What is that cream colored bike chassis?
I have a 2002 Suzuki Volusia into route 800 mL I have change the ignition igniter is the regulator and new plugs the bike still will not start and it doesn’t look like it’s getting spark I’ve checked the fuses and that’s a far as I’ve gone also I’ve checked all the Killswitch areas those are good as well what do I do
I have not one but TWO identical year make and model Kaw KLR650. I got sick like 10 years ago and did not ride the bikes and eventually they just got buried under a lot of stored junk. Fast forward 10 years my health is much improved and I actually feel like riding a little bit. Well I KNEW I would have to do the usual change the fuel in the tanks and meticulously clean the carbs which I carefully did do ....now I confess I did not dip the carb bodies because seriously they were not bad looking ... ....(actually I had tried to run the bikes before I even cleared the jets and of course they would only run with the choke (enricher) pulled) the pilot jets of course were clogged and so after cleaning carbs I would have bet money I was good to go ! NOPE ...both bikes start up okay but even fully warm they wont take throttle past a 3k rpm or so ...they both fall on the face trying to rev the engine (have not even tried to ride yet) There is no rust in the tanks...if fact I put enough premium so it is running on ON and not reserve at all (getting freshest fuel off the top. I'm just pulling my hair out! What else would age affect like this? By the way both these motorcycles are in very new low milage condition ...one has 5k the other only 1.6k miles...they DID run fine 10 years ago!
thank you very matthew it help so much :)
Thanks Sir!
My honda 1990 cbrf just cut out and oil light came on any suggestion
Can anyone help me figure out the problem for my motorcycle
hello one important question on a Honda 2005 motorcycle every time I put it on gear it turns off anybody out there help me with this little situation it will be very appreciated my husband would like to learn more about about it so he could learn and get back his bike in the street thank you so much.
I have a 2005 Vulcan Kawasaki 900 I put new fuel pump in my tank, it's getting fire, and gas but still won't run I need help
useful BASIC info..
I have a 1939 puch 125cc we had a big flood like 8 years ago after the flood i cleaned the bike but then it just sat in the garage for 8 years so now im gonna try to restore it
Thanks mat btw!
what if I can't open my fuel tank
nelcon boi then you are pretty screwed
Wowie
Guess who knows that he heas to disasseble his carburator now. Stonage technology but interesting for sure.
Hello, how are you!
I have a kawasaki EN 500 and have the same problem as the video below, how can i solve it? already replaces de starter relay for a new, but it´s the same ...
the starter does not give a signal, only the relay makes that noise .. its the same like this video :ua-cam.com/video/EoR7mz9M8jg/v-deo.html....
can you help?
wiring from starter relay to starter, or fried starter..
Seek professional help. Like a motorcycle psychologist.