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Would it make sense to remove three spark plugs and run a single cylinder for one by one carb adjustment? this is what I did on one cylinder engine some time ago. so you have one cyl running (if it's possible at all of course) 1. set min rpm at which engine doesn't dye 2. turn A/F screw to...

I discovered that the hose upper end wasn't secured on the airbox after a few rides since I bought the bike last autumn. The location is a bit tight so I widen the clamp with a buck-for-hundred plastic zip tie and hold the tail to position the clamp on the hose attached to airbox nipple. Quick...

Sorry for being sluggish on updates. Still waiting for the rings and pins from partzilla that I ordered two weeks ago. They sent me an email last Thursday that everything is ready for shipping except for the rings that are scheduled for delivery on Wednesday - the day before! Nothing from them...

I bade on the bike before. Didn't win though :)

Suddenly... There is another problem. I have difficulties with getting one of the chain guides out. I removed the rear block guide no problem - click, pull, slide up smooth and easy. However the front block guide was sitting very tight so I had to knock it out with a hook tool. It popped out...

Tried the 'leak' leak test today. The kerosene is gone through the valves in less than couple of hours. Fail, apparently. Got the picture. I didn't post it initially because didn't think of any importance of it. Thanks Ok, I'll get them out. Thank you very much for reminding me of the...

Zloy. Never kind. Not nice. Far from gentle. Just ZLOY. Zloy it is.

Yes, I planned to go to local B&Q to get some kerosene to do the leak test. A bit cautious to leave the petrol pouring around overnight. Wouldn't water cause some warpage to the valves? I can imagine it's rather safe on bulky parts like piston or head, but small superheated due to little heat...

I added the oil couple of times about half to three quarters a litre per 1000 miles I think. I wasn't warned too much as I was already aware of the engine burning a bit of oil anyway. You mean fresh water rather than glycol? When I changed the coolant the old one looked rusty indeed. With quite...

Hi everybody. I have a 1994 vmax with 35000 miles on the clock that suggests it's time for some maintenance I bought the bike last autumn as you can tell from my vmf join date. Immediately I noticed greyish smoke from the exhaust when I rev up after a bit of idling at traffic light or warming...