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finding a decal/ sticker to put on tank of Kawasaki Kz1000 1979 after home tank change and repair in the UK

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I am not sure of model and year couldn’t find a vin or date anywhere. Just know it’s a Honda. It’s been sitting over 20 years. If I can get it running it will be my first bike. What should I start with first? I’ve never worked on a bike. When I kick the starter down the bike just jumps forward a bit

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2002 Yamaha XT600E wiring problem

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Motomel s2 125 cc whining noise occasionally when riding

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[2017 Yamaha FZ-09] Was sitting in the heat outside the barbershop. Came and saw the Err message and now it won't start. Any ideas?

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Snapped a bolt(?) on my front axle clamp Honda CRF 230. Fixable/replaceable? My first dirt bike and it’s a fixer upper!

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Let me guess, water 😐

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Bike I bought has been running with a vacuum leak for presumably quite some miles. How lean do these plugs look?

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[2009 Buell Ulysses] battery post damaged, fixable?

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Ducati monster 620 2003 - What is this?

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Hey guys! Doing a change a sprocket change on my ninja 650 2009, does anyone have any tips or things i should expect for the job?

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Have a screw logged in my 50cc scooter tire. How should I go about fixing this?

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Broke the float pin tower on my '82 GL1100 carburetor #3 - Any ideas on how to reliably fix this or should I buy a new carb body?

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Looking for advice on shock repair (1996 sportster, see comments for details)

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1980 Suzuki GN400: thanks to everyone's advice, Betty got a new pair of shoes. Also now my tires cost more than what I paid for the rest of the bike.

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Honda supercub 110 broken spoke, what do I need.?

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Just picked up this 2004 yz125 for dirt cheap found out why the oil drain plug is stripped and it was tightened so tight it cracked the case any tips to remove the bolt and maybe weld or jb weld

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1996 Yamaha Xj600s Seca 2. I'm trying to get the flywheel out, I've unbolted it but no matter how hard I pull, it won't budge. Am I missing something?

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[2017 Benelli TNT25] Oil leak from crank breather?

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2010 suzuki gsxr 750, does anyone what this is? My other side is bent and need a replacement

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2001 Suzuki Intruder 1400. What are these filters called on the sub-fuel petcock and why is it impossible for me to find them?

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Haven't ridden for past 30days and rust is started to spread...I have the chain lube but not cleaner (WD40 or any kind) at home... Can we use diesel for cleaning this ? no shops are opened to chain cleaner (No Kerosene please .. last time tried and whitesmoke from gear peg scared me to death)

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2006 Kawasaki ER-6N | Bought new chain. Do I have to use a chain tool from that manufacturer? Or does any chain tool for a 520 rivet chain work?

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[Dafra Kansas 150] Why is this o-ring getting rekt?

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I found these pieces in the oil pan of my ‘74 Honda CB350F. What parts are they?

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Suzuki GN125 Fuel leak (circled part). Why is it leaking? What can I do to fix it?

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Lifted my R6's gas tank and found this tube with a screw at the end. What's supposed to be at the end?

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Not necessarily looking for fixxit help, just sharing my locked up engine.

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My air filter is old and crumbling apart, how do I get it out without sending bits of filter into the engine?

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09 Honda shadow spirit I messed with this idle speed screw on my bike and now it won’t turn over when the throttle is stationary but will turn over at the slightest twist anyone know to get it back to factory because it was fine before I put my hands on it and need this bike for tmr due to school

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1980 Yamaha xs250, does this pitting mean new forks? Or is there something you guys know of to repair this

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06’ Honda Rebel - What’s this part that looks snapped? The gear-shaft?

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1999 XR100R longer forks and sway arm

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How do you squeeze a big bushing into a small hole?

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1989 KX125, broken oil drain hole, fixed with jb weld. How to add new hole?

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Bought 2005 SV650. Changing spark plugs and the cap wasn't sealed properly. Lots of corrosion. What should I do?

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Fan switch snapped off while I was unscrewing it? Suggestions on how to get it out?

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Can I remove this type of scratch with ease? It has no deepness and doesn’t feel scratched by hand

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2018 Honda CBR 600RR pule generator

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1988, GN250, Suzuki. I left my engine exposed while waiting for other components, and after a week it became pretty rusty. Have I ruined the springs?, Would a de-ruster be good enough, or can I just fill it up with oil and hope for the best?

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Cam plate won’t move round into correct position to connect the stopper arm, stops right before. What’s stopping it?

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2015 Honda Rebel 250 has been sitting for a few years. I replaced the battery and started it up today and some clear liquid leaked out of this tube under the bike. I’m not mechanically inclined so I haven’t the faintest clue why

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Best tool to use to remove this dent without having to repaint the fuel tank

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1970 Honda CL100, 1300 Miles - Looking to get her running again. Where should I start? Engine is not seized. More details in comments.

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1983 gr650. I pulled the head to replace a valve stem seal and there was a whole bunch of dirt and rocks after I did it. What could this be? And what should I do about it? Also is there anything I should do while the head is off other than what I need to.

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1998 Yamaha XV250 exhaust valve. The piston and cylinder look good. Just install a new valve or can there be more issues?

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2022 Kawasaki Z125.

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Is an issue using brake pistons slightly smaller than current?cb600f

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2000 Suzuki GS500E choke slide frozen/locked.

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Plastic work 2019 r3

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Picked up my F800R from service a week ago and just noticed this debris inside the caliber. I don't have tools with me to take it apart, Dealer hasn't responded to this yet. Anyone an idea what happened here? Did they forget to unwrap the new brake pads? How unsafe is this?

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Bike seems to “choke” when accelerating

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1985 honda rebel 250 running rich and sputters at high rpm may have some carb issues maybe accelerator pump is bad and also my running light burned out its a led light i bought

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Accidentally cut a wire, can it be fixed? (2006 Yamaha FZ6)

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How to safely remove baked on tank pad glue (feels hard like plastic)

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What's up with the right side?

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Cant pull the carb out, help! 1978 CB400A

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1995 Suzuki Bandit 600, More in description

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2014 Yamaha YBR Custom. What options do I have for concealing/repairing this scratch?

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Doing an oil change on a buddy's bike and found this in the pan strainer. It's fibery and soft, clutch material? Gasket? Filter? 2014 Yamaha FZ6R

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1980 KZ440 LTD. How much rust in the gas tank is too much?

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Kawasaki ex300 2013 (description in comments)

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17' XSR900, rat-bitten wiring that looks like the ground, should I individually tape them first? or as one?

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04 Ducati. This look like an excessive amount of metal shavings to anyone else? Pulled this for a routine oil change.

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Is this dent worth trying to bang out or straight to bondo?

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Help removing carb 1978 Honda cb400a

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Just a minor project...

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'83 Suzuki GSX 400T - How does this needle come off?

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1986 Honda Shadow VT1100 Hydraulic Tappet Adjustment

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1992 Cb750 Nighthawk

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Replace right away or can I wait a little bit?

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Intermittent spark on Honda CB 175 1973

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Change of sprockets needed?

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I bought these stator coils for around 35 bucks from amazon for my custom Suzuki GS 450e 1983. Am i running any risks of messing my electronics system up if they are of bad quality?

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Gas Tank - Rust and Color Touch Up?

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Suzuki DR650SE 2003, should there be voltage across these two posts with the key off?

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2008 Honda Shadow 750: How serious of an issue is this broken metal piece on the throttle cable? Should I replace immediately, or just get to it when I get to it?

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is my wheel or fairing out of alignment?

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Why won’t these close

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1984 Kawasaki GPZ 550. Can someone please tell me what these two tubes are that are coming out of the carb and where they attach to?

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50cc gy6 - Is this plug oil or carbon fouled?

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1993 cbr600f2 - won’t idle or start when hot and needs choke to run - carb clean or electrical?

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is this cylinder firing? spark plug suspiciously clean, but I'm getting excellent mpg and can accelerate fairly well. 1998 Suzuki intruder 800. after a full rebuild and sync on the carbs.

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That seized XT350

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Got an xs750 with a siezed engine yesterday. I’ve been soaking it in atf+mineral spirits for a while and I go to see if it’ll turn over to find out the inside is snapped. I’ve got the little bolt that screws in, but part of the crank is broken. What do I do?

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Puch Magnum mk2 won't start (more information in comments)

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1988, Suzuki GN250. The circle of metal surrounding the break shoe has worn too much. Is it possible to replace that without replacing the entire wheel?

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Honda MT50 1998, is this normal? Do i need to replace the piston?

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KTM 300xc (two stroke) won’t idle when warmed up

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What is this? Found in intake separating the 2 ports.

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1981 suzuki gs450. Replacing the stator and this fell out near the clutch cable...no idea where it goes or what it does can someone tell me

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1972 honda cb175 I pulled theexhaust off and turned the engine over and these shot out, what else should I check over to make sure it isn’t damaged? They look like little bits of helicoil.

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Honda vt1300ct has two plugs per cylinder. Both of these plugs came from the front cylinder, so why do they look so different?

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1983 Honda CB 1000c - Can't figure out where this hose goes.

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it's probably fine right? jokes aside would this pass safety?

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Kawasaki ninja 250r, is it guaranteed I have a blown head gasket?

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Corroded and stripped allen bolt not wanting to come loose. I already tried with vise grips from the other side, soaked it with rust off, tried hammering an oversized torx key but it won't go in. What next?

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Are these cable guides supposed to be removable? They’re preventing me from using a pressure lubricator and I’m trying to avoid having to remove the whole cable.

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Something's going on with 2nd gear. I kick it into 2nd and as I'm accelerating it jumps out and right back in repeatedly.

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Does that mean motorcycle has no oil? Pulsar NS 160

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Got a nail in a interesting place on my tyre, i think somebody stuck it there, but is this fixable with a plug or do i need to get a new one, it doesnt look bad to me because its stuck in the thick part of the tyre

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[1983 Suzuki GS450TX] Can’t remove fork cap to disassemble fork

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Just got a new bike which has been half turned into a cafe racer. Ive taken the tank off and this metal thing dropped out, no idea what it is. The bike is a 1999 ER-5.

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Green in oil cap? 2008 suzuki sv650 (more info in comments)

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Honda NT650 GT Hawk - Clutch cable not seated properly

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2003 Honda VTX1800 need help removing spark plug (more info in comments)

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1980 Suzuki GN400: time for new tires?

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2016 Yamaha 125 Custom. Tyre valve leaking air. Totally new to motorbikes. Got a few days ago. Dont even know if this is tubed or tubeless. Any help appreciated.

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H4 bulbs keep braking('00zrx 1100)

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2004 cbr600rr- bike knocked over, starter button casing doesn’t clamp shut fully. I think this metal bit is bent? What can I do?

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Any tips on how I can restore this Honda cr125r 1982?. It's was driven here and parked in working condition around 15-20 years ago. All the fuel got drained.

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1996 Yamaha Thunderace. Stock. Oily / petrol mix under the bike, seems to be running down the side stand. Any clues as to a common problem?

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Motorcycle gas tank repair screw puncture holes

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Mechanical gauge makes whirring/buzzing sound when rolling faster than 10ish km/h. Any ideas? [1983 Suzuki GSX 400 F]

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2019 AKT NKD125 Is it possible to turn it from clutch to auto?

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1996 Honda XR100r. Does anyone know the purpose of this screw.

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93 Suzuki Katana | flappy boi is a little melted and sticky after small fire.

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2001 honda xr400 - broke the 17mm banjo bolt trying to get to the frame screen, how can I get this out/off?

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1985 Suzuki GS550e (description in comments)

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2016 XSR900 - got knocked over and I cannot figure out where this little hose came from. Help?

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Steering lock locks the wrong way. How much work to correct this? Is it a problem except for being slightly less stable when parked?

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2013 Ninja 650 airbox clamp(?) bolt is rounded

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1980 Suzuki GS850G - Is it ok to ride with 7 of 8 exhaust bolts? One sheared off. If so, how long?

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[2017 XSR900] Is this unburnt fuel or condensation?

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Accidentally dropped a bolt inside the suspension while installing the battery. Problem or not? Bajaj NS 160

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Is this choke in the open position or the closed?

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2000 Suzuki GS500e. Replace stock air box.

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What do you use to clean your old bikes?

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Screw extractor tip broke off in jet

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Would it be a problem? It’s a dirt bike tire if it changes something

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3 front wheel bearings?

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Bike runs smoother/better with petcock on PRI. Possible causes? (1983 Suzuki GSX 400 F)

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2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 - Advice - Info in Comments

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My 1973 Yamaha DT3 250 Cafe Racer

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1999 Harley Davidson Softail night train speedometer won’t read correctly. At highway speeds (65-80ish) it’s at around 40 mph and never goes higher than that.

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2010 Suzuki gsxr 750, what a good way to cover this broken bobbin up?

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Weird frame. Can someone educate me on the rear end?

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Oil filter cover. Nut spins, but won’t come off.

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2004 vfr800 starter solenoid burnt out six month ago, this is the new one now. Any ideas what would cause this?

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Help finding a part number for this tail light lens. 1994 Harley sportster 883. My dad did a flat tracker kit on it a long time ago and I can’t seem to find the part. I know it’s a stretch but any help is appreciated

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2010 Ninja 250r Stripped Bolt for Bar End Weight. How Do I Remove It?

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[2000 HONDA CBR929RR] don’t judge my mess from PO but I checked my air filter for the first time since buying this bike last summer, and seem to be missing some things inside my intake box. Can anyone help with what I’m missing and if it’s necessary? More pictures in comments

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1987 Kawasaki GPZ400R

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1998 HD XL1200S - Any ideas on how to get this bolt loose? I’ve tried heat and cutting out a notch to put screwdrivers in sideways to twist. All my tools are bending. Don’t have access to welder.

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2016 HD Slim. Finally getting around to wiring in the new break light. Red black or white? Which one is the positive running light and which is the positive break light????

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71 Suzuki TS125 “First” List

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