► If you use the OEM type screw in that position, then you'll want to first lube it with silicone spray. To install, first turn it backwards (LH) unti...

This is a message about TIRES in a thread about SHOCKS. Black HTML characters are expensive, but the Club can afford it. We're going to move this to i...

When working on carbs I find it really helps to get into the correct "mindset" or understanding. These thoughts might help... ► The carb is part of ...

Thoughts and suggestions.... New air filter from where ? If the bike has over 50K miles then you need new needle jets, regardless of what you can...

PS.... The correct spark plug for this bike is NGK BP7ES. Pay no attention to the NGK plug chart. It is wrong. NGK will soon stop making this p...

Welcome Aboard ! Some thoughts and comments (in no particular order).... There are 2 screws: Idle Mixture and Idle Speed. Idle Mixture starts at...

I can't talk to the Brillo. No experience in that area. However, I'm all in for... Making sure the tiny drain hole is open in the "recovery well...

So in the first paragraph you are discussing what is clearly off-road riding, complete with stream crossings. If you do the breather re-route as dis...

Besides the use of stainless steel brake lines, my recommendations also included the EBC full floating brake discs, which when matched with new EBC pa...

All he did was re-pack the ball bearings (or replace the bearings). We've discussed this situation before in these pages. The OEM grease simply gets s...

Jim - 1. TIG welding should be just fine. Move all the plastic components away. The fuel lines will be right there, so drop the 2 float bowls, and h...

It's the first thing I do with a new to me bike. (It's nothing short of a miracle on a British bike !) And every time I replace a voltage regulator, s...

@bruce-suehr You're certainly welcome, sir.

By "hidden" I only meant to infer there was a seal between the reservoir and metallic body that could not be seen unless you completely stripped the m...

That is NOT what I said. I have no opinion on Spectro. So, just add the oil (not sure on exact quantity) 3 quarts? And crank it with the carbs dry...