Mike, please read again. I suggested you NOT use dielectric grease. A "dielectric" is, by definition, an insulator; a compound that will NOT promote e...

1.25A is WAY too much for a small motorcycle battery. That charger is designed for maintenance of car and truck batteries. The smaller battery size ...

Yes, start with the simple stuff.... • Have you applied an electrical anti-oxidation compound during re-assembly to all the connectors you've discon...

I think the greater fear is fire, started by spilled gasoline or vapors... and then spreading to other flammable items such as the air intake tubes, s...

The contacts in the handlebar switches are very high quality and self-wiping (in effect self-cleaning). I think you will find either after great strug...

Welcome ! First job is to locate and contact your local "Airmarshal". He's the guy with all the "local to you" news and information. Try the "Airmar...

Kick start model, right ?? Numerous bike brands of this era had side stands that were susceptible to bending because owners insisted on kick starti...

In kindergarten they always said, "If at first you don't succeed..."

You fell head first into the trap, my friend. Battery tender is a generic name and a brand name. Each come in hundreds of flavors, types, sizes. Do ...

• If you fill the tank, then there is the possibility of leakage past the petcocks and float valves. It happens and I've seen it. If you want to do it...

These stands come from a time when couples were crisscrossing North America on RT's. Busy all spring, summer and fall going to every state and nationa...

Hay, that's great news ! Congrats.

Welcome ! First person to contact is your state's group leader, a person we call the "Air Marshall". You can find them in a state report, or through...

This happens all the time. I lost a set one time on a test ride and had to buy 2 off eBay... which cost more than I had charged for the repair ! So re...