Motorcycle Forum / General / Technical / January 2004

are there internal engine differences between american version and
euro spec, specifically the motor in the Muz Skorpion?

Hello group,
I just acquired a old 1980 "Garelli" moped.
Would anyone know the proper fuel/oil mix ratio?
TIA..JK

Hi group....
   I would like to find out what my problem is here.  I have the above bike
and the oil light stays on when running.  I have changed the oil pressure
switch, with no improvement.  I have also tested the wiring, and there is no

My old '83 XR200R always started first kick, hot or cold. My '99 XR200R
is a PIA to start if the weather is cold, not so bad when the weather
warm. Every other new XR200R that I have seen is also a PIA to start. Is
this simply due to changes in the carburetors? Do you think that ...

i recently bought a 1973 cb500 that won't stop fouling plugs.  my
mechanic and i have adjusted point gap and timing, replaced carbs with
a really nice clean set, and adjusted the air screws and
synchronization.  it runs great when it runs, but plugs foul every

I'm looking for information about this bike, the Honda VTZ 250. All
the info I've found on the web is in japanese...
I'm told that this bike sold in the US with another name, is this
true?

the subject line might be a little off topic for this group
but with the questions I asked I think its on topic.
my vtx1300 is like a wild bronco for me when it hits a bump.
the first time was while I was making a turn at about 15mph

I have an '82 CD200 Benly, and every week or so, when I check the oil,
its a creamy colour (Water is getting in) but from where?
There are no obvious leaks anywhere, and its beginning to get on my
nerves!

today after I heard more snow was on the way I decided to chop
up the ice around my bike and make a path about 15 feet long 3 feet wide in
about
2 - 3 inch thick rock hard ice.  sorry to say after seeing that was taking

How do you adjust the valves on an xr 200 Honda?
Thanks,
Steve

I could use some advice on this subject.  I followed Moto-Binns (very
helpful UK company), suggestion to pull back the crankshaft before removing
the flywheel. (Removing the alternator stator and pulling a strap around the
front end of the crankshaft).  This I think, is to stop the ...

I am about to re-install my battery with the quick connect harness.
battery tender manual says that when you are charging a battery that is
already installed
and if its a negative ground I should connect the positive to positive and

Our lives are worth 100 days in jail the court tells us.
Martin L. Siegel

Anyone got any hints for removing the screws that hold on the front brake
master cylinder top. The old ones have been brutalised by some hamfisted
oik.
Are there any tricks I can try before I resort to drilling them out?

I purchased a head light modulator and am planning to install it wihin
the next cople of weeks.  Anyone install this item on a Honda 750 VFR
and has any suggestions?
Also, was there a noticeable improvement of your visibility to other