Comments for Owens Honda http://owenshonda.com Just the best Honda Motorcycles Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:21:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on How hard is it to install a ”Clubman” bar on a motorcycle? Old Honda CX 500. Any tips or sites to check out? by StanS http://owenshonda.com/how-hard-is-it-to-install-a-clubman-bar-on-a-motorcycle-old-honda-cx-500-any-tips-or-sites-to-check-out.html#comment-4149 StanS Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:21:18 +0000 http://owenshonda.com/how-hard-is-it-to-install-a-clubman-bar-on-a-motorcycle-old-honda-cx-500-any-tips-or-sites-to-check-out.html#comment-4149 You just unbolt everything, and unbolt the handlebars last. Put the clubmans in place, bolting them bolting them tight with the handle portion flat. Reattach everything and put the grips on. Before you do any of this, if you do not have a compressor go somewhere where you can use one and put the nozzle on the hole of one grip and plug the hole on the other with your finger. One of the grips will come off easily when it's shot full of air. Then wrap something around the nozzle so it;'ll seat on the naked side and blow the other off. You can put them back on almost the same way. Remember not to ride sitting upright with clubmans, but leaning forward slightly with your elbows bent. You're not doing it correctly if your wrists don't hurt after a while. Don't ride tucked in and don't lie on the tank. Have fun. Keep the rubber side down. You just unbolt everything, and unbolt the handlebars last. Put the clubmans in place, bolting them bolting them tight with the handle portion flat. Reattach everything and put the grips on.

Before you do any of this, if you do not have a compressor go somewhere where you can use one and put the nozzle on the hole of one grip and plug the hole on the other with your finger. One of the grips will come off easily when it’s shot full of air.

Then wrap something around the nozzle so it;’ll seat on the naked side and blow the other off. You can put them back on almost the same way.

Remember not to ride sitting upright with clubmans, but leaning forward slightly with your elbows bent. You’re not doing it correctly if your wrists don’t hurt after a while. Don’t ride tucked in and don’t lie on the tank.

Have fun.
Keep the rubber side down.

]]> Comment on Do I have to take a motorcycle endorsement test for a honda sh150? by easygoing157 http://owenshonda.com/do-i-have-to-take-a-motorcycle-endorsement-test-for-a-honda-sh150.html#comment-4052 easygoing157 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:45:45 +0000 http://owenshonda.com/do-i-have-to-take-a-motorcycle-endorsement-test-for-a-honda-sh150.html#comment-4052 in Upper Mongolia where you live ... NO.. but im just guessing thats where you live??? in Upper Mongolia where you live … NO..

but im just guessing thats where you live???

]]> Comment on Do I have to take a motorcycle endorsement test for a honda sh150? by L L ? http://owenshonda.com/do-i-have-to-take-a-motorcycle-endorsement-test-for-a-honda-sh150.html#comment-4051 L L ? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:58:34 +0000 http://owenshonda.com/do-i-have-to-take-a-motorcycle-endorsement-test-for-a-honda-sh150.html#comment-4051 In the US, you will need a motorcycle endorsement (M) in addition to auto license, except for motorcycles under 50cc. Written and riding. Some states take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation class in place of a riding test. Check your state here: http://www.dmv.org/ In the US, you will need a motorcycle endorsement (M) in addition to auto license, except for motorcycles under 50cc. Written and riding. Some states take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation class in place of a riding test. Check your state here:
http://www.dmv.org/

]]> Comment on Do I have to take a motorcycle endorsement test for a honda sh150? by Chief Wahoo! http://owenshonda.com/do-i-have-to-take-a-motorcycle-endorsement-test-for-a-honda-sh150.html#comment-4050 Chief Wahoo! Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:12:22 +0000 http://owenshonda.com/do-i-have-to-take-a-motorcycle-endorsement-test-for-a-honda-sh150.html#comment-4050 license for a bike works the same way as a car. you take a written test, and then a driving test. license for a bike works the same way as a car. you take a written test, and then a driving test.

]]> Comment on How would I adjust the idle on a 1982 Honda CB 125s motorcycle.? by Mickey P http://owenshonda.com/how-would-i-adjust-the-idle-on-a-1982-honda-cb-125s-motorcycle.html#comment-3962 Mickey P Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:11:40 +0000 http://owenshonda.com/how-would-i-adjust-the-idle-on-a-1982-honda-cb-125s-motorcycle.html#comment-3962 you want a high rev in neutral so when you shift to first it'lll be easy and if you dont like it lower the choke a tad till YOU feel comfortable you want a high rev in neutral so when you shift to first it’lll be easy and if you dont like it lower the choke a tad till YOU feel comfortable

]]> Comment on How would I adjust the idle on a 1982 Honda CB 125s motorcycle.? by Daniel http://owenshonda.com/how-would-i-adjust-the-idle-on-a-1982-honda-cb-125s-motorcycle.html#comment-3961 Daniel Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:14:48 +0000 http://owenshonda.com/how-would-i-adjust-the-idle-on-a-1982-honda-cb-125s-motorcycle.html#comment-3961 there will be an idle adjustment screw on the carburetor. it should be made so you can adjust it without a screwdriver using only your fingers there will be an idle adjustment screw on the carburetor. it should be made so you can adjust it without a screwdriver using only your fingers

]]> Comment on How would I adjust the idle on a 1982 Honda CB 125s motorcycle.? by captronalli http://owenshonda.com/how-would-i-adjust-the-idle-on-a-1982-honda-cb-125s-motorcycle.html#comment-3960 captronalli Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:05:10 +0000 http://owenshonda.com/how-would-i-adjust-the-idle-on-a-1982-honda-cb-125s-motorcycle.html#comment-3960 Your carbs need a cleaning. The low idle jet is clogged. Pull them apart and blow them out with compressed air and carb cleaner. Then re-install them. Get yourself a manual so you can get them back together right. The idle screw in on the side of the carb. Your carbs need a cleaning. The low idle jet is clogged. Pull them apart and blow them out with compressed air and carb cleaner. Then re-install them. Get yourself a manual so you can get them back together right. The idle screw in on the side of the carb.

]]> Comment on Q&A: 1980 honda 400 AT motorcycle that a battery charger with a booster start was use to try to start it? by Candid Chris http://owenshonda.com/qa-1980-honda-400-at-motorcycle-that-a-battery-charger-with-a-booster-start-was-use-to-try-to-start-it.html#comment-3925 Candid Chris Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:31:19 +0000 http://owenshonda.com/qa-1980-honda-400-at-motorcycle-that-a-battery-charger-with-a-booster-start-was-use-to-try-to-start-it.html#comment-3925 Your master fuse is fried, follow the hot lead (red) to the fuse carriage (I believe on that bike it's attached to the outside of the battery case). Check thorough all the main fuses (15 A & up) to be on the safe side before going shopping. Your master fuse is fried, follow the hot lead (red) to the fuse carriage (I believe on that bike it’s attached to the outside of the battery case). Check thorough all the main fuses (15 A & up) to be on the safe side before going shopping.

]]> Comment on what oil should i use for the rebel honda 2000 250 motorcycle? by Mark S http://owenshonda.com/what-oil-should-i-use-for-the-rebel-honda-2000-250-motorcycle-2.html#comment-3900 Mark S Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:24:20 +0000 http://owenshonda.com/what-oil-should-i-use-for-the-rebel-honda-2000-250-motorcycle-2.html#comment-3900 Any good quality oil that is compatible with motorcycle wet clutches (JASO MA rated) will suffice. Ask 100 people and you'll get 50 different answers so you pick your own. I prefer Rotella T6 full synthetic, but that's no reason for you to use it. Nor are any other opinions that you'll get when asking. Just use common sense and pick a name brand that's MA compatible. Choose the viscosity based upon your expected starting/riding temperatures. Any good quality oil that is compatible with motorcycle wet clutches (JASO MA rated) will suffice.

Ask 100 people and you’ll get 50 different answers so you pick your own. I prefer Rotella T6 full synthetic, but that’s no reason for you to use it. Nor are any other opinions that you’ll get when asking. Just use common sense and pick a name brand that’s MA compatible.

Choose the viscosity based upon your expected starting/riding temperatures.

]]> Comment on on a Honda CX500 motorcycle, are you able to drive it on 1cyl? by Larry T http://owenshonda.com/on-a-honda-cx500-motorcycle-are-you-able-to-drive-it-on-1cyl.html#comment-3853 Larry T Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:27:39 +0000 http://owenshonda.com/on-a-honda-cx500-motorcycle-are-you-able-to-drive-it-on-1cyl.html#comment-3853 I got a good laugh at the styling disaster comment, That is why they call it the Plastic Maggot. I have owned a 1978 Honda CX500 for 12 years and I ride it a lot. $ 300.00 is well worth it. I think you should buy it and fix it. I do not recommend riding it on one cylinder. Chances are that if it is running on one cylinder that it may be the CDI which has gone bad. They can be found on eBay for about $ 185.00. Definitely replace the spark plugs first with NGK D8EA gapped between .024 -.028 and see if that solves your problem. I would tend to steer away from the idea that it is the carbs, But that is from my experience, Usually if a CX is running the carbs are fine. The Honda CX500 is a fantastic motorcycle with plenty of power. It will never let you down. For $ 300.00 send it my way, I wouldn't mind another one! :) I got a good laugh at the styling disaster comment, That is why they call it the Plastic Maggot. I have owned a 1978 Honda CX500 for 12 years and I ride it a lot. $ 300.00 is well worth it. I think you should buy it and fix it. I do not recommend riding it on one cylinder. Chances are that if it is running on one cylinder that it may be the CDI which has gone bad. They can be found on eBay for about $ 185.00. Definitely replace the spark plugs first with NGK D8EA gapped between .024 -.028 and see if that solves your problem. I would tend to steer away from the idea that it is the carbs, But that is from my experience, Usually if a CX is running the carbs are fine. The Honda CX500 is a fantastic motorcycle with plenty of power. It will never let you down. For $ 300.00 send it my way, I wouldn’t mind another one! :)

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