Top 3 Tech Tips From 2015
Specialty Tools: The Right Tools Make for Correct Repairs (Jul. 2015) A knowledgeable home mechanic or professional technician can carry out the majority of their work with basic hand tools. A major dividing line appears when the service manual calls for the use of a special tool. The professional technician should have a large selection
CVT Tuning: Part I
Many CVT systems can be tuned. The service manual will usually include information on CVT tuning based on altitude similar to carburetor jetting changes. At a minimum the service manual will include an altitude chart with spring and weight options to optimize performance at specific altitudes.
CBR250/300 CRF250L Valve Clearance
The single cylinder engine that Honda debuted with the CBR250R is also the basis for the CBR300R power plant as well as the CRF250L. This engine is a DOHC type with shim type valve clearance adjustment. Unlike many engines of this type it has a handy feature that allows for quick shim changes without having to remove the camshafts.
Toe-in Adjustment Tech Tip
Adjusting the direction of the front wheels is one of the most basic services for ATVs [dropcap]A[/dropcap]TVs and side-by-sides live hard lives crawling over rocks, hauling loads, and crossing trails no other man-made vehicle would dare. One of the most basic services these vehicles call for is the adjustment of the toe-in of the front
Specialty Tools: The Right Tools Make for Correct Repairs
A knowledgeable home mechanic or professional technician can carry out the majority of their work with basic hand tools.
Nostalgia Requires Work
Vintage bikes are a disease. Long time motorcycle riders regularly become infected with a desire for a vintage machine.
9 Tips to Get Your Customers Ready for the Commute
It’s that time of the year where two-wheeled transportation becomes a more viable option for many commuters.
Honda Service Check Short Service Connector
While many fuel injection diagnostic tools are expensive and complex, there are some that are simple and easy to use.
Polaris Front Hub Fluid Service
Polaris 4×4 models use a Hilliard clutch to engage power to the front wheels.
Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Jackshaft Assembly
Big Harley-Davidson motorcycles are tough on starter motors and starter system mechanical components.
Replacing Gaskets and Seals
Servicing and repairing powersport vehicles requires replacing gaskets and seals on a regular basis. Trying to reuse seals and gaskets can leave a technician in a world of hurt and wasted time redoing work. Always be prepared to replace any seals and gaskets that are removed during a service or repair procedure. Don’t accelerate the
Servicing Ball Joints
Front A-arms generally use spherical bearing ball and socket joints to connect to the steering knuckles. The steering tie rods connect to the steering shaft and knuckles with ball joints, and they can be used to connect rear A-arms to a stabilizer bar via a tie rod. These ball joints can be damaged and wear
